Custom builds

Cinelli Nemo Tig Road - an Italian work of art

Cinelli's last rim-brake Nemo landed in our happy hands. The day before Christmas Eve, we emailed Cinelli about the frame in question. The customer was in no rush to wait for their dream bike. However, the reply from Milan meant we had to speed up the process. – there was only one unpainted frameset left! The rim-brake version was also due to be discontinued in 2026. A month or so later, the frame arrived in its curry-yellow paint with a glossy finish, which we think was a great choice. In the meantime, we had agreed that Campagnolo Super Record 12 sp was the right choice. An Italian-made bike should also be adorned with Italian components. Carbon fiber and titanium, the best of the best, but still a mechanical groupset. Sure, electronic shifting is an exciting development, but the question is whether steel cables will outlast battery-powered derailleurs.  The customer already owned the Zipp wheels. Unfortunately, the front hub was completely oxidized, so the wheel had to be rebuilt. No problem. The rear hub had a Shimano/SRAM freehub body, and since the wheels were 10+ years old, there was no Campagnolo freehub body to be found, despite searching high and low. The Hope RS4 solved that problem, and now it hums along nicely. For the nerds, we can tell you that the wheels are laced with Sapim CX-Ray spokes. We chose the Cinelli Neos kit, comprising the handlebar and seatpost. The red accents complement the warm yellow tone beautifully. A little carbon fiber on a steel bike never hurts, mostly for the sake of stiffness.  May we be speechless? A flawless road bike that many would consider the ultimate destination for anyone seeking reliable performance in a timeless format.  #steelisreal Specifications: Frameset: Cinelli Nemo Tig Road (Large) Curry Yellow / Black decals / Glossy Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record 12sp Mechanical Seatpost: Cinelli Neos Stem: Cinelli Neos 90 mm Handlebar: Cinelli Neos 40 cm Bar tape: Cinelli Volèe Wheelset: Custom Zipp 404 laced to Hope RS4 hubs /w Sapim CX-Ray spokes Tyres: Gatorskin 25 mm (Tubular)