bc spotlight: meet mit Cinelli | Eurobike 2025 Edition

In the new bc spotlight: meet, we talk with Andrea Lacourt and Paolo Bailetti about the traditional Italian brand – and how Cinelli has been shaping cycling since 1948. Phil leads the conversation and elicits fascinating insights into Cinelli's philosophy, history, and passion for exceptional bicycles. You'll gain insights into: ✔️ The exciting founding story of Cinelli (since 1945) ✔️ Why Cinelli was the first European brand to develop mountain bikes – and later consciously moved away from them ✔️ The focus on high-quality steel frames – made in Milan ✔️ And how Cinelli inspires cycling enthusiasts around the world today – regardless of budget or riding style Insights into a piece of cycling history – and a brand that has stood for innovation, character, and style for decades. Ready for your next adventure? www.bike-components.de ___________________________________________________ Visit our social media channels: Facebook -   / bikecomponents   Instagram -   / bikecomponents   Strava -   / strava   ___________________________________________________ #bikecomponents #bcspotlight #cinelli 00:00 Welcome 00:30 History of Cinelli 01:50 The first MTB 02:45 The first gravel bike in 1989 - Passatore 03:10 Steel Bikes 03:50 Cinelli Location - Headquarters 05:00 New gravel bike - Speciale Gravel 09:50 How a project like this is created 10:25 One-person job 11:24 Prototype 12:05 What did the Passatore look like? from 1:15 PM Why no more MTBs 3:15 PM Cinelli as a brand 4:10 PM Cinelli's diversity 4:40 PM Markus & Paolo's racing history 5:00 PM Paolo's job description 5:25 PM Andrea's job description 7:05 PM Zydeco 8:30 PM Product range overview 9:18 PM Farewell