French size was 22.0 as opposed to 22.2 English/Italian. But yes Cinelli did make both sizes. French size Cinellis were pretty common In The Day, although not as common as 22.2.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
Tom Martin <fatcogtom@comcast.net> wrote: speaking of Cinelli:
Did Cinelli ever make a 21.2 mm quill stem for French bikes? I had a customer ask and expect this size to be available as a routine offering from Back In The Day.
Anyone?
Tom Martin Oakalnd CA
-----Original Message----- From: vjp@telus.net [mailto:vjp@telus.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 9:43 PM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Cinelli bar size?? Timeline?
I was looking through the Velo Stuff picture gallery this evening and there is a "rare" Cinelli handlebar with 2 knurled rings on the center ferrule and it measures 26mm instead of 26.4mm. I pulled out a Cinelli Campione Del Mondo handlebar with old "Knight logo" from my stash and it is also 26mm (and has the 2 knurled rings).
Were the Cinelli bars originally 26mm and then they went to 26.4 and eventually back to 26?
Thanks
Victor Penner
Vancouver BC Canada