1960 Cinelli Riviera Donna

Component description: "Campagnolo Record, Stronglight, Mafac, Titan, Scheeren and Nisi parts. Frame height 49 c-c, length 55 c-c. To the most in original condition." For sale at www.velociao.com

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Cinelli Riviera

A CINELLI ONLY reader sent me several photos of a Cinelli he could not quite identify. After conferring with some of my more expert friends they confirmed it was a Cinelli "Riviera".

It's much rarer to see a Riviera than a Super Corsa. The Riviera, as can be seen from the text in the 1963 Ron Kitching catalog, was marketed (at least in England) as a bicycle "perfect for the beginner (that) can be used for all cycling purposes". The Super Corsa is described as the "replica of the machines used by the Italian professional road aces....".

There is also a twist in the Riviera story. The Garlatti company certainly made Riviera frames for Cinelli that were destined for export. However, Cinelli also made Rivieras for the Italian market that were better finished. Any additional information regarding these points would be welcome.

Photos: Cinelli Riviera lug details, click to enlarge.

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A Riviera decal on a 1960 Riviera frame (photo courtsy of Georg):

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Cinelli in 1963 Ron Kitching Catalog

My thanks to Gordon C. for sending these scans from the Ron Kitching (England)catalog of 1963.

The Super Corsa is listed as having the main triangle in Reynolds 531 and the fork and stays in double butted Columbus. The colors available are listed as Grecian WHITE, Mars RED, IVORY, and Olympic YELLOW.

The Pista model is constucted with the same tubes as the Super Corsa; reinforced round fork blades are used. It is available in two colors: IVORY or Powder BLUE.

Also listed are the Riviera and Corsa models; see images for details.

Photos: click to enlarge (you can click 2x)


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