Appreciate the Cinelli Experience Review and the components you've selected. I never raced but did a lot of riding in the late 80's. I road back then a steel bike, Centurion Iron man. I restarted riding this same bike over the past few years but recently the shifters finally gave out. Bike Parts are difficult to get now due to the pandemic. So I'm deciding to get a new bike and was looking at a Cinelli Superstar but the Bike Shop suggested a Cinelli Experience. There's a difference in frame cost, which can make a difference on the components to select. I'm looking to do more riding to stay in shape but I do enjoy speed and am able to hit a few hills. You mentioned, and I have read, that Aluminum bikes feel every bump on the road but steel is a smoother ride. Also, did you consider the Superstar or carbon?
It's the straight forks on all the modern bikes that the problem. You see 30 or 40 years ago all bikes had curved forks and the road vibration didn't have such a direct root up through the handle bars and into the frame. I wouldn't recommend the Superstar as some of them have cracked. Stick with the experience.
Sorry apologies you mentioned your bike size and height. Just wondering what your inseam measurement was since you mentioned that you had back pain on the bike. I had the same problem.
Last I checked it was 33 inches. But I normally start off with a lower seat and over the course of rides I raise my saddle to point where I don't get the back pain. Also back problems can be caused by stem length and handle bar height. You will also need to check your cleat position. Back pain is a number if issues and its not just seat height.
@@himkent16 You are riding the largest size in that range 56/57 cm bike, approx 22.441 inches, now yr inseam is 33 inches which is 83.82 cm and the stand over height of your size bike with your legs straddled between the top tube is 82.301 cm which is 32.402 inches. I calculate your bike is about 1cm approximately too small for you? Would you agree.
@@taichihead42 yes its about 1cm undersized. In pro cycling riders will often go with a slightly smaller size frame to save on weight and a smaller frame is easier to handle and give you more controll over it
I live in Ireland and I am thinking of buying that bike. I found it in a small bike shop that actually sells farm machinery 😊. The owner told me he had a couple of them and this is the last one. It's been in his shop for years. The sticker on the bar said "Made in China". It's an aluminum frame with carbon fork. I hope it doesn't crack on me. I don't trust the Chinese when it comes to quality control. I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks. Hope you are doing well and enjoying life.
It depends on your goals. I brought it because of the price and BSA threaded bottom bracket. I use it to stay in shape . I did not see the need to buy a Carbon frame. Good as a touring bike with larger tires. It is just as light as a Carbon frame. If you like threaded bottom brackets and rim brakes then it's a great bike. Safe ridding
@@Allesvandeikea1971 It depends on what size of frame you have. I always use a slighty smaller frame. An aluminum frame depends on the build quality, it normaly depends on how often you use the bike.
