Aeroscoop: Speed with soul
We left Milan feeling like we’d just stepped out of a wind tunnel, or at least that’s how it feels after experiencing the new Cinelli Aeroscoop, the Italian brand’s first carbon model designed for performance cycling. It’s not just a new bike: it’s a statement of intent from a company that, without abandoning its DNA of artistic and cultural tradition, has decided to enter the conversation about the fastest bikes in the world.
It’s been two years of development to get here. A time in which Cinelli has remained true to its values, with its own design, sustainable processes, and a multidisciplinary team.
The Aeroscoop’s seat stays are its defining feature. They feature a central air channel at their junction with the seatpost, designed to reduce turbulence and guide airflow around the frame and rear wheel. It’s a design signature, a functional choice that incorporates the lessons learned from decades of working with Columbus steel and translates them into the language of carbon.
Every angle, every surface, has a technical purpose, but also an aesthetic one; the carefully thought move of a brand that understands that speed is not incompatible with personality.
The frontal area has been reduced by 4%, the downtube is wider to shield the water bottles, and its new cockpit homogenizes the shape of the union between the head tube and handlebars.
By riding with it, you can tell the bike was designed to be fast, but not impersonal. It’s stiff, responsive, and incredibly stable at high speeds. It doesn’t feel too aggressive, but rather finely tuned up. The geometry seeks the ideal space between control and efficiency, and the aerodynamics—polished with CFD studies and wind tunnel testing—ensure that every pedal stroke is seamlessly linked with the next one.
As with every Cinelli creation, color is not just paint: it’s part of the story. The combinations are reminiscent of classic Italian motorsport, while the graphics recapture the spirit of the artists and designers who have always been associated with the brand. Because at Cinelli, the artwork is not just a finishing touch, but another build material.
In a market where everything revolves around numbers, Cinelli offers a different interpretation. A bike that, yes, is fast—as fast as the data promises—but that also has soul.
Speciale Corsa XCR: Modernized tradition
The Speciale Corsa XCR, also launched today, combines Columbus and Cinelli’s expertise in steel tubing with innovations related to 3D printing. The frame uses the renowned Columbus XCR tubing, which stands out for its mechanical properties, fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance.
The 3D-printed stainless steel junctions, at the seat cluster and upper head tube, give the Speciale Corsa XCR a clean look. Equipped with the Columbus Trittico carbon fork, it features fully integrated cable routing thanks to its new cockpit, UDH compatibility, and clearance for tires up to 32mm.
Together with the high seat stays, the Speciale Corsa XCR offers everything someone craving for traditional geometries and materials may want.
