Steel racing bike: Cinelli Speciale Corsa XCR - luxury racing bike made from 3D-printed steel
Julian Schultz
· 18.12.2025
The new Speciale Corsa XCR is designed to combine Italian craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technologies. The frame is handmade in Milan from Columbus XCR, which according to Cinelli is the world's only seamless stainless steel tube set specially designed for performance cycling. The material is characterised by excellent mechanical properties, fatigue resistance and complete corrosion resistance.
The most important facts about the Cinelli Speciale Corsa XCR
- Weight of complete wheel: from 8.1 kilogrammes
- Frame/fork weight: 1990/392 gram (size M)
- Stack/Reach/STR: 548/382 millimetres/1.43
- Max. tyre clearance: 32 millimetres
- Prices (complete wheel): 12,500 to 13,500 euros
- Price (frame set): 5000 Euro
The cold-drawn and triple-butted frame is said to weigh 1990 grams in the medium frame size. The Italians have opted for carbon for the fork, which weighs 392 grams when painted. The lightest equipment variant with SRAM Red AXS and 55 millimetre high aero wheels from DT Swiss, model ARC 1100 Dicut, is specified by the Italians at 8.1 kilograms. The frame geometry is sporty, resulting in an STR ratio of 1.43 for the medium size M.
A special feature of the Speciale Corsa XCR is the integration of printed stainless steel components. This means that the seat tube node and upper head tube area are manufactured using 3D printing and welded to the stainless steel tubes. The result is clean transitions, which means that the Cinelli is only recognisable as a steel racer on closer inspection. The Speciale Corsa XCR shares the fully integrated cockpit and the UDH standard with the Aeroscoop. All equipment variants also feature a round 27.2 standard carbon seat post. The steel frame and carbon fork can accommodate tyres up to 32 millimetres wide.
Three equipment variants
The Cinelli Speciale Corsa XCR is now available in three equipment variants. However, the craftsmanship, modern 3D technology and fine choice of components come at a price: even the basic model with Shimano Dura-Ace and DT Swiss ARC 1100 costs 12,500 euros. With SRAM Red AXS or Campagnolo Super Record WRL, a further 500 and 1000 euros respectively are due. The frame set is available for 5000 euros.
Speciale Corsa XCR Dura-Ace Di2
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano Dura-Ace (2x12; 52/36, 11-30 t.)
- Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace (160/140 mm)
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro (30 mm)
- Impellers: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 (Carbon)
- Price: 12,500 euros
Speciale Corsa XCR Red AXS
- Drive/gear shift: SRAM Red AXS (2x12; 48/35, 10-30 t.)
- Brakes: SRAM Red (160/140 mm)
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro (30 mm)
- Impellers: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 (Carbon)
- Price: 13,000 euros
Speciale Corsa CXR Super Record WRL
- Drive/gear shift: Campagnolo Super Record WRL (2x13; 52/36, 10-32 t.)
- Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record (160/140 mm)
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro (30 mm)
- Impellers: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 (Carbon)
- Price: 13,500 euros
Julian Schultz
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