I would like to clarify a point about an earlier post of mine. I wrote:
> Andrea also confirms that the 1/A stem (made out of
> solid aluminum) was shown/used at the Rome Olympics in 1960, but that an
> industrial production was not up and running for quite a few years thereafter.
> He was a bit less sure about the bars but did seem to recall them being
> concurrent with the stem.
and
> Cinelli did indeed make very special bikes for the Olympics because everybody in
> the industry hoped that the games would be the chance needed to relaunch the
> bicycle industry after a very tough period in the late 50's.
At the Rome Olympics, there was a type of 'made in Italy' trade show where Italian bicycle industry goods were showcased. It was at this showcase that the stem (and possibly the handlebars) was shown on its own and used on at least one show bike. I am writing this as it appears that some people, including a FCRM (former CR member) took this to mean that they were ridden in the races. Andrea did not say this to me, nor had I intended to infer any race use.
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Steven Maasland
Moorestown, NJ