In 1985 WSI and Cinelli joined forces to produce a limited number of high-end "project bikes," which were co-branded Cinelli \ Centurion.This bike was produced for one year only.
An advertisement in the December 1984 issue of Bicycling Magazine, introducing the Cinelli Equipe Centurion, states:"The frame is designed by Cino Cinelli and production is coordinated and supervised by his staff."
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Frame | Columbus SL "Cylex" |
|---|---|
| Color | Titanium Silver |
| MSRP (USD) | $995.00 |
| Sizes | 50,52,54,56,58,60,62,64 CM |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Rear Derailuer | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Front Derailuer | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Brake Levers | Universal AER |
| Brake Calipers | Universal AER |
| Crankset | Ofmega:Mistral cotterless alloy (170mm; 144mm BCD). |
| Bottom Bracket | Ofmega:Mistral (70mm\36x24); alloy spindle (118mm). |
| Chainrings | Ofmega:Mistral (52\42) |
| Chain | Regina:Record (wide-spaced; 108 links, drilled). |
| Freewheel | Regina:CX, 6-speed 13-14-15-17-19-21 cogs. |
| Headset | Ofmega:Mistral |
| Handlebars | Cinelli:Record "Giro D'Italia" (64-42cm) , Maes Bend 42cm Wide |
| Stem | Cinelli (120mm). |
| Saddle | Cinelli:Volare unicanitor suede Cover over foam and plastic base. |
| Seatpost | Gipiemme (27.2mm).180mm Long |
| Pedals | Ofmega:Sintesi composite platform; toe clips\Binda straps. |
| Rim | Fiamme Hard Silver 700C tubular (340gr; 36-hole; eyelets). |
| Hubs | Miche Competition quick-release (36 hole) |
| Spokes | Stainless 14ga (Cross 4) |
| Tires | Vittoria Nuovo Pro tubular |
FRAME:.
Campagnolo dropouts (chrome), seatpost binder bolt,
double water bottle braze-ons. 126mm rear spacing.
Full set of investment cast lugs; sloped fork crown; bottom
bracket shell; seat and chain stays, and brake bridge. Fork
crown, head lugs and drive-side chain stay are chromed.
Weight:
Total weight: 21lb, 2.5oz
Frame without fork: 5lb, 1.0oz
Fork only: 1lb, 10.5oz
Front wheel only: 2lb, 6.5oz
Rear wheel only: 3lb, 6.0oz
Embossing:
Cinelli logos (new style) embossed on
Graphics:
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