Bike Check: Diego’s Cinelli Tutto
The very first
I wanted to start this “Bike Check” series with something simple and close to me. Diego is a very good friend and someone I ride with since I landed in Paris. So here is the very first write-up for what is basically “Yo! I saw a cool bike, I think I’ll show it here!”. Hope you’ll enjoy all the little details and quirks I’ll try to share along the way. Liking a cool bike on Instagram is nice, but knowing the story behind it is such a fulfilling experience, especially if there is some cool history behind it. On this note, have a good time ;)
A few months ago when quarantine was going strong and all of us were at home, my good friend Diego did something I have huge respect for. He said “Need more space at my place, gonna sell all my bikes, and just keep one. ” Just one! One unique bike to do it all! Commuting, crits, tracklocross and more. Diego also just retired from 5 years of messaging in the south of France and Paris, so it was time for some fresh gear.
Here stands the Cinelli Tutto. The answer from Cinelli to Mash when their deal ended. One went with the now super hard to get Mash steel, and the other with the Cinelli Tutto. (Fabian and I talked a little bit about these two in the first episode of the podcast ). Steel frame , good tire clearance, cantilever mounts and for the Tutto, a belt-drive system opening. Made of Columbus Cromor, one could say it’s clearly not the best tubing out there but it gets the job done. And that’s what this build is all about. It’s simple, It works and it’s also quite budget-friendly.
Details that stand out are the fine selection of stickers, the Selle Italia “Test Saddle” (you can sometimes find used ones on eBay) and even that sweet Nitto Bullmoose bar. Good wide rims to fit those fat 35c Gravel Kings, always with the nice tan wall touch! Diego is also the creator of Spazio Studio, that you should definitely check out for some nice and stylish cycling goods. I like the fact that there definitely is coherence across this build, such as the matching grips, musguard fender and even the custom splattered chainring suiting the colorful fork and the Tutto’s logo. Let’s not forget the pair of DuraAce 7600 NJS cranks for that subtle touch of bling.
Detailed Parts List
Frameset Cinelli Tutto 2018
Chainring and Cog Custom polished Ridea 47T, Kronos x Courage 17T Cog
Crank DuraAce 7600 NJS Crank
Seatpost and Saddle Thomson Elite, San Marco Aspide Test Saddle
Stem and Handlebar Nitto Fairweather bullmoose B903R
Wheels Novatec hubs laced to DT Swiss r460
Tires Panaracer Gravel King Slick 700x35cnm
Accessories Musguard and Spazio X Moga pedal straps
To conclude, one could say that Diego’s Tutto is a solid build with just the right amount of fancy. And people that know how to mix style and efficiency are definitely hitting the right spot. Steel bikes are fun! Put some wider tires on them and get ready to have a blast out in the city or in the middle of the forest. Install a pair of drops and some SPD pedals to go ride long distances or to battle in a criterium. Alternatively, just get a rack! A bike to do (almost) anything is extremely satisfying and even though it doesn't mean you have to do everything, it’s still sick to own a swiss knife on wheels.
You can show Diego some love by going on his Instagram profile: @diegomhx or the one of his brand: @spazio__studio
