Yet as technology has trickled down, open mould components are now often very good in quality terms and near identical in design. Clelia, part of team @circolociclisticocinelliuter, Very last builds of our 100-piece limited edition, Cinelli Garage #4 A little bit of recent, Signature technical detail of the King Zydeco is i, Cinelli Garage #3 The Pressure zings along on the asphalt once up to speed, and a decent average is easily achievable without a huge amount of effort. How would the controls work for larger or smaller riders? It's firm, but not overly so and even with the tyres pumped up to the high pressures I prefer, I never found the Cinelli jarring or overly harsh. Efficiency is hampered by the heavy wheels. Looking at the cassette and brake rotors it seems this bike may have done a few miles before I received it, although I don't know how many. The shifting seems hampered by the internal cable routing, too. Privacy Statement - For this kind of money it would be good to see at least a full Ultegra groupset rather than other components like the FSA chainset. Anything's a sex toy if you're pervy or brave enough, Excellent bike with the performance and looks of carbon but the stunning comfort and longevity of titanium, Blurring the edges between race and endurance geometry-wise, but a decent build for the money. The geometry is fairly typical of an aero bike, sitting somewhere between a race bike and an endurance bike. RRP will be 3,799. This obviously affects climbing too. It's not the most competitively priced, either. The Reacto is Merida's aero bike and the 6000 model comes with a full Ultegra groupset and similar finishing kit as the Cinelli. Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? Furthermore, the sections of each pipe are designed not only to be aero, but also to help minimize resistance, which is further reduced by end-to-end internal routing of all cables. All rights reserved. Knee-jerk reactions are kind of the job description of a pundit. He was easily in phlegm shot. Power transfer is good thanks to the frameset's stiffness. Good scores are more common than bad, because fortunately good products are more common than bad. would you recommend any changes? Luckily for me I'm never short of a set of wheels to test, and after fitting the Scribe Elan Wide+ 42-D wheels which weigh a cool 1,400g the Pressure showed its true colours. With Fulcrum's 400 DB wheels and a similar FSA cockpit setup it costs just 2999.99. Orange Seal, does it live up to it's fame. Swap those for something lighter and things improve massively. For most of us though it's perfectly capable, and the fork matches the frame for stiffness, minimising flex under steering/braking loads for further reassurance when the going gets technical. It is nearly 10kg and feels it. The Pressure will be the motorcycle of the Colpack Ballan Continental Team in 2021, having won two victories in 2020 with Antonio Tiberi in San Vendemmiano and Michele Gazzoli in Montecatini. Would you change the tyres? The Ultegra model is 3,499.99, but you're getting a deep-section set of Reynolds AR58/62 DB carbon wheels and a carbon handlebar as well. They then exit the frame and fork where the hoses or cables are required. Thats a huge win for the Pressure and, if my own tyre trials proved anything, will begin to unlock this well-conceived frames true potential, making it a real head turner thats also great fun to ride. Fit-wise I'm dialed in to current Look 695 size XS, but the geometry falls in between the Cinelli's XS and S in stack, reach, top tube, head tube, etc by ~5 -10 mm or so. Would you change the wheels? A top tube kink helps keep the frame rigid and predictable under heavy braking forces, while the geometry is billed as Italian racing. This is thanks to the new ACR system of being able to route all cables internally within the steerer tube.. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cinelli has unveiled Pressure, a newborn Cinelli aerodynamic racing frame [that] integrates everything possible. Since writing his first review for road.cc back in 2009 he has also had a career in engineering including 3D-CAD design and product development, so has a real passion for all of the latest technology coming through in the industry but is also a sucker for a classic steel frame, skinny tyres, rim brakes and a damn good paintjob. I often say you shouldn't focus too much on the numbers as bikes and wheels don't necessarily behave the way their weight would have you believe. The large bottom bracket section ensures stiffness when putting the power out, and the fork copes well with hard steering and braking efforts. The Pressure will be the race bike of the Colpack Ballan Continental Team in 2021, after scoring two wins in 2020 with Antonio Tiberi in San Vendemmiano and Michele Gazzoli in Montecatini. Cinelli says the fork and the seatpost are designed specifically for integration and that weight and stiffness are perfectly balanced to transfer all the power of the rider into speed. Any components which didn't work well together? Cinelli also specified it be built with a more advanced and more costly EPS moulding process where polystyrene mandrels are used instead of air bladders to give better compaction, higher strength and lower weight. The Pressure doesn't scrimp on the tyre option though, as it's fitted with Schwalbe Ones which are fast rolling and very grippy (although the website says Lugano II in the spec list). Better wheels or an Ultegra chainset would add more to the RRP. