Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset

$3,990⁰⁰

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Cipollini | SKU: M0013MC123BONDEVO_CA_RCRS23_1 | Option: Red / Carbon / Red Metal Shiny, XS

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Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset Info

The Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset is what Cipollini builds when they want a race machine that performs at the front of the peloton without punishing the rider who wants to get there. It's a carbon frameset engineered for ambitious road cyclists — riders who train hard, race hard, and understand that a great frame isn't just about peak stiffness but about how stiffness and compliance are distributed across the bike. At $3,990, the Bond EVO puts you on one of Italy's most technically sophisticated carbon platforms, built around a monocoque construction method that Cipollini has refined into a genuine structural advantage.

The frame is built using TCM — Total Carbon Monocoque — a process Cipollini calls "The Frame of a Genius." The distinction from other monocoque frames matters here. Most carbon monocoques are assembled by bonding the rear triangle to the front section with adhesive — a manufacturing shortcut that introduces structural inconsistency and can degrade over time. TCM eliminates this entirely. Carbon elements are positioned and layered inside an aluminum mold and cured as a unified structure, producing a frame that absorbs stress more evenly along its entire length. There are no adhesive joints to fatigue, no weak points introduced by bonding different sections together. The result is a frame that maintains its performance characteristics year after year of hard riding.

Cipollini engineered the Bond EVO around a deliberate dual-section philosophy. The upper portion of the frame — top tube and seatstays — is tuned for compliance, designed to absorb road vibration before it reaches the rider's hands and lower back. The lower section, built with oblique tubes and reinforced sleeve sections at critical stress points, is where the rigidity is concentrated. A super-stiff down tube, taut 410mm chainstays, and a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket shell combine to create a power transfer platform that converts pedal input directly into forward motion without flex. The double seat holder design allows the rider to find the exact position for sustained output on climbs or in a break. Internal cable routing keeps the front end clean and aero-efficient, while the braze-on front derailleur mount maintains compatibility with the full range of electronic and mechanical drivetrains. Tire clearance extends to 28mm — enough room to run a slightly wider setup without compromising the frame's race-oriented character.

Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset Specs at a Glance

Frame: TCM Total Carbon Monocoque, 1,020g
Fork: MCipollini Bond Evo carbon, 420g
Bottom Bracket: BB86 press-fit
Headset: Conical 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (tapered)
Seatpost: 15mm offset, 130g (0mm offset optional)
Front Derailleur Mount: Braze-on
Max Tire Width: 28mm
Wheel Size: 700c
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Colors: Carbon/Silver/Red Metal Shiny, Red/Carbon/Red Metal Shiny, White Pearl/Carbon/Ottanio Shiny

Design Benefits

TCM Monocoque Construction: Carbon elements are layered and cured inside a single aluminum mold rather than bonded together with adhesive. This produces a frame with no weak bonding points, more even stress distribution, and structural integrity that holds up over years of demanding use.
Dual-Section Ride Tuning: The upper frame — top tube and seatstays — is specifically designed for compliance to filter road noise and vibration, while the lower section is built for maximum rigidity. You get comfort where it matters for long efforts and stiffness where it matters for power transfer.
BB86 Press-Fit Bottom Bracket: The 86.5mm press-fit shell accepts standard press-fit caps from major groupset manufacturers directly, without requiring adapters. This simplifies builds and ensures the best possible connection between the drivetrain and the frame.
Tapered Headset Interface: The conical 1-1/2" tapered headset increases front-end stiffness and steering precision compared to straight 1-1/8" designs. It's a hallmark of serious race framesets and translates to more confident, predictable handling at speed.
Internal Cable Routing: Electronic and mechanical cables run fully internally through the frame and fork, keeping the front end clean and aerodynamic while protecting cables from the elements and reducing visual clutter across the build.

Final Take

The Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset is built for riders who want a serious Italian race platform without moving to disc brakes — and for those who already have a rim brake wheelset they trust and don't intend to replace. The combination of TCM monocoque construction, dual-section ride tuning, and a genuinely race-oriented geometry makes this a frameset that will reward riders who push it. It's not a relaxed endurance frame. If you're chasing KOMs, doing group rides at the front, or want a true race machine that happens to treat you well on long days, the Bond EVO is worth a close look.

Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset - Specifications

Frame Material:

Monocoque Carbon

Fork:

Carbon

Headset:

Conical 1 1/2” / 1 1/2”

Seatpost:

Offset 15mm

Front Derailleur Type:

Braze-On Required

Bottom Bracket Type:

BB86 Required

*Specifications are subject to change.

Cipollini Bond EVO Rim Brake Frameset Geometry

Size:

B. Seat Tube (c-t)

430

450

480

515

550

C. Top Tube Length

507

524

540

565

583

D. Head Tube Length

108

124

136

159

183

E. Chain Stay Length

410

G. Seat Tube Angle

74.6

74.4

73.5

H. Head Tube Angle

70.8

71.4

72.5

73.2

J. Wheel Size

700c

K. Stack

507

524

538

560

584

L. Reach

367.5

377

382.5

397

403

The RA Perspective

The Bond EVO has been on our radar for a while, and what keeps drawing us back to it is how honestly Cipollini communicates what they're building. This isn't marketed as an aero bike or a climbing bike — it's a race bike, full stop. The dual-section construction philosophy is real: ride one and you'll feel how the front end is willing to absorb chatter while the bottom bracket area stays absolutely planted. That combination is harder to achieve than it sounds, and it's what separates a well-engineered frame from one that's just stiff everywhere or compliant everywhere.

The TCM monocoque process is something we pay attention to when evaluating carbon frames. The bonded rear triangle approach you see on a lot of carbon framesets introduces a potential failure point and a manufacturing inconsistency that can be hard to detect until it matters. TCM avoids this entirely. It's a more demanding manufacturing process, and you can feel the results in how the frame transfers power and how it responds to hard out-of-the-saddle efforts.

The rim brake spec is worth addressing directly. In a market that's largely moved to disc, a rim brake frameset like the Bond EVO is a deliberate choice — for riders who've built around a quality rim brake wheelset or who prefer the simplicity and weight savings. If that describes you, the Bond EVO gives you a current-generation Italian carbon platform without forcing a wheel upgrade you don't need.

For riders who want a serious race frame and have the legs to use it, this one delivers.

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