Re: [CR] Cinelli Bars @ 26.2 Clamp ?

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Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:39 +0000 (UTC)
From: <billydavid13@comcast.net>
To: r cielec <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Cinelli Bars @ 26.2 Clamp ?

Hi Richard. What you describe is a slightly undersize 26.4 bar made for a standard Cinelli 26.4mm stem. I've sometimes managed to fit a Cinelli 26.4mm bar in a 26.0 Nitto or TTT stem w/ careful prying and a bit of lube. You might want to check your caliper against a tape for accuracy. Cheers. Billy Ketchum; Chicago, IL; USA.

----- Original Message -----
From: r cielec
To: Classic Rendezvous
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 11:01:08 PM
Subject: [CR] Cinelli Bars @ 26.2 Clamp ?

Ahoy !

I have Cinelli drop bars measuring 26.2-ish at the clamp. No, not obviously crushed. Bars are in excellent condition. Is this the bar Cinelli said is 26.0 ? I don't want to damage the wrong size stem.

Mod. 64 stamped; "Giro d'Italia" surrounded by palmeres; helmet & shield "Milano" logo. Clamp area is knurled left-right. Sleeved center section. Polished alloy. No aero routing gooves.

I have no idea of date of production though not 60's. 70's - 80's maybe?

Thanks

Richard Cielec
Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.