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. Tell us some more about the controls. The Superstar (from 2,799) places handling at the forefront. A bike like this comes to the UK as a frameset and is built up by its distributor, so if the latest 8000-series Ultegra levers cant be sourced older 6800s will have to do. Tel 01225 588855. The Italian brand has a history of aero bikes: the iconic Laser, launched in 1981, was years ahead of its time. Not so bad in isolation, but this is a bike costing 3,799. The smaller gears do help offset the weight, though. Tell us some more about the handling. Cinelli likes to mix contemporary art and pop culture with cycling who can forget the Mike Giant collaborations? But after this promising start I suddenly found the Pressure and me in conflict. It looks great even with this mechanical groupset, but there does seem to be some resistance especially from the front mech that's probably caused by the tight bends the cables require. Actually, I think most their stuff is open mold. try to break anything (except locks) but we do try to look for weak points in any design. Cinelli offers the Pressure in five sizes from XS to XL, of which we have the medium. It's the smallest frame I've ever owned, but all it took to match my fit as a 10mm longer stem and either 20mm of spacer with a -17 angle or a -6 with no spacers. Taking cost out of the equation and adding in some light wheels, the Pressure is a great bike to ride. The stack and reach figures are exactly what I'd expect for this size and style of bike. The epitome of modern steel, the Nemo (2,299 frameset) is made in Italy from Columbus Spirit tubing and possessed of aggressive geometry that can mix it with the best race bikes of any material. If so was it a problem? Alcune specifiche di montaggio possono variare. Frame: Columbus Carbon Monocoque made from Toray T700 carbon fibre. Fast race bike with excellent handing the price is high, but so is the performance Fantastically fast all-rounder that also delivers impressive amounts of comfort, Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc It looks spot on as well, with its cool paint job and complete lack of external cables. Like this site? Merida's aero bike the Reacto is available in a range of builds, with the closest to the Cinelli being the 6000. There can still be a certain amount of customisation in the carbon lay-ups the bike manufacturer specifies, which will tweak stiffness and ride quality and as I've mentioned, the Cinelli scores well on both of these points. Open mould. His fascination with gravel bikes is getting out of control too! Contact Us - But in a twist of fate, alls well that ends well. I just got a superstar in the xs size. an average of the other scores: it reflects both a product's function and value with value determined by how a product In this regard it was great fun to go full-gas, and given the bike had dropped over a kilo in weight (down to 8.46kg) the Pressure and I were finally getting to where we wanted to be: fast. The name Pressure is taken from Clash bassist Paul Simonons Fender Precision, known as the photographed mid-smash on the cover of the London Calling album, and under the bottom bracket is a copy of the sticker on the bass. Did it feel efficient? If the Cinelli x MASH SSCX (fea, From the factory floor #3 Did it do particular things well or badly? I usually ride: This month's test bikeMy best bike is: B'Twin Ultra CF draped in the latest bling test components, I've been riding for: Over 20 yearsI ride: Every dayI would class myself as: Expert. Discuss light weight issues concerning road bikes & parts. I loved Vitus' ZX 1 EVO CRS when I reviewed it last year, and it is an all-round better bike than the Pressure. The FSA stem looks good and again, has plenty of stiffness. The stack and reach figures are 539mm and 385mm respectively. This is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. At a claimed 990g for the Toray T700 frame and 390g for the fork, its weight isn't too shabby either. So it can only be the cable routing. Reviews: best triathlon shoes of 2022. Fantasy Cycling: game [at] road.cc List the components used to build up the bike. Cinelli has unveiled the Pressure, a new born Cinelli aerodynamic racing frame [that] integrates anything possible. The Italian brand has history with aero bikes: its iconic Laser, launched in 1981, was years ahead of its time. With 20 years of road cycling and over 150,000 miles in his legs it's safe to say Stu is happiest when on the bike whatever the weather. Then theres the supply chain. Advertising - Like many bikes, the Pressure has gone completely stealth when it comes to the cable routing, with everything from the shifters and brake levers heading inside the handlebar, through the stem and into the head tube. Here a few people will groan, because the only wheels I had to hand were DT Swiss ARC 1100s, all 1,472g of them. Out of the traps, accelerating and climbing, the Pressure felt somewhat anchored and the ride muted and lumpy. It feels sluggish off of the line, to the point where every time I saw a red traffic light or a junction ahead, I'd release a little sigh as my thighs winced at the thought of powering up from a standing start again. And for what it is worth, when I had my Cinelli Superstar repaired, I had the shop do a complete scan (ultrasound and internal scope) to check the frame and make sure it was ok. Archive - The head angle is the aforementioned 72.5 while the seat tube leans at 73.5. It's based around an Ultegra mechanical groupset, of which you get the STI units and the front and rear mechs. Did they work well in the conditions you encountered? You must TAKE THE SHOT! I don't like kicking off with a negative, but I think we just need to get this out of the way; this bike is heavy! Lo speciale tubo sella aero, il manubrio integrato grafica custom Cinelli Vision Metron 5D ACR, con cockpit e forcella integrati e il passaggio cavi completamente interno, descrivono