NortonMarg@aol.com wrote:
>
> Despite what the copy says, I have yet to measure a Cinelli that is 72
> parallel. That said, I'll say I haven't measured every size, but most are
> really modern (circa 1970) with non-parallel angles.
> My 1970 Ron Kitching handbook says:
> "TUBING COLUMBUS reinforced throughout or with REYNOLDS 531 main triangle
> tubes on request."
>
> The 72 parallel seem to be for 22" (56cms) frames listed as "stock models
> have typical measurements as follows:Frame size 22" etc.
>
> The 60 to 62 cm frames I've measured have all been 74 head and 73 or 72 seat.
> Stevan Thomas
> Alameda, CA
There is a world of difference from what was typical geometry for an Italian racing bike in 1960 and before (the example we are talking about in the Ron Kitching catalog) and a post 1970s Italian racing bike (the Cinellis you have measured).
Apples and oranges...
Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal