For an 'aero' bike I found the Cinelli comfortable, with no harshness from the tubing. 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. Gearing is 11-32t for the cassette and 50/34t for the chainset. Whilst the 'Pressure' design is certainly original, there has been some suggestion (opens in new tab) that the frame could be a cover version. Did they work well in the conditions you encountered? The geometry isn't that aggressive for a race bike; a 72 head angle paired with 45mm rake means the steering is quite neutral. Would you change the wheels? 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. As for the bike itself, Cinelli says the 990g monocoque frame, which is made from Toray T700 carbon-fibre, is designed to cut through the air. Did it feel efficient? I loved Vitus' ZX 1 EVO CRS when I reviewed it last year, and it is an all-round better bike than the Pressure. Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? A claimed 990g for the frame and 390g for the fork is reasonable for an aero bike, and its also wonderfully clean to look at all cables hidden with room for 30mm tyres. Open mould. We have asked Cinelli if Pressure is an open form frame, which means that it is made with a mold that a factory uses and is available for all brands to use. Taking cost out of the equation and adding in some light wheels, the Pressure is a great bike to ride. Our reviewers are experienced cyclists that we trust to be objective. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. 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. Any particularly good or bad components? But Cinelli has gone back to 1979 for its latest aero bikes inspiration. I prefer something firmer, especially when getting the power down. . > Buy now: Cinelli Pressure Disc Ultegra 11x Hydro Bike from Sigma Sports for 3,799. 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. I like the pearlescent paint job and the neat details, such as the smiley face on the rear of the fork crown. Unfortunately though the Pressure does, and in some ways it feels heavier than the scales suggest. Of course these wheels would make any bike better, but lets leave that at the door for now and focus on what the Pressure revealed itself to be. Otherwise you are looking at a Shimano 105 cassette, a KMC chain and an FSA Gossamer Pro Evo chainset. Geometry wise we are looking at an effective top tube length of 545mm, with a short head tube of 135mm. would you recommend any changes? Cinelli offers the Pressure in five sizes from XS to XL, of which we have the medium. The sections of each tube are designed to not only be aero but help minimise drag, which is further reduced by "end to end" internal routing of all cables. But it is comfortable and its low bulk, high-weather resistance make it a great spring jersey. 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. Here's the comparison from Geometry Geeks: 2012 but the data points on Geometry Geek are incomplete so I added the 2017 as well (same frame, just slightly different carbon layup for the aerolight). Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational), Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling, Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area, https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/llight-2017-xs/. A very rare bird: Cinel, Last week friends @gggg.bici (100% friendship 0. Components: Shimano Ultegra 11x Hydraulic, Bar/Stem: Deda/FSA ACR (Internal Routing). Weight and stiffness are perfectly balanced to transfer all the power of the rider into speed. Terms of Service -
The perfect choice for both mechanical and electronic groupsets.". This is a real oldie but a goodie. Introduce Yourself / Gallery - Please use metric weights. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle. -- Ernest Hemingway, The Official Bike Forums Cafe Press Store, Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs. 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. Cinelli should just stick to what they are good at, Columbus tubing. It is comfortable though, and there is plenty of stiffness for those out of the saddle efforts. Other than this model there is a Chorus Hydraulic model with Campagnolo Scirroco DB wheels for 4,799. A little bit of recent, Signature technical detail of the King Zydeco is i, Cinelli Garage #3 Alcune specifiche di montaggio possono variare. 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. But this build is expensive for what it is, and those wheels just take the fun out of the ride. by Vespasianus on Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:16 pm, by robbosmans on Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:05 pm, by Vespasianus on Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:45 pm, by Vespasianus on Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:11 pm, by TobinHatesYou on Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:22 am, by robbosmans on Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:25 am. If so what for? An exercise here in driver bullshit played out in court hereif ever I heard one: >800 for a helmet, a pair of shades and some bibs!?!? List the components used to build up the bike. In fact, you can have the same build with an Ultegra Di2 12-speed groupset for just 99p more than the Pressure. I don't know what size you should get, but that bike is flippin' hot. Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? The Superstar (from 2,799) places handling at the forefront. Cinelli Pressure is a modern aero race bike with a twist. Copyright 2021 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. This medium model weighs in at 8.98kg, or 19.8lbs in old money. Many bike brands and indeed wheel brands use open moulds, passing on the saving made to the customer in the shape of lower RRPs and plenty of open mould product can be very good. He was easily in phlegm shot. Nothing wrong with them but also nothing wrong with trying to get something different. In his cycling career Simon has mostly focused on time trialling with a national medal, a few open wins and his club's 30-mile record in his palmares. Tell us what the bike is for and who it's aimed at. If you like road.cc, but you dont like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. How did the bike transfer power? Ashmei says this is down to the high-density weave, which also gives the jersey its compressive properties it does have a bit of a wetsuit feel.
Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? This website uses cookies to help us give you the best experience when you visit our website. While the Pressure design is certainly original, there have been some hints that the frame may be a tire version. 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. Where does this model sit in the range? Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's efficiency? The Pressure deserved a wheel swap. Yet as technology has trickled down, open mould components are now often very good in quality terms and near identical in design. So, 3,799. However feedback through the controls was vastly improved by the wheel change, although front shifting still felt heavier than raising a barn. Open mould doesn't mean low quality. It bears a striking resemblance to the Strada, from Belgian brand Atom 6 - and it does come in the same sizes, with the same geometry (though Atom 6 doesnt offer the Strada in XL/58). At the Cinelli Pressure Disc Ultegra 11x Hydro's heart is a quality frameset that is stiff, pretty light and gives a good ride quality, but unfortunately that is all hampered by the weight of the entry-level wheels and components. The stack and reach figures are 539mm and 385mm respectively. Chicken Cyclekit, the brands British distributor, has told us that as far as they know the design is Cinellis own, we have not yet heard from Cinellis product development manager. If you dont want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. The reason? Contact Us -
The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. Climbing still didnt come naturally and geometry was stable if a touch slow on descents. Tell us some more about the handling. 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 ride quality is good for such a stiff bike. With several avid Clash fans within Cycling Weeklys technology team, we will certainly be keen to take one to one spin. The Pressure name is taken from Clash bass player Paul Simonons Fender Precision, famously photographed mid-smash on the cover of the London Calling album, and under the bottom bracket shell is a replica of the sticker on the bass. What's in the stable? Tel 01225 588855. 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. 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. 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. In the UK the Cinelli Pressure will be available in an Ultegra mechanical build with a Shimano Gossamer 50/34 chainset, Deda/FSA bar/stem and Vision Team 30 TLR Disc wheels. 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. Think your definition of 'cool' needs looking at Good because I've done my back in,big time (again). 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. Done up with 28mm Schwalbe Pro One tubeless tyres the set weighed 2,092g. But in a twist of fate, alls well that ends well. 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). Would you change the tyres? Cycling Weekly is supported by its audience. My go-to for aero loveliness is the Orro STC Venturi. The brakes work really well though, with a 160mm rotor at the front and a 140mm at the rear. Here a few people will groan, because the only wheels I had to hand were DT Swiss ARC 1100s, all 1,472g of them. You must TAKE THE SHOT! 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. The paint job on the superstar is very intricate and perfectly executed, as fine as I've seen. Not sure what's the price on that. I hear you regarding the big four. But Cinelli has gone back to 1979 for his latest aero-bike inspiration. Cyclist Tours can help, Vittoria Corsa N.EXT tyre review: Taking aim at Continental and Schwalbe, Gallery: Marianne Vos is the Greatest Of All Time. 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. *Limmagine ha il solo scopo di presentare il prodotto. Even on the steadiest of gradients it just feels like you are having to put way too much effort in. 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. Cinelli likes to blend contemporary art and pop culture with cycling who could forget the Mike Giant collaborations? It looks spot on as well, with its cool paint job and complete lack of external cables. It just had to be the wheels, and lo and behold, shorn of rotors and cassette they weighed in at a staggering 3,197g.