Model B, Circa 1960, Serial no. 5036

Thanks to Andrea who sends photo of his Model B that he believes is circa 1960.

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Cinelli Model B

Sometimes it's a very small world...

Back in February, 2011, I received a note with photos from Gordon Claughton about his Cinelli which he purchased in Singapore in 1961. Fast forward to this past week when I received a note from Robert Freeman with photos of a restoration he did on a "1961 Cinelli from Singapore". Robert had come to own this Cinelli and I was able to put him in contact with Gordon.

"What a great piece of luck to hook up with him, 51 years after he bought the bike," wrote Robert. "Gordon said the bike went away for awhile and he got it back eventually. Had been repainted 3 times before I got it. The bike means so much more to me now."

Robert is co-owner of Elliott Bay Bicycles and does restorations of Cinelli bikes (and other makes). His gallery of this Cinelli restoration is here.

Serial number 6286. 

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Cinelli Model B, pre-1960

Cinelli Model B, believed 1960 or earlier (with later parts):










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Circa 1960 Cinelli Model C

Courtesy via Dirk, from Germany, this image of a Model C being advertised in a German publication. The complete bike, shown, on the right, is equipped as follows:

Reynolds 531 frame with Malaguti lugs
Magistroni BB, cranks and head set
Super Champion chainrings 46/49 or 47/50
Ballila brakes
Clement-50 tubulars
Clement rims, option: Clement wooden rims
Campagnolo hubs (36h), Gran Sport derailleurs and seat post
Yellowrex chain
Sylvere-Maes handle bars, Plastilac tape
Titan stem
Brooks B17 saddle
Prior cogs 4-speed, option: Regina
Sheffield pedals with Christophe clips and Lapize straps
Impero pump

A Model B is partially visible in the lower right.

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Note: According to an early 50s German H'O'MANN catalog the Cinelli line-up was: 'A' (Riviera), CINELLI 'B' (Mod. B) and CINELLI 'C' (Mod.SC).

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1951 Cinelli Advertisement

My sincere thanks to Gary, from England, who writes, "Researched Cinelli as a teenager racing in the early 70s. I was saving up for one but went for a Hetchins as there was a 3 months wait for a Cinelli my size.

I will will try to find the rest of the Cinelli stuff that has been stashed away for the last 30 years. This advertisement comes from the November 8, 1951 pullout supplement from the Earls Court cycle show."

As you can see three models were offered:

MODEL S.C. LUSSO, with Reynolds 531 tubing
MODEL B ROMA
MODEL C CORSA

There were five styles of handlebars available:
San Remo
GranFondo
Giro d'Italia
Pista
Koblet

The ad was placed by the sole importer and general distributor for the UK,
VECEL & CO ,LTD 17 MOXON STREET LONDON W1.

Prices at the time were in pound shillings and pence.

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Cinelli Model B, sn 6597

Owner description: 1960 Model B

Original decals / head badge present on main frame

top tube (center to center): 58.5 cm

seat tube (center to center): 59 cm

seat tube (center to top): 60cm

head tube: 17 cm

dropouts fork (100 mm -. Campagnolo )

dropouts rear (120 mm - Campagnolo )

BB threads: italian,all threads are supernice !

seatpost diameter required : 26.2 mm

The paint is original (silver) , so are the decals - the paint/chrom needs overhaul

no cracks/dents/structural damage on frame

Parts included :

BB with tapered axle - presumably Stronglight

Photo: click to enlarge

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Cinelli Model B, Circa 1956-1960

David B. writes in, "My Cinelli Model B. I don't know the exact production date but I estimate 1956-1960. It came to the USA from Germany. The seat tube is 57cm c-c and the top tube is 56cm c-c."

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1952 Cinelli Model B

A reader writes in with the following about his circa 1952 Cinelli Model B:

"The 50s Cinelli frame was on its way to a landfill somewhere in Germany, when it was offered to me. I only had to pay postage to get it to the USA.

It took over 5 years for the restoration with frame work, paint, chrome, period Cinelli decals made and careful component selection.

I decided to have the frame painted colors that pay homage to the Bianchi team of the 30s and 40s- Bianchi blue and ivory. Both Cino and Giotto both rode for Bianchi during the golden era of Italian cycling.

This Cinelli frame is unique because its built to accept the Simplex Competition and Tour de France derailleurs. Note that the the derailleurs are Italian Simplex."

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