Cinetica Giotto

[Tomianson]

I’m starting the build thread in the hope this will get me to start the restoration.

A lovely, very rare and totally original Cinetica Giotto. My dad bought this new back in the day, he saw it in a bike shop window, walked in and bought it. It’s not done much miles, less than 200, and has lived indoors, unridden for the last 25 years at least,

I plan to rebuild and restore it, but not make any changes (apart from tyres) and make it shiny and new again. It’s got full Campagnolo C-Record with Delta brakes.

I’ve always loved this bike, it’s stunning.
More to follow,

 

[otherself]

That is a rare thing of beauty. 1988-1990? Can see how modern 1 piece aero handlebars evolved from this 30+yo example.

 

[Frankenorange]

That is a bit special!

Is that stem length adjustable and locked with that knob on the side of the stem?

 

[Tomianson]

That is a bit special!

Is that stem length adjustable and locked with that knob on the side of the stem?

The stem length isn’t adjustable but I think I’m the bars width is adjustable, you can make it wider.
The nob is plastic and for a computer so it’s in a more aerodynamic position than on the bars. I think that’s the thinking anyway.

 

[Frankenorange]

The stem length isn’t adjustable but I think I’m the bars width is adjustable, you can make it wider.
The nob is plastic and for a computer so it’s in a more aerodynamic position than on the bars. I think that’s the thinking anyway.

I did wonder as that knob is just smooth. Good luck with the resto. It is definitely worth doing it.

 

[synchronicity]

Wowa!

I have a thing for seat-tubeless designs.
I don't believe I've ever seen this bike before. If I have I forgot about it.

Reminds me a bit of the Bianchi C4...
I'm sure there was another seat-tubeless vintage carbon bike too... (not Kestrel, another one)

 

[sjcprojects]

Took a while for my brain to process the lack of a seat-tube! Very interesting. Out of interest, what does it weigh?

 

[zerogravitas]

Fantastic machine, I've never seen that bar before either. As it is pretty complete it shouldn't be too much trouble to restore - just a through dissembly and clean and some new cables?

 

[Max Velocity]

Tomianson Please do let me know if you decide to sell. I have been looking for a Cinetica for ages!!! Ideally in size 56 or 57 so I can at least ride it but any will do!​

 

[Tomianson]

It’s here now and the restoration starts.
Currently very dusty but overall very good condition. No serial number I can see but a #5 on the inside of the drive side chain stay. 5th one built?

Highlights include campagnolo c-record, Regal Girardi saddle, C-record hubs on Sigma rims, Delta brakes, Cinetica handlebar.

Utterly gorgeous and 100% original from the day it left the shop. I know the history of this bike from day one.

More pics of the restoration in the coming weeks.