Cipollini MCM Rim Brake Frameset
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Cipollini MCM Rim Brake Frameset
Cipollini MCM Rim Brake Frameset Info
MCM stands for Mario Cipollini Custom, and the name describes exactly what separates the Cipollini MCM Rim Brake Frameset from most carbon road frames at this price. Rather than the monocoque construction used in the majority of high-end production frames, the MCM is built using a tube-to-tube process — T2T — where T800 Toray carbon tubes are individually measured, profiled, cut, and hand-assembled in Italy. Because construction starts with tubes rather than a single closed mold, frame geometry can be tailored to a rider's exact measurements. Cipollini offers six stock sizes (XS through XXL) with the option to build from a fit report for riders who need dimensions outside the standard range.
The T2T process produces tube shapes that would be difficult to achieve in a standard production mold. The down tube is oversized — tall and wide in cross-section — anchoring the headtube-to-bottom bracket junction with enough rigidity to resist torsional flex under hard sprint efforts. The top tube is flat on its upper surface and tapers in cross-section as it moves toward the seat tube, which allows the rear of the frame to absorb some vertical input from the road without compromising stiffness at the front end. The chainstays are large box-section tubes that run a consistent 405mm across all sizes, keeping the rear end compact and direct. At each junction, carbon fiber is applied by hand as part of the T2T wrapping process, creating a frame where individual tube geometries, layup thicknesses, and junction profiles are adjusted per size rather than scaled from a single template.
The head tube takes a conical 1-1/2" headset and pairs with Cipollini's own carbon MCM fork. The fork blades are straight and slightly aero-profiled, designed for precise road feedback and directional rigidity rather than compliance. The fork crown flows cleanly into the oversized down tube, smoothing airflow at the front of the bike. Cables route entirely internally, with the frame pre-drilled for electronic, mechanical, and wireless groupset configurations — no retrofit drilling required for any current drivetrain setup. The bottom bracket shell is press-fit BB86 at 86.5×41mm, and the front derailleur requires a braze-on mount. Maximum tire clearance is 28mm, which keeps the MCM in road-racing territory rather than the wider-tire flexibility of an endurance or gravel frame.
The seatpost is Cipollini's own MCM carbon design, secured through a ghost clamp on an internally mounted adjustable rail. There is no visible external clamp at the top of the seat tube — the post is locked in place through the rail mechanism, which allows precise height adjustment while preserving the frame's uninterrupted profile from seat tube to saddle. Combined with the T2T custom geometry option, this gives the MCM an unusual degree of fit precision for a frameset in this category. Riders who have specific stack and reach targets from a professional fit can have those numbers built directly into the frame rather than approximated from a stock size.
On the road, the MCM is a sprint-oriented race frame with a geometry that sits between Cipollini's dedicated aero models and more relaxed road bikes. The stiff front triangle and oversized BB junction produce immediate power transfer — what goes in at the pedals comes back through the rear wheel without noticeable delay — and the bike accelerates sharply out of the saddle. The rim brake version carries a slight weight advantage over the disc MCM and suits riders who prefer the lighter setup and direct feel of traditional caliper brakes. Three colorways are available: Carbon/Black/Silver Matte, Blue/Red/White, and Red/Carbon/White Shiny. The frame is backed by a 10-year manufacturer guarantee. At $4,490, the MCM Rim Brake is a handmade Italian race frameset with genuine custom fit capability at a price that competes with production carbon from manufacturers operating at far greater scale.
Cipollini MCM Rim Brake Frameset - Specifications
*Specifications are subject to change.
Cipollini MCM Rim Brake Frameset Geometry