una geometria racing imbattibile che fende laria. Any particularly good or bad components? Great looks, plenty of stiffness and a smattering of aero benefits, ruined by a cheap spec list and heavy wheels, If you're thinking of buying this product using a cashback deal why not use the road.cc Top Cashback page and get some top cashback while helping to support your favourite independent cycling website, Make and model: Cinelli Pressure Disc Ultegra 11x Hydro Bike. While the Pressure design is certainly original, there have been some hints that the frame may be a tire version. I prefer something firmer, especially when getting the power down. If you want wireless shifting instead you can get a SRAM Rival AXS eTap model for 3,899.99, and while you aren't then getting the carbon wheels the Prime Attaquers fitted are stupidly light. Maximum tyre clearance is 30mm, putting it in line with many other aero bikes on the market. The aero-fied Pressure is unashamedly open mould, albeit Cinelli vice-president Fabrizio Aghito says it is a shared project with the factory that makes it. Simon Smythe is Cycling Weekly's senior tech writer and has been in various roles at CW since 2003. Did you enjoy riding the bike? compares with items of similar spec, quality, and price. I've got no way to know how well made my superstar frame is, but it weighed about 990 grams, which is about 200 less than my Colnago c-rs. E quando sterzi, ricordati di sorridere! Well balanced with a focus on neutrality. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -. Nothing wrong with them but also nothing wrong with trying to get something different. I reckon on this being the 3 Seasons fourth season but the thing still looks and feels new and is still just as strangely warm. No one in the trade could have foreseen a time when theyd struggle so much to source parts. Closed mould, by contrast, meant exclusive. Buy the Cinelli Nemo Tig frameset now from Sigma Sports. Our reviewers are experienced cyclists that we trust to be objective. Cinelli says that the fork and seatpost are designed specifically for integration, and that weight and stiffness are perfectly balanced to transfer all the power of the rider to speed. The paint job on the superstar is very intricate and perfectly executed, as fine as I've seen. These Sony headphones cost just 69 in Black Friday sales, OnePlus 10 Pro may not have a periscope zoom camera, The best Samsung Black Friday deals: save on QLED TVs, Galaxy S21 and more today, PS5 UK stock live: Todays stock news from BT, Argos, AO and more, Icarus will be the first game to have RTXGI Infinite Scrolling Volumes, Star Citizen has now raised over $ 400 million, OnePlus 6T has Google Lens integrated with camera; Here's what you can do with the feature, How to downgrade from Kodi 19 Back to Kodi 18.9, IRL streams again in shock after being groped in public on broadcasting, Fortnite Island Codes: How to Share and Load Player-Created Creatures. Open mould doesn't mean low quality. But thats often the price you pay for internally routed mechanical systems all tight angles and long lengths of draggy cable outers and crucially this mattered little, because the Pressure now felt alive. Geometry wise we are looking at an effective top tube length of 545mm, with a short head tube of 135mm. Many bicycle brands and in fact wheel brands use open molds, and it can be very good to transfer the savings to the customer in the form of lower RRP and a lot of open mold product. Gearing is 11-32t for the cassette and 50/34t for the chainset. Wonder what company in Taiwan makes these frames. Weight and stiffness are perfectly balanced to transfer all the power of the rider into speed. Deda's Zero 2 handlebar has an aero shape to it, although it is quite narrow compared to most given the size of the bike though that does at least speed the steering up a touch. What do the manufacturers say about it? Regarding the open mould issue, our R&D department has been working on an aero frame project for quite a while but a full development on our own was not proportional to Cinellis size, in terms of investment and market. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. The front wheel arrived out of true, but not enough to be an issue especially with disc brakes. The perfect choice for both mechanical and electronic groupsets.". It uses a full Ultegra mechanical groupset and, while the Fulcrum R 800 DB wheels were described as weighty, it still comes in around 400g lighter than the Cinelli, and it's a lot cheaper at 2,950. AERO SECTION ELEMENTS Il tubo sella aero e i posteriori verticali bassi enfatizzano aerodinamica e rigidezza, insieme a tutti gli altri elementi aero del telaio, manubrio, cockpit, forcella: per la massima velocit e potenza. The saddle is a Selle Italia Model X and, while I found it comfortable enough, it is a little too flexible and squishy for my liking, both in the padding and the hull. I hear you regarding the big four. It's mostly down to the Vision Team 30 wheels, but there also some deviations from the Ultegra groupset such as the chainset and it really spoils what should be a great riding experience. Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork? Whatever else an aero bike is, it needs to be noticeably fast, and in this build the Pressure isnt. As I've mentioned the Vision wheels are the biggest weak point in this build. In this build though it just feels lethargic and, to be honest, frustrating especially as I've been lucky enough to upgrade it to see how well it can behave. They feel solid and their trueness didn't get any worse throughout the test period. It's Orro's own mold and Spread-Tow carbon fibre, from which it gets its STC name.

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