Re: [CR]1963 cinelli,what parts should be on it-how to tell what model

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]1963 cinelli,what parts should be on it-how to tell what model
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Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 19:41:07 -0700

jimmycue@att.net wrote:
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> I am buying a chrome 1963 cinelli road bike and was wondering where i can find
> out what model it is and what parts are correct for that year.

Easiest i.d. is the fork crown. Flat fork crown = Mod. B (Corsa), sloping fork crown = Mod. S.C. (Super Corsa)

Specs. from the Ron Kitching 1960 catalog for Cinelli S.C. bike: •Head and bracket fittings: Cinelli finest chrome •Chainset: Cinelli super chrome cranks with dural double 47/50 chainrings •Chain: Regina special racing •Freewheel: Regina 5-speed •Gear: Campagnolo Gran Sport 10 speed •Handlebars: Cinelli light chrome steel, engraved road model •Handlebar stem: Cinelli No. 1 Road in light chrome steel with badge •Brakes: Universal Extra 51 dural racing •Pedals: Sheffield 673 super dural •Toeclips and Straps: Christophe clips with Binda QR chrome straps •Saddle: Unica "Nitor" plastic racing on patented pillar •Mudguards: Cinelli "Super Corsa" narrow light section metal, enamelled to match frame with chrome center section •Pump: Silca Impero special racing •Fittings: Campagnolo 649 cable clips, 632 pump pegs with 1030/2 pump adaptor •Wheels: Campagnolo small flange quick release hubs on Fiamme dural 27 x 1 1/4 high pressure rims, reinforced stainless spokes, fitted HP tires adn tubes. •Optional: less mudguards and fitted with Milremmo 8 3/4 oz. ultra light wood insert "Scheeren" type sprint rims and Milremo "Invulnerabile" super 8 oz. tubular tires

Most Cinellis in the US were sold as frames so you could put anything on it and be sorta correct. By 1963 you could have the Record rear derailleur to go with the front Record derailleur. Cinelli bivalent hubs. Also Campagnolo Record cranks, Record headset, Record pedals, Balilla 61 centerpull brakes or Universal 61 centerpulls would all be OKay.

Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal

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