Cinelli "Rapha" XCR Criterium Racer

Spotted by Bianchista.

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Additional information about the Cinelli "Rapha" XCR Criterium Racer is in this entry.

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Pro Advantage in BiciSport Magazine, June 1990

My thanks to György from Hungary who sends these images of an article on the Cinelli Pro Advantage that was featured in the Italian cycling magazine BiciSport in June, 1990.

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Cinelli Tandem, 1980s

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Photo courtesy of Steven Massland

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Cinelli to Re-Issue 1A Stem

Cinelli is set to re-issue the iconic 1A stem that was first introduced in the early 1960s. The stems will be available for purchase in late August or September.

Good news for those that undertake restoration projects, are building a new retro bike, etc.

Photo: courtesy of www.43bikes.com

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Mens Sana In Corpore Sano

Reader Chris writes, "I've just finished building a 1989 Cinelli "Mens Sana In Corpore Sano" or "A Healthy Mind In A Healthy Body." This frame was apparently made for only one year, 1989.

So far I have about 100 miles on it, and it is a fantastic ride. Built up with a Campagnolo Record Corsa gruppo, it is proving to be a fast, nimble machine. It climbs well and descends with aplomb."

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Limited Edition RAM Handlebars

Thanks to Ken for informing me that Cinelli has been producing a limited edition artist series of their Ram 2 handlebar for a few years now (since 2006). The latest the latest edition, bottom, is from Mike Giant.

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Angelo Caccia Returns to Gruppo Srl

Angelo Caccia (former commercial director at Campagnolo, right in photo) joined the Board of Directors as Vice President of Gruppo Srl. His name was already linked with this Italian company a long time ago. Between 1982 and 1990, Angelo Caccia was one of the protagonists of the golden period of steel and the legendary SLX tubeset. Recently he returned to Gruppo after 20 years and bringing a lot of experience from Italy’s leading bicycle component manufacturer, Caccia confirms to be “proud to return to a team led by the same management as that which represented the ambitious vanguard of the industry in the 80s.”

Caccia’s goal will be to ensure the continuous growth of the market segments in which the brand has maintained leadership and to take advantage of the magical moment of the new steel bike boom. He will coordinate all commercial strategies and the development of new business. His return marks years of restructuring and consolidation at Gruppo Srl.

Antonio Colombo, founder and president of Gruppo, stated: “This is a historical reunion, Colombo, Erzegovesi and Caccia, as if 3 of Beatles reformed to play together again. I expect big things, today we are world leaders of the fixed gear movement, as well as more traditional market segments. Everywhere I look I see an extremely strong interest in Cinelli, Columbus and Bootleg. I’m sure that Angelo Caccia’s experience we will soon result in our brands merits.”

This opinion is shared by Paolo Erzegovesi, CEO of Gruppo: “Angelo is an authentic point of reference in our world, and not just for me, as I have been able to affirm speaking with many players in the sector. We had been working together extremely well for many years and even when we split our career I continued to admire his qualities of seriousness, reliability, attention to the client, and his organizational and analytical skills“.

Photo: Angelo Caccia, Antonio Colombo and Paolo Erzegovesi (from right to left)


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