What actually appeared on Sheldon's site, re: 1980s Cinelli bikes was: "Sometime around 1983 it all ended. The 26.2 sleeved seat lug was replaced wit a different cast model that used a 27.2 post. The familiar 3 hole lugs were gone as well. Quality during the following years took a pretty heavy hit as well. Many examples didn't even have chrome lugs. By the late 80's quality improved and chrome lugs returned. It just, however, isn't the same".
Angel Garcia Long Valley NJ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net> Date: Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 11:34 AM Subject: [CR] 1986 Cinelli Super Corsa - 56 cmCraigslist austin texas April 2010 To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Cc: "Ralph J. Smith" <wwwebworm@yahoo.com>
Here is a nice ''1986 Cinelli Super Corsa - 56 cm - $1350 (South Austin)
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It's a crime to keep this old Italian beauty locked up in my shop at the time of year when central Texas has its best cycling weather, but too many obligations don't allow me time to ride. Time to set her free.
Sheldon Brown rated these old Cinellis as among the most sought-after of the vintage lightweights. Unlike its human master, this Super Corsa has held its weight at a svelte 21lbs, and still has a wonderfully responsive ride quality. Components are not original to this bike, but came from an slightly earlier model Super Corsa. Notice the pantographed shift levers with the Cinelli logo. The paint is not in perfect condition, with a few minor chips here and there. Chrome is in good shape, but has some speckling. Should clean up pretty easily, if you're picky about that sort of thing. This bike has had recent service, and just needs to be dusted off and have a set of pedals added. She's ready to roll.
Serious buyers only. No tire kickers, please. Cash only, local pick-up. Call (512) 965-3686 if interested.
FRAME AND FORK SPECS:
Frame tubing: Columbus SLX, joined with classic Cinelli chromed lugs; chromed chain stays
Fork: Cinelli sloping crown fork with chrome Cinelli caps
Bottom bracket: Cinelli
Top tube: 56cm center to center (seat tube/head tube).
Seat tube: 56cm center bottom bracket to the top of the top tube at the seat tube
Paint: Ferrari Red - paint is in good, but not excellent, condition. Several small chips have been touched up.
Decals: Cinelli decals are in good condition, a few small scratches
COMPONENTRY:
Crankset: Campy Super Record 172.5 with 42/53 rings
Freewheel: 23/21/19/17/15/13 Regina CX/CX-S 6-spd
Derailleurs: Campy Super Record front & rear derailleurs
Shifters: Campy Super Record friction shifters, pantographed with Cinelli logo
Headset: Campy Record 1", some scratches that could probably be polished out
Handlebars: Cinelli Giro d'Italia 42 cm (these are newer bars, wrapped with black Cinelli cork tape)
Stem: Salsa 90-degree stem, 110 mm (a concession to an aging back)
Brake Calipers: Campy Super Record short reach
Brake Levers: Campy Record, with black hoods (rubber is in excellent condition)
Seatpost: Campy Record aero
Saddle: Concors, yellow perforated cover, shows little use
Hubs: Campy Record w/oiler holes, 36-hole
Rims: Wolber Super Champion 700c clinchers, 36-hole
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 3000 tires, 700 X 23, not new, but plenty of miles left '' on austin Craigslist april 2010 Not seller Ralph J Smith is seller Charles Nigbor Walnut creek, CA USA
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