Cielo Classic Sportif

Yeah, so I bought one of these and am now waiting for the guys at CK to weld it together and send it over to me.

I also went for the colour matched Honjo fenders. I'm pretty excited about this one.

Lovely, what happened to the Bob Jackson?

Decided against. Same with the Mercian.

This is basically the same bike I'm getting but with new Ultegra and black bits instead of purple.

jesus fucking christ that looks good.

Very nice.

What made you decide on the cielo in the end?

Have you had a chance to ride one yet?

Honjo? what are you, a retrogrouch?

Sounds like it's going to be a beaut.

I got the Cielo because it was a great deal and they are pretty rare in the UK which appeals to me. I've never rode one but spent a while eyeing up that one in Kinoko a few weeks ago.

Oh yesss, properly stunning frames

^^ did you find out what tubing they use in the end?

^ Sure I read they are tig-welded True Temper OX Platinum ..

Don't know if you've come across this article but I found it quite interesting in a geeky manufacturing way ..

http://bikeportland.org/2013/11/01/the-making-of-a-cielo-a-bike-thats-purely-portland-94503

I have to say - these are really beautiful in the flesh - The finishing is superb

Yeah I read that. I'm actually in Portland right now so I'm going to try and go over to King and have a look about the place.

Chris King are notorious for not letting visitor in their main factory, be interesting to see how you'll fare.

Great choice of frame, very functional without any of those NAHBS wankery.

I was about to say 'they won't let you in...' but Ed beat me to it.

Portland's a lovely place - enjoy.

Wow, great frame. Such jealous etc.

I reckon I'll be ok to go have a tour...

Mr Rapha :)

These Cielos are just lovely. Looking forward to see it build. Take pics in the factory if you're allowed to.

I'll try to, I'm definitely going to have a look about as they've said it's cool to come by so if photos are allowed I'll snap a few...

I'm geting to ride this about Portland today…

That'll match your jacket nicely.

http://instagram.com/p/k5YZqakQnt/

Killing it.

Here I am at the Chris King factory getting handed my new Cielo.

Some more photos from my factory tour. Those CK guys are real craftsmen.