Cinelli: The Art and Design of the Bicycle

by Lodovico Pignatti Morano, Antonio Colombo (Contributor), Felice Gimondi (Contributor)

A beautifully illustrated survey of more than sixty-five years of work by one of the most pioneering and influential names in bicycle design. Since Cino Cinelli began making frames in Italy in the 1940s, Cinelli has set the standards for bicycle and component design. Cinelli has led the evolution of professional cycling and defined the ideal of the classic from the classic Supercorsa racing frame to the cutting-edge MASH fixed-gear pursuit bikes ubiquitous on the urban riding scene; from innovations such as the first plastic racing saddles to the controversial Spinaci handlebars, banned from competition; and from timeless components, such as the Alter stem, to iconic meetings of art and design such as Keith Haring’s treatment of the hour record-setting Laser. With contributions by legendary riders such as Felice Gimondi and Gilberto Simoni, and by collaborators, from artists like Mike Giant to designers such as San Francisco’s graphic impresario Benny Gold, and featuring a conversation between fashion designer Sir Paul Smith and Cinelli president Antonio Colombo, Cinelli is the definitive look at how beauty and technology can meet in this simplest form of design.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 9, 2012

Reviews

[G. Fox]

Beautiful pictures of superbly crafted bikes and the history of the company, the sport of velodrome and how it's come to be an important part of existing bike culture by collaborating with kids he saw doing things others weren't. If you are a race or design fan this book will keep you engaged.

[Jay Mantle]

Great coffee table book with history and photos. Check it out.