Lot No. 60


CINELLI / Laser


DATE: 1985
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 9,5 KG / 20,90 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 55 CM / 21, INCH
GEARS: 2 x 7, CAMPAGNOLO C RECORD
CONDITION: 1 - 2
- Cino Cinelli founded his company in 1947 and became legendary for his innovative ideas
- the Laser captures the increasing interest in aerodynamics in bicycle construction - more a sculpture than a bike to ride
- it marks the beginning of a new way of thinking
- a prototype was first shown in 1979
- production started in 1983
- its frame is a series of delicate curves
- the tubes are teardrop shaped in cross-section
- ever y detail speaks of precise, high-quality manufacture
- the tubes have no lugs
- the joints are lined with sheet metal and seams ground down by hand
- Lasers are true collection pieces with extremely high prices
- this model is marked with number 029

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2103 - Design Museum Holon 2013 - Museum Absam 2011

RELATED BOOKS
- Fifty Bicycles that Changed the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
excellent condition, slight traces of use

Gears:
very clean

Tubes /Tyres:
old but in order

Saddle:
leather saddle

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 16,250.-
Starting bid:
EUR 3,000.-

CINELLI / Laser


DATE: 1985
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 9,5 KG / 20,90 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 55 CM / 21, INCH
GEARS: 2 x 7, CAMPAGNOLO C RECORD
CONDITION: 1 - 2
- Cino Cinelli founded his company in 1947 and became legendary for his innovative ideas
- the Laser captures the increasing interest in aerodynamics in bicycle construction - more a sculpture than a bike to ride
- it marks the beginning of a new way of thinking
- a prototype was first shown in 1979
- production started in 1983
- its frame is a series of delicate curves
- the tubes are teardrop shaped in cross-section
- ever y detail speaks of precise, high-quality manufacture
- the tubes have no lugs
- the joints are lined with sheet metal and seams ground down by hand
- Lasers are true collection pieces with extremely high prices
- this model is marked with number 029

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2103 - Design Museum Holon 2013 - Museum Absam 2011

RELATED BOOKS
- Fifty Bicycles that Changed the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
excellent condition, slight traces of use

Gears:
very clean

Tubes /Tyres:
old but in order

Saddle:
leather saddle


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Auction: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
Location: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 09.05. - 19.05.2015


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