Re: [CR] Cinelli stem badge question

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From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:40:05 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR] Cinelli stem badge question
To: FedMaritime@aol.com, OROBOYZ@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 4/10/03 4:44:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, FedMaritime@aol.com writes:


> Cinelli made three distinct versions of the stem pictured - with
> different angles. I've been advised that only the most extreme of the
> angles
> can really be called a true track stem: the others are road versions. Does
> anyone have evidence (i.e.: a catalogue)

According to the Ron Kitching catalogue (i'm going to paraphrase): Model 1 Road - Standard type available in plain design or with attractive CINELLI name badge on extension. Plain stem available in sizes 6 - 14 cms. Badged stem sizes 7 - 14cms. 72 degree angle.

Model 2 track - As No.1 but sloping downwards at 65 degrees, available with or without CINELLI badge.

Model 3 Sprint - As model 2 but with 58 degree angle.

Model 4 - Stayer

Model 1/A Dural

Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA