Cinelli Speciale Corsa XCR 2026 — Frameset

Some bikes are chosen to go fast. Frames are chosen for what they represent while you're going fast. The Speciale Corsa XCR belongs to that second category — more than just a frame, it's a bridge between eras of cycling, 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 frameset 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.

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 frameset that blends comfort with pure performance — for those who value Made in Italy craftsmanship without giving up the innovations that define modern cycling. The frame lends itself to any groupset configuration you choose to build around it, from mechanical to wireless electronic.

Discover it in our Road Bikes collection, or check out our Latest Builds for inspiration from complete configurations already built on this same frame. For the tubing's background and technical certification, the official Columbus — XCR Tubing page is a good starting point.