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Cinelli Pressure £3,799 | 9.4kg

Launched at the end of last year, the Cinelli Pressure is, according to the Italian brand, a “new-born Cinelli aerodynamic racing frame [that] integrates anything possible.” It’s fair to say Cinelli invented the aerodynamic frame: its iconic Laser, launched in 1981, was years ahead of its time and still influences bike design now.

But Cinelli has gone back two years earlier to 1979 for its latest aero bike’s inspiration. The ‘Pressure’ name is taken from Clash bass player Paul Simonon’s Fender Precision, famously photographed mid-smash on the cover of the London Calling album, and under the bottom bracket shell is a replica of the sticker on that bass.

Yes, an unusual mix of punk and road cycling, but well done

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