Lou’s 1980 Cinelli CMX-1 Vintage BMX Racing Bike is A Rare Find

I was blown away when I saw this 1980 Cinelli BMX bike submitted to Bike Of The Day!! I didn’t even know Cinelli made a BMX bike! So you know I had to feature this one. It’s called the CMX-1 and this is a rare find for sure! I also like how this bike featured a bunch of Campagnolo parts. Big shout out to Lou Genitempo for submitting this historical BMX treat to the series. Make sure you give it a rating via the sliders in the comments.

Only ever saw this “unicorn” in bike mags, never thought I would ever see one live yet own one and as luck would have it found a frame and fork few years ago. The bike being Italian and myself being Italian I decided to go full Italy on it with 100% Italian parts. ~Lou Genitempo

Parts List:

• 1980 Cinelli MX-1 (CMX-1) 100% Italian parts.
• 1980 Cinelli Frame/Fork
• Cinelli Stem
• Cinelli Seat & Seat Post
  *NOS Campagnolo Quick Release Seat Binder
  *Campagnolo Super Record Headset (custom work to get to fit BMX)
• Campagnolo Bottom Bracket
• NOS Regina Pista Chain 1/2 1/8
• Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo High Flange Hubs with BMX axels
• Custom Campagnolo Victory Brake Lever (never seen done before on BMX)
• Custom Campagnolo Record Brake Caliper (cut and lengthen 25mm) never seen done before
  *NOS Regina Freewheel
  *Plastiche Cassano Grips
  *Ofmega BMX Pedals
  *Campagnolo 170 (0) Strada Crank (if you know you know)
• 42 T Campagnolo Chainring
• Campagnolo Stamped Chainring Bolts
  *Campagnolo Logo Brake Cable
• Campagnolo Brake Cable Clamps
• NOS Pirelli Comp 3 Tires (hens teeth)
• Ambrosio 36H Rims
• Rare NOS “Made in Italy” BMX Handlebars
• Rare Campagnolo C-Record Red Cobalto Brake Piviot Bolt

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