Cinelli has launched its latest Aeroscoop, which the storied Italian says is its fastest road bike to date.
Sleek, light and fast, the Aeroscoop is constructed from a blend of Toray T700, T800 and T1100 carbon fiber, tipping the scales at 950 grams. However, perhaps the bike’s most striking feature is the double-arm seat stay cluster, which above and beyond its eye-catching effect, is designed to guide airflow around the frame in order to reduce drag.
In fact, Cinelli claims the radical new design makes the Aeroscoop one of the fastest aero bikes test by TOUR magazine, awarding it an aerodynamic signature that puts it above such formidable competitors as the Specialized Tarmac SL8 at various YAW angles.
“During independent wind tunnel tests conducted by Germany’s Tour magazine, the Aeroscoop was one of the top ten aero bikes it tested, with a normalized drag figure of 205 watts at 45km/h. The results are better than those Tour found for the Specialized Tarmac SL8 with identical wheels in a 0-degree headwind,” boasts Cinelli.
Elsewhere, the Aeroscoop features other wind cheating benefits such as a newly developed fork crown, as well as aerofoil shaped down and seat tubes, especially in the area of the bottle bosses, which has been widened to reduce turbulence around the bottle itself, while a revised headset bearing top cover further minimizes front-end turbulence.
Additionally, an integrated seat post clamp with adjustable setback from 0 to 10mm, Columbus’ one-piece Spirit handlebar, a future-proof UDH derailleur hanger and fully internal cable routing are all present as well. Moreover, Cinelli was keen to dial-in enough clearance to accommodate tires up to 34mm.
Regarding sizing and geometry, the Aeroscoop is offered in five sizes, with the geometry falling on the racier side of things, thanks to tighter top tube measurements, slightly slacker seat tube angles and shorter reaches, while each size has been treated to optimal stack height.
The Aeroscoop is available as a stand alone frameset for €4.500, as well as complete bikes that span a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset, to the range-topping SRAM Red eTap AXS and Campagnolo Super Record Wireless equipped models, with prices ranging from €6.000 to €10.700.
Launching alongside the Aeroscoop is the Speciale Corsa XCR, treating purists to an artisan quality steel road bike that features Columbus’ venerable XCR cold drawn, triple butted stainless tubing, which features an array of 3D printed parts and classic TIG welding that’s been hand-finished for an immaculate appearance.
Like the Aeroscoop, the Speciale Corsa XCR also gets the Spirit one-piece handlebar, fully internal cable integration and UDH compatibility with a removable front derailleur, while tire clearance has been limited to 32mm tires.
All things considered, the Speciale Corsa XCR tips the scales at 1990 grams, a weight that won’t likely win any plaudits from the weight weenies faction, but then again we’re talking about steel here.
The Speciale Corsa XCR is offered in five sizes, which is available as a frameset only for €5.000,00, or as a complete build with high end groupsets across SRAM Red eTap AXS, Shimano Dura Ace Di2 and Campagnolo Super Record Wireless, carrying hefty price tags that range from €12,000 to €13,500.
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