2001 Cinelli Supercorsa (Blu China ~ 62cm)
2001 Cinelli Supercorsa ~ Blu China ~ Columbus Neuron - 62cm
This was quite a deal via a well-timed eBay purchase and the next bike to be built although struggling with what to do...I love Nuovo & Super Record for its elegant, functional, simplicity. It's purposeful and #1 in aesthetics, if not ultimate performance. I don't mind friction shifting nor the dated braking capability. Still, while this frame borrows from the SuperCorsa's of old, it's obviously NOT. One only has to glance at the Columbus Neuron sticker or take in the hidden rear brake cable (not to mention the period X rear brake bridge). Leading option is early C-Record if I could get over sticker shock. The Delta brakes are a bit overkill visually but who can deny the beauty of the early C-Record crank with the engraved Campagnolo logo, only done one or two years. Then there is later Chorus as an option, almost as good as late model Record minus the Ti aspect. But moving to brifters and all-that-follows just seems to miss the mark with this frame, although there is no arguing the performance advantage to more vintage offerings. Truth be told, I've actually never ridden a bike with modern shifting capability. While I'm mulling it all over, I've chipped this damn Blu China fork already, the main problem with these late model Cinellis (Or any Cinelli for that matter). While some scoff at the modern Cinelli based on hearsay and paint, I've yet to read a bad review by anyone that RIDES one, many stating it's their favorite ride. We'll see... Any ideas or thoughts appreciated.