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Cinelli XCR75: A 75th Anniversary Masterpiece

Italy’s Cinelli has unveiled the XCR75, a limited-edition all-road bike produced in just 20 individually numbered pieces to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary. Combining heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, the XCR75 represents a bold statement of modern steel performance.

A Tribute to Cino Cinelli

Before founding the company in 1948, Cino Cinelli enjoyed a distinguished racing career, winning two Monuments: the Giro di Lombardia in 1938 and Milan–San Remo in 1943.

Cinelli describes the XCR75 as the bike Cino would have built for himself to race the Giro d’Italia in 1941 — had he had access to today’s most advanced materials and engineering innovations.

Columbus XCr Stainless Steel

At the heart of the XCR75 is a frame crafted from Columbus XCr stainless steel tubing, long featured in Cinelli’s XCR models. Columbus claims XCr is the world’s lightest steel tubeset.

The seamless stainless steel tubes are machined from solid billets and cold-drawn multiple times to achieve the required wall thickness. This process ensures uniform mechanical properties throughout the tube’s cross-section, delivering exceptional strength, consistency, and ride quality.

All-Road Geometry, Classic Inspiration

The XCR75 features an all-road geometry that blends design cues from Cino Cinelli’s 1950s Supercorsa models with contemporary endurance-focused positioning. The result is a bike equally at home on long road miles and mixed-terrain adventures.

The frame receives a distinctive anniversary finish. Hand-polished Columbus XCr tubing is adorned with a unique graphic scheme that celebrates 75 years of Cinelli design history. The artwork merges iconic logos from Italian cycling’s golden era with previously unseen archival graphics and Cino-era typography.

Modern Performance Components

The XCR75 pairs traditional steel craftsmanship with state-of-the-art components:
SRAM Red eTap AXS wireless shifting
Ingrid CRS-POP 48t 1x chainset
Classified Powershift Hub wireless internal 2-speed hub (with custom splash anodisation finish)
Classified CF G30 wheelset
René Herse Stampede Pass 700x32c tyres

The absence of a front derailleur keeps the setup clean and minimal, while the Classified hub provides the gear range of a 2x drivetrain via a wireless internal two-speed system.

Finishing touches include a custom Brooks Cambium C13 saddle and a special-edition Ron’s Bikes Fab’s Abs handlebar bag — described by Cinelli as “probably the most stylish handlebar bag in the world.”

Exclusivity Comes at a Price
With only 20 units available worldwide, exclusivity is guaranteed. The price reflects that rarity: €14,900 (approximately £12,700).

At that level, you may need to think twice — but you can be confident that no one else will be leaning the same bike against the café wall on your mid-ride stop.

Cinelli XCR75 – Key Specifications
Headset: Chris King Inset 7 Matte Slate
Handlebar: Cinelli Neos Custom
Stem: Cinelli Neos Custom
Seatpost: Cinelli Neos Custom
Shifters: SRAM Red eTap AXS
Brakes: SRAM Red
Rotors: SRAM Centerline
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red eTap AXS
Chainset: Ingrid CRS-POP 48t
Bottom Bracket: FSA T47
Cassette: Classified 11–34t 12-speed
Chain: SRAM Red
Wheelset: Classified CF G30 with custom Powershift Hub
Tyres: René Herse Stampede Pass 700x32c Tan Sidewall
Saddle: Brooks Cambium C13 Custom
Handlebar Tape: Cinelli Wave Natural
Bag: Ron’s Bikes Custom Fab’s Abs