[CR]QUESTIONS ABOUT A RECENTLY-ACQUIRED 64CM CINELLI SPECIALE CORSA

I recently obtained a Speciale Corsa frameset (serial number 4310), which you can view below on ebay and at the seller’s gallery of photos. I am now in the process of cleaning up the frame, and 90% of the chrome is shining quite nicely and the rest of the frame is looking way sharper than in the photos.

http://ebay.com/<blah>

http://www.motorsportvisions.com/ebaycinelli/index.htm

According to what I’ve learned on the Web, based on the single-hole lugwork and the lack of oil ports on the bottom bracket, I’m dealing with a bike that was built between 1965 and 1968. (The BB port supposedly disappeared around 1965 and the 3 holes in the lugs appeared around 1968.)

My questions are as follows:

1. Is there any way to tell the exact year of this beast? Is my range of dates accurate?

2. I’ve always admired their seatstay trement, but what seatpost binder bolt was used on these bikes? It seems to need at least a 35mm. Did Campy make one to fit or did Cinelli make its own or job it out to anyone? Anyone have one to sell?

3. What were standard components on this era bike? I’m assuming Campy Record all the way around, Cinelli stem and bars, and Unicantor saddle--but what rims, what brakes, freewheel and chain?

Any help from the braintrust would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Peter Jourdain Trying to learn Italian in Whitewater, Wisconsin

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