1960 Cinelli

1960 Cinelli Model B

This fabulous bike is a Cinelli model B from 1960.

More economical than the Super Corsa (or model “A”), this Cinelli still shows off all of the Italian flair that made Cinelli great.  Sold by Ace Cycles in Vancouver B.C., this classic steel rig would have turned heads as it rolled down the street.  The cool fastback lug at the junction of the seat stays and top tube looked sleek.  The flat-top fork crown made the front end of the bike feel just right, and the chrome sparkled in the sunshine.  The bright red finish was anything but subtle, but I’ll bet it brightened up many grey Vancouver days.

Universal Model 61 brakes

Magistroni crank arms, Simplex rings

Campagnolo Gran Sport

This Mod. B shows off with some of the latest equipment.  Campagnolo Gran Sport parts handle the shifting and spinning duties, while Magistroni crank arms provide power and Universal Model 61 brakes brings everything to a halt.  A new invention, the plastic Unicanitor saddle topped the bike and custom fenders kept it all clean.

1960 Cinelli

Great matching fenders

Sold by Ace Cycles in Vancouver B.C.

Viktor Kapitanov won the Soviet Union’s first Olympic gold medal in cycling aboard a Model B.  Of course, everyone always lusts after the top-of-the-line gear, and upon winning the road race at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Cino Cinelli rewarded Viktor by replacing the Mod. B with his very own Super Corsa.