Cielo

So I purchased the Cielo frameset from @Orko42
Always wanted one & nearly got this same frame a year ago from another forum member
Plan is silver Campagnolo 11 & Nitto finishing kit

Some really nice details on the frame
& really love the fork crown , I have seen a few with cielo panto on crown but flatter crown

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Damn, that looks fine!

I was quite relieved to see this was too big for me. Lovely color, Athena silver would look amazing if you can source one. There was one listed here but I reckon it sold already.

Have a mint ultra tourque 11 groupset with chorus shifters as I wanted ultrashift

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It looks like you’ve jammed the crock in the back wheel like BMXers do with tennis balls.

The seat cluster is so nice!

If you're going to run mudguards on this I world recommend the GB 40mm short.

I've literally tried at least 8 different pairs and the GB give the best results in regard to fitting, tire size and durability.

They are a total faff to get right though especially around the front fork crown.

Thanks for this info
I am hoping to run guards & hopefully have them painted to match
King originally used honjo I was told
Pics for mudguard inspiration

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This is absolutely awesome, love these frames. The Silver campag is a total match, looks great. Sub'd.

Yes, I had the custom painted Honjo fenders with my Cielo. They bent beyond repair after I got the toe of shoe caught under the front guard lip. Replacing them was going to cost £150 so I never bothered. They had also begun to chip a bit.

Note they can only take a 25c tire as opposed to the GB which can take 28mm

Here is mine with painted Honjo fenders.

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Ultegra is for peasants.

I thought that might come back to me. 😂

Very nice
I do intend on running 28mm tyres so the GB short would be best option
I have just been mailed the paint mix formula from Chris King
Notice your Cielo has the panto fork crown , love the build now with the dynamo

I was looking at my brake options & it was between the Velo Orange , nice but super pricey or TRP 957
I looked at the Tektro , Miche & Condor rebranded brakes
Decided on the TRP 957 after looking at VO availability & costings

Trp 957

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You can also run 35mm knobbies on the Cielo without guards and it becomes a really fun light gravel bike

Yes I remember seeing your bike at some point with G ones on
How did it handle with the fat rubber ?

That looks suspiciously like Ultegra

Really well. Enjoyed bunny-hopping it about

I took a load of pictures at the CK factory when I went to collect mine, which I can post if you want? Might clutter the thread a bit though

I have been chatting to one of the people from king via email , nice guys & really helpful

Nitro bars , stem & post arrived
Love the seat post & bars , stem is nice but maybe a bit chunky

Pics

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Yeah, it's a bit square at the corners. The Ritchey alloy stem looks nice on there.