My 1974 Cinelli SC frame is back from Peter Weigle safe and sound. Peter did a great job on the bent drop-out. There's really no sign of any previously bent metal.. After a good cleaning I can begin to put her back together. Most of the original parts are intact except for the following:
Stem- it came to me with a black anodized Cinelli 1A with the 1980's logo. I assume it originally had a old logo Milano 1A, hopefully without the nutted bar clamp bolt.
Seatpost- it came with some type of unmarked Campy clone. I assume I need a regular Record or possibly SL. The old post measures exactly 26.0 mm. Is this the proper size for a Cinelli?
Seat - It came with a smooth leather padded Unicanitor, #4 I think. Do I need a #3 or something else.
The wheels consist of small flange Record hubs laced to Fiamme rims. The labels wore off years ago so I'm assuming they were Red Labels. Are Yellow Labels okay as I have a pair of those of the correct vintage in nice shape.
The drive train consists of an undated Campy triple with a Suntour Cyclone rear, a solid, flat plate Record front, a black Regina chain and a Zeus 2000 freewheel. I'll go with an undated Record double, use the existing front, procure an early 1970's Nuovo Record rear. But what should I use for the freewheel and chain? I'm sure it will probably be Regina but what kind?
BTW, the brake levers are the earlier Record type with the round holes for cable access. That, combined with the undated, pre1973 crankarms suggests an earlier build than 1974. But maybe not. That stuff may have been laying around when they put it together in 1974 or whenever.
Also, it has no fender mounts on the drops and forks. I know that some Cinellis came with fenders that were promptly removed upon purchase. When did they go fenderless from the factory?
George Allen Lexington, KY USA
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