Description
Cipollini Ago - Exceptional Tire Clearance for Gravel Racers
Though the Cipollini Ago is not the first gravel bike to come from this brand committed to making super fast road bikes, it is the first Cipo gravel bike that really offers exceptional tire clearance for serious gravel racers.
Made using the same high quality carbon and true monocoque construction, the Ago turns up the gravel volume by accommodating 700c wheels with tires up to 51mm wide. That’s a width that means the Ago can tackle gnarly single track if you go a little too far off-piste. But the frame has been designed to offer the snappy responsiveness synonymous with Cipollini which will help you feel right at home on long stretches of tarmac as well.
What do we mean when we call this a true monocoque construction? With most carbon monocoque frames, only the front triangle is monocoque, and then the rear stays are later bonded on. But Cipollini makes all their frames as one solid piece, a process they call TCM true monocoque frame technology. It allows them to use less adhesives and sealants, while allowing the carbon fiber itself to remain as long and unbroken as possible, thereby keeping the frame not only lighter but a much more naturally strong structure.
With their reputation for being hyper stiff, you might hesitate to consider buying a gravel bike that’s too stiff, but the designers have anticipated you and incorporated many features that will soften the ride without compromising the rigidity. For instance, they have introduced a natural deflection in the seat tube and seatpost, to absorb road vibrations before they reach your bum. And up front, the conical 1 ½ headset helps introduce just the tiniest vibration absorption as well without reducing the rigidity of the handling.
Endurance-Oriented Geometry and Stability of the Cipollingo Ago
The geometry has also been tweaked away from the all-racing mode to a more endurance, stability- oriented design. Similarly, the chainstays have been lengthened to enhance your feeling of control, especially on fast, gravelly descents. They have even planned ahead and designed a fender and luggage kit that you can purchase separately that will allow you to fit Tubus Tara Lowrider and Grand Tour racks and SKS Edge AL 56 and Alumee 791 fenders onto the bike.
The Cipollini Ago has been developed to appeal to the gravel rider who loves to race fast one weekend, and then take a multi-day bikepacking adventure the next weekend.
Also check Ibis gravel & CX bikes.
Geometry - Ago
Need Help?
If you have any questions about this frame or bike, please contact our Cipollini TeamCole Amaya
USA: 866.497.3624 ext.204
International: 510-529-3044 Fernando Munguia
USA: 866.497.3624 ext.207
International: 510-529-3052