Let’s just take a quick break from the latest carbon road, gravel, and mountain super bikes to admire the classic lugged steel Cinelli Supercorsa, which gets a subtle update after having been first introduced 75 years ago. Do you or I really need a brand new, handmade-in-Italy, retro steel road bike – likely the single bike model that has been in production the longest?
Of course, not. But this is more about wants than needs.
And oh dear Saint Madonna del Ghisallo, this is a beautiful bike.
Cinelli Supercorsa lugged road bike gives new life to an icon
Described by Cinelli as the “ultimate classic Italian road bike, in uninterrupted production since the early 1950s”, this year marks a bit of a refresh for the iconic lugged steel Supercorsa.
Don’t worry, Cinelli aren’t messing with the classic.
“The Supercorsa remains 100% Made in Italy, designed according to the original specifications perfected in the 60s with its instantly recognizable sloping fork design and fast-back seat stays.“
What’s new?
Instead, they are breathing fresh life into the classic. In fact, they are just giving classic cycling aficionados more personalized choices.
The new Supercorsa is now available in a wide range of 8 classic solid colors, with the new from 1979 winged-C logo. It also now comes in more stock sizes than ever, a much wider 17 stock size range from 48-64cm. Plus, you can get one in custom sizing now, too.
An Italian cycling icon, 75 years running…
First introduced in 1951 by Cino Cinelli and framebuilder Luigi Valsassina for Luigi’s friend, the one and only Fausto Coppi, the Cinelli Supercorsa is the most iconic Italian racing frame of all time. Cinelli’s stated goal was to create “the perfect functional harmony between the three main parts of the frame: the fork, the main triangle and the rear stays”.
This harmony was to be achieved through the development of stiffness, elasticity, aerodynamics and aesthetics, with each component of the frame completely redesigned according to the radical criteria of Cino, the stubborn perfectionist.
The 2026 Cinelli Supercorsa lugged steel road bike frameset is still made by hand in Milan, Italy by Cinelli’s master framebuilders, using custom double-butted Columbus SL (the precursor to modern Spirit) tubing made in-house in Milan, as well. Cinelli CEO Victor Luis describes the classic steel Supercorsa as the “soul” of the bike brand and its craft, “This latest iteration stays true to its legacy and continues to pay homage to Italian steel tradition as an object of desire for riders and collectors alike.”
Tech details
- handmade Italian lugged steel road bike frame & fork
- double-butted Columbus SL new Omnicrom steel frame tubing & curved sloping fork blades
- original pointed cast lugs & ‘spoiler’ bottom bracket shell
- 1″ ISO threaded headset and fork
- 70mm Italian threaded bottom bracket
- 27.2mm seatpost with integrated binder clamp in the fastback seatstays
- downtube shifter bosses
- max 700c x 25mm tire clearance
- rim brake only
- 1830g claimed frame weight (55cm) and 670g fork (uncut)
- available in 17 stock sizes (48-64cm) or custom made-to-measure
- now available in 8 vibrant classic single color paint jobs, all with chromed lugs & stays (not this limited edition pink from 2025)
- 100% made in Milan, Italy
2026 Cinelli Supercorsa – Pricing, options & availability
The updated Cinelli Supercorsa frameset now sells for 3150€ in its 17 stock sizes. Or if you need a custom fit (within the limits of those classic lugs), Cinelli will build you a made-to-measure custom frame for just 400€ extra.
All framesets include the steel frame and fork painted to match in your choice of 8 colors. Pick from Rosso Ferrari red, Giallo Curry yellow, Verde Jaguar green, light Azzurro Laser blue, dark Blu China blue, Bianco Perla white, Titanium Grey, or Black Tie. Each new Supercorsa is made to order, so expect a lead time of approximately 3 months.
“Retro meets modern style, continuing an unmatched history that carries endless stories from the road.”
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