The new Bike is almost here at last!!

[Harrier]

Hi - my first post so here goes....

Having ridden my very old Falcon Pro-line (Reynolds Cro-Moly) Frame with Shimano Altus for many years (I did say it was old!), I am finally making the step to a new bike. The magic Cycle to Work Scheme has opened up a great opportunity to own a decent bike and save some tax and VAT.

So I have gone for a 2008 Cinelli Experience which I believe is a great frame with half decent kit. The Campag Khasmin Wheels and the Mirage Groupset are certainly a step up from what I am used to. (I think my shoes are worth more than my current bike!)

Once I get the bike I will let everyone know what it is like, but I am interested to know if anyone has any knowledge of this or any Cinelli bikes and also where I can get a Cinelli Cycling Jersey?

Any advice or help will be gratefully received.

 

[palinurus]

http://www.chickencycles.co.uk/index.php?cat=17&sub=21&ord=2

Scroll down for the Cinelli kit.

Great feeling isn't it. Enjoy yr' bike!

 

[Harrier]

Thanks Palinurus. The Cinelli gear is a bit steep, it looks as expensive as some of the team shirts in the Tour. Is there a reason for this?

Has anyone else got any experience of riding a Cenelli bike?

Cheers

 

[longers]

Enjoy your bike Harrier, that's about the going rate for branded kit I'm afraid.

Which side of the Pennines are you? There is no wrong answer

And I'm just being nosey.

 

[spandex]

Nosey you never!









By the way Mrs Spandex is saying hi (what did you two get up to? at the show)

 

[longers]

Nowt guv, honest

Hello Mrs S

 

[Harrier]

Disaster!!

Received my CTW voucher for £1K to spend at LBS and confirmed that they could go ahead and order my new Cinelli Xperience X Large. Now comes the problem the LBS now inform me that they cannot get hold of an XL anywhere. My options are to go for a Large frame instead of XL, or pick another bike. Does anyone know what the difference between L and XL usually is? I am 6ft 4" so I had planned to get the larger frame size. The other option is a CUBE Streamer or get them to build me a bike using one their own frames. Any ideas please.

Cheers

 

[fossyant]

Erm - without a proper fit from a dealer then I'd not like to comment.

My best bike was made to measure - the rest just go off that one !!! That was 18 years ago....

If the LBS is willing to give you a longer bar stem / set it up properly, then it's not an issue - if they can sort it then fine !

 

[Harrier]

Ordered the LBS's own carbon frame (XL) in the end which they are now building for me with the same set up as the Cinelli. There seems to be a national shortage of large bikes!! Just another ten days to wait and I will be off. Any advice on looking afer a carbon frame after a ride, does it need special attention?

 

[Scoosh]

Needs washed, talced and wrapped in nice warm jammies, given milk and kissed when in bed

Other than that, I don't know

 

[Harrier]

I thought that treatment was saved for my better half! Come on there must be some carbon owbners out there with some tips.

Cheers

 

[HLaB]

I thought that treatment was saved for my better half! Come on there must be some carbon owbners out there with some tips.

Cheers

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