GENERAL-INFORMATION
THE-ONE-refers-to-the-one-bike-Mario-Cipollini-would-choose-as-his-single-bike-if-he-could-only-ride-one.-It-is-the-Cipollini-RB1K.-If-the-name-seems-familiar,-it?™s-because-the-bike-is-an-update-to-RB1000.-The-RB1000-was-stiff-and-aero,-putting-you-in-a-position-that-pro-riders-love,-long-and-low.-The-RB1K-has-been-updated-to-be-20%-stiffer,-120g-lighter,-and-much-more.
Cipollini-loves-bikes-that-are-explosive-and-edgy.-The-geometry-remains-largely-unchanged,-with-an-aggressive-seat-angle,-short-405mm-stays,-45mm-fork-rake,-and-a-short-head-tube.-They?™ve-opened-up-sizing-possibilities-on-the-front-end,-thanks-to-a-new-head-tube-top-cap,-that-raises-the-head-tube-18mm-over-the-top-tube.-This-allows-for-less-flexible-riders-to-find-the-handlebar-position-they-like-with-the-reach-they-like.-For-those-who-like-to-get-long-and-low,-the-piece-can-be-removed-and-the-stem-still-run-super-low.
The-shaping-has-changed-in-subtle-ways.-The-fork-has-been-reshaped-for-greater-comfort,-but-still-slashes-like-a-razor,-thanks-to-both-the-carbon-fiber-layup-and-the-tapered-1-¼??to-1-½??steerer.
The-carbon-fiber-is-still-fronted-by-Toray?™s-T1000-cloth.-The-shaping-is-still-extensive-and-pronounced.-The-head-tube-is-pointy-the-fork-crown-nestles-into-a-cutout-between-the-top-and-down-tubes.-The-downtube-curves-around-the-front-wheel-and-the-seat-tube-shrouds-the-rear-wheel,-along-with-extensively-shaped-seatstays.-The-dropouts-have-been-reshaped-for-extra-strength.
Wherever-you-look,-this-bike-has-been-shaped-for-stiffness.-The-BB386-bottom-bracket-is-wide-and-presents-a-great-platform-for-limiting-torsional-flex.-The-downtube-flares-out-at-the-bottom-to-help-it-get-even-stiffer.-The-down-and-top-tubes-join-behind-the-head-tube.-Even-though-there?™s-a-low-stack-height,-the-seatstays-are-big-and-the-seatpost-oversized.-This-is-a-bike-that-is-a-rocket-to-drive.
While-Mario-was-a-sprinter,-rockets-also-have-their-place-under-people-who-want-to-accelerate-hard-and-fast.-The-stiffness,-whether-wielded-on-a-flat-road,-or-a-steep-grade,-results-in-more-forward-energy.-In-other-words,-if-you-like-attacking-climbs,-this-bike-works-for-you,-too.
The-seatpost-is-another-one-of-the-major-changes-in-the-RB1K.-They-used-to-have-a-seat-mast.-The-separate-post,-500mm-long,-with-140mm-needing-to-stay-inside-the-frame,-adjusts-via-a-hidden-binder-clamp.-The-standard-post-has-25mm-setback-and-can-handle-both-metal-and-carbon-rails.-If-you-need-a-post-with-zero-setback,-it-is-available-as-an-after-market-accessory.
Cipollini-has-also-come-with-features-that-make-the-bike-good-for-just-about-everyone.-The-shaping-of-the-fork-and-stays-has-been-done-to-give-room-for-tires-up-to-28mm-in-width.-The-bike-is-set-up-to-work-with-mechanical,-electronic,-and-wireless-shifting.-It-comes-with-stops,-plugs,-and-plates-to-make-this-possible.-If-you-go-Di2-or-EPS,-the-battery-goes-in-the-seatpost.-It-also-comes-with-a-headset.
The-Cipollini-RB1K-THE-ONE-doesn?™t-flinch.