Cinelli Speciale Corsa XCR 2026 — SRAM Red AXS E1 | DT Swiss ARC 1100

Some bikes are chosen to go fast. The Speciale Corsa XCR goes further: a tribute to Il Grande Ciclismo, a bridge between eras where timeless Italian design meets one of the most advanced tubing technologies ever built — redefining what it means to ride fast, smooth, and genuinely beautiful.

Columbus XCR: The Heart of Performance

The frame is built from Columbus XCR tubing — the world's only seamless stainless steel tubeset engineered for elite cycling. The result is exceptional torsional stiffness, fatigue resistance well beyond typical steel, and complete corrosion immunity — a frame built to last a lifetime, with that distinctive steel responsiveness that never sacrifices comfort.

100% Made in Italy Craftsmanship

Handmade in Milan, the Speciale Corsa XCR represents one of the shortest, most refined supply chains in premium road cycling: 3D-printed components, fully integrated cable routing, a design that carries Italian cycling heritage forward rather than just referencing it.

The build: SRAM Red AXS E1 | DT Swiss ARC 1100

This build pairs the Speciale Corsa XCR frame with SRAM's flagship Red AXS E1 groupset — the latest evolution of SRAM's wireless drivetrain — matched to DT Swiss ARC 1100 wheels, a combination built for riders who won't compromise on shift precision or race-day aerodynamics. It's a pairing that brings Cinelli's most iconic steel frame up to the performance level of the most advanced electronic groupset available today.

Frame technical specs:

• Material: Columbus XCR stainless steel
• Frame weight: 1990g (size M)
• Fork weight: 430g (painted, uncut)
• 3D-printed components
• Fully integrated cable routing
• Tire clearance: up to 32mm
• UDH compatible
• 100% corrosion-proof

Who it's for

For riders seeking a high-end steel racing bike that blends comfort with pure performance — for those who value Made in Italy craftsmanship without giving up the innovations that define modern cycling.

Discover it in our Road Bikes collection, or check out our Latest Builds for other real configurations we've delivered to customers. To go deeper on SRAM Red AXS E1 technology, the official SRAM — Red AXS E1 page is the right reference.