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
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 almost 5 years ago.
43 Comments
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
Absolutely brilliant with lovely touches like saddle and bartape and bars and frame and oh damn everything!! lol
Posted over 7 years ago
I think we all are wondering, how you found this slice of pure awesomeness?
Posted over 8 years ago
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
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
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
I'm so appreciative of everyone's generous comments and support. Thank you!
Posted over 8 years ago
Amy, Amy, Amy. ... You offcialy have the holygrail of cannondale tracks!
Posted over 8 years ago
I just noticed that those are track-specific Integralter bars. Was already thinking something was off, because of the classic-style bend in the drops. Wow.
Posted over 8 years ago
Dang. Added 23 hours ago and it's already featured. This beast deserves it!
Posted over 8 years ago
looks nearly identical to an R1000 Aero except with track ends and no mounts, which will make throwing water bottles at motor bikes much more difficult hah
Posted over 8 years ago
I have a really good feeling that this is going to be the next featured bike.
Posted over 8 years ago
I want to fly to Portland just to see this thing in person. Unreal!
Posted over 8 years ago
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aero, cannondale, cinelli, cipollini, ctrack, custom, fixed-gear, integralter, mario, red, saeco, shamal, team, track, track-bike
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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