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Published on Monday, 18 January 2010 07:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

The model Cinelli Zydeco is the only cyclo-cross of Cinelli bikes, bike especially since, although a scheme designed to "hard and pure," not surrender to some specificities of Cinelli, aesthetic care in particular.

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For the new frame, and use of Cinelli Columbus Zonal tubing, suitably adapted to the specialty. In particular, the tube has a different shaping, with no sharp edges, flat bottom, which facilitates the transport of bicycles on their shoulders. Particular attention was paid to the definition of the geometry of the frame, with a long rear for greater stability, but also comfort and more space between rear wheel and pipes to prevent the mud blocking the wheel. The bottom bracket has been ranked higher, to facilitate the steps on the most difficult areas and to minimize any contact with the ground, then a higher head tube, to have a more upright riding position and allowing for better control the medium. Even semi-sloping geometry has been chosen to improve the comfort, as well as the fork Columbus Tusk Cross, specifically designed for cyclo-cross, and with 1-inch ball and 1/8. Treated, as mentioned, the graphics, available in the one proposed white/gray/red. The bike is then assembled with seat post, handlebar Lux, Prologo Nago saddle, and Shimano 105 group, equipped with dual control brakes. The crank, however, is FSA Gossamer 34/50, the sprocket is 12/25. The Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels and tires are supplemented with Vittoria Cross XN Pro 700x32. It's also available frame kit, comprising fork, set of steering, seat post, stem, handlebar and tape. The sizes available range from XS to XL. The price of the complete bike is around 1870 euros, while the frame kit is priced at 715 Euro. In both cases the prices are competitive and appropriate to the quality of the product. The frame is competitive, especially if assembled poorly, while the complete bike is perfect for a lover who want to learn or try cyclo-cross in half with quality, maybe not the absolute height of components adopted, but very reliable and driveable. Reveals, then, an ideal choice for those who do not cyclo-cross racing and use the same bike for everyday use. For those who want to challenge themselves at a competitive level in cyclo-cross, however, is preferable to adopt the kit frame, excellent, and adopt more sophisticated components than those proposed by bike assembled, which, however, can be an excellent basis for customization and gradual next according to their needs. In conclusion by analyzing the cost and quality of construction of the frame and the bike, half the great features and a unique aesthetic and refined, distinguished so clearly from the competition, as all the bike Cinelli.