Spring is the perfect time to start building up your dream bike. The weather is finally starting to come around and pretty soon you can show off your new whip. Ethan is on his way to having a classy ride for when the summer hits. This Cinelli Gazetta is getting the proper treatment. We’re fitting it with Paul brake leavers, Campagnolo brake calipers, and Nitto handlebars with matching brooks saddle and grips. Stop in and let us help you bring your vision of a new bike into the new season!
After putting in a bunch of miles on our Sprint Prototype I finally decided it was time to build myself one. I had one painted in sky blue metallic and I am really happy with how it turned out. The metallic flake is very understated but when the sun hits it, it really shines! I decided on black components to offset the light hue of the frame and I think the contrast really works, and it helps the gum wall tires pop. I have been commuting on it a few days now and I am super stoked with it. I went with some larger than average tires because of the number of horrible roads on my commute and the stiff frame and larger tires really work well to give an efficient buy comfortable ride. To fit the larger tires I used the standard brake hole fork, but had it plugged before it was painted. Well here is the components breakdown.
Frame: Superb Sprint Size L
Rims: Velocity Aero
Hubs: Superb
Spokes: Dt Swiss
Tires: Panaracer Pasala Tourguard 32c
Crank: Sram Omnium
Chainring: Superb Prototype
Cog: Profile
Lockring: All City
Chain: Izumi
Headset: Vintage Chris King
Stem: Gran Compe
Handlebar: Euro Asia Imports Cobra
Grips: Oury
Saddle: Superb Prototype
Jesse just picked up his Superb Sprint and took it back with him to LA to ride on the local Velodrome. He built it up with some nice components and used his skills for a little shoot. Jesse is a Pro Photographer and if you aren’t already you should follow his tumblr.
Build list:
Torelli Pista Wheelset
Campagnolo Record Pista Cranks
Chris King Headset
Thomson Stem and Post
Deda Pista Track Drops
Hey internet,
We’ve been making a lot of posts about the Superb Sprint as of late (How could we resist, with all of the lovely custom builds that have been designed?)
This week we wanted to shine a little light on one of our other available frames, the 2012 Cinelli Mash Histogram:
Columbus Airplane Aluminum frame.
It comes with a Carbon/Aluminum (blades/steerer) fork and an integrated headset. The fork is drilled for a brake but then the hole is plugged and painted over, this allows a clean brakeless look, or it is easily drilled out to accept a front brake.
Uhm…hello gorgeous.
The frame is equipped with stainless steel drop outs that can be replaced if need be.
We still have them in sizes 50, 53 and 58. and can order in other sizes with in a few days. Stop by and feel how light and fabulous they are!
Spring has arrived as evidenced by this great shot of Tu Yuan’s Superb Sprint. His photography continues to inspire and there is nothing more inspiring to get out and ride than a beautiful spring day. Personally one of my favorite times of year when the winter chill is gone and the summer heat has yet to arrive. Make use of these days, before they are gone!
