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Mario Cipollini's Aero Cannondale Track

One of a kind, custom-made, aero-tubing Cannondale Track made for the indomitable Mario Cipollini circa 1999. Serial number: "CIPOL". Most of the "track" frames built for him used traditional round tubes and were ridden on the road in the off-season to improve pedal stroke and efficiency. Most of the round tube track frames still had mounts for a rear brake and water bottles. This aero track frame saw actual use on the track, since it was built without brake or water bottle mounts and it boasts sponsor decals (including Campagnono which was unusual for Saeco). The frame was designed in the CAD software Pro Engineer in Bethel, CT and then the tubes were laser cut to Cipollini's specific geometry at the Cannondale factory in Bedford, PA. The frame was then welded, heat treated, and painted in that same facility. A true piece of historic American craftsmanship and Italian racing history. Go Team Saeco!

Frame:
Custom, one-of-a-kind Cannondale Track built for Mario Cipollini with aero tubing

Fork/Headset:
Custom, un-drilled, Coda Slice carbon fork / Campagnolo headset 650c

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo C Record / Campagnolo C Record

Pedals:
Saeco-branded Look

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campagnolo C Record

Handlebars/Stem:
Custom Saeco Cinelli Integralter bars made for the track (not drilled for cables)

Saddle/Seatpost:
Custom Selle Italia for Cipollini. Bears his signature

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Shamal

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Shamal

More Info:
TT CTC: 60cm ST CTC: 56cm ST CTT: 66cm

Added by A-Danger. Last updated over 4 years ago.

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EdenWin

EdenWin says:

If only I could afford this beauty... I would not care of riding it every day (streets during the week, track during the week-end).

This a pure beauty! Good job A-Danger

Posted over 4 years ago

Veleno01

Veleno01 says:

Your Special Cannondale track is the best inspiration mood and reference for my new project: A Cannondale track saeco cad3 made in 97´. check it out!.
I appreciative of everyone's generous comments and support :)

Posted about 6 years ago

Veleno01

Veleno01 says:

:o

Posted about 6 years ago

fizzybubbelech

fizzybubbelech says:

Absolutely brilliant with lovely touches like saddle and bartape and bars and frame and oh damn everything!! lol

Posted over 7 years ago

steelbuddie

steelbuddie says:

Very very nice :-)

Posted over 7 years ago

TomW

TomW says:

Amazing! Added to favorites :)

Posted almost 8 years ago

sloman

sloman says:

Def.in the top five here. bike porn indeed.

Posted over 8 years ago

max5480

max5480 says:

this is like the nicest frame here

Posted over 8 years ago

UTVACW

UTVACW says:

SO GOOD!

Posted over 8 years ago

Jimbo_Solvang

Jimbo_Solvang says:

Best bike on Pedal Room by far!

Posted over 8 years ago

osiris419

osiris419 says:

Wow

Posted over 8 years ago

GoldToothRat

GoldToothRat says:

Hulkamania! Sweet Cannondale ;)

Posted over 8 years ago

strange

strange says:

looking like a formula 1 car.

Posted over 8 years ago

JSTEWART304

JSTEWART304 says:

Wow

Posted over 8 years ago

brenmitch

brenmitch says:

Amazing, simply amazing

Posted over 8 years ago

MattyMo

MattyMo says:

I think we all are wondering, how you found this slice of pure awesomeness?

Posted over 8 years ago

A-Danger

A-Danger says:

It's been passed around a few continents over the years. Just picked it up from the previous owner. I wish it were a more exciting story than that!

Posted over 8 years ago

MattyMo

MattyMo says:

Hmmmm.... lets just say you killed 4 ninjas for it! Well no matter what, congrats on the find! most def. an amazing bike!

Posted over 8 years ago

ridingfixed

ridingfixed says:

I'm assuming Coomer has a email alert set up so that when you post a new bike he can feature it.

Posted over 8 years ago

A-Danger

A-Danger says:

I'm so appreciative of everyone's generous comments and support. Thank you!

Posted over 8 years ago

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