Landing on the cyclocross scene a decade ago, the Zydeco has since transitioned into the gravel sphere and Cinelli promises the 2021 iteration is now bikepacking ready, with the addition of “fast fuel eyelets” on the top tube. Its claimed total weight of 10.3kg is respectable for the new performance and functionality blend.
Cinelli says the Zydeco (£2150) provides “total control in all conditions and on all terrain” with its adoption of hydraulic disc brakes. A Shimano GRX 2×10 groupset is specced and improved gear efficiency is delivered thanks to the Shadow RD+ chain stabilization system.
Cinelli says the geometry of the Columbus Zonal triple butted aluminium frame (M ~ 1760g) has a longer wheelbase that avoids the risk of overlapping even with mudguards fitted.
Maximum stability is promised by the 1-1/8in and 1-1/4in tapered steerer, the Columbus Futura Gravel monocoque fork (~450g).
Wide tyre clearance caters for up to 40mm, but the Zydeco comes wrapped in 700C x 37mm WTB Riddlers—these have a fast and low-profile top for good rolling resistance, with more aggressive shoulder knobs for cornering grip.
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That said, for mudguards to be fitted to the frame’s integrated eyelets, these tyres will need to be replaced by narrower 35ers.
Featuring two eyelets on the top tube and internal cable routing in the main triangle, bolt-on top tube bags can be easily attached for longer all-terrain adventures.
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Finished in an unmistakable Cinelli look, the Italian brand calls this colour scheme ‘Chasing After Rainbows’. Matching these graphics is a custom San Marco Era saddle.
Available now in sizes from XS to XL, get more info about the Cinelli Zydeco at www.cinelli.it
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8 thoughts on “Cinelli re-orientates 2021 Zydeco performance gravel bike for bikepacking”
Cinelli bikes always look
Cinelli bikes always look amazing! Love the look of this.
I mistook it for a runner-up
I mistook it for a runner-up in primary school colouring competition.
“an unmistakable Cinelli look, the Italian brand calls this colour scheme ‘Chasing After Rainbows’.”
chasing rainbows indeed!
Cinelli makes colourful stuff
Cinelli makes colourful stuff in recognisable style for people who like that. You don’t, and that’s fine (luckily for you there’s loads and loads of dull, drab, muted bikes to choose from), but there’s no need to act so childish. Talking about primary school.
Not sure there’s any need for
Not sure there’s any need for you to leap to the defence of a bike manufacturer when someone offers mild criticism of a paint scheme by calling them childish.
Well, first, I’m pretty sure
Well, first, I’m pretty sure there’s no ‘need’ to ride your bike, but I hope you do regardless.
Second, I’m not defending the manufacturer. David finds the design childish, and he’s allowed to say that, just like I am allowed to say I find his reaction childish.
Thats quite pricey for a
Thats quite pricey for a Tiagra level gruppo, albeit more expensive than 105 in terms of cash I think. Fine if its the only bike in the stable, a pain if you want some swappability with 11 speed kit.
Cinelli paintwork is an aquired taste for me. This one not so much.
Have to say that it is more
Have to say that it is more to my taste than a Dawes Galaxy, but then again when I did a cycle tour of Europe I did it on a Cannondale T2000…so a long time ago…and after 500 miles on a alloy frame I wish I’d bought the Dawes!
This is mighty. I have a Kona
This is mighty. I have a Kona gravel bike that looks asleep compared to this.
mighty.