Cinelli Pressure 2 Frameset

The Cinelli Pressure 2 Frameset is Cinelli's purest expression of Milanese aero road engineering — a UCI-approved race platform built around Columbus Carbon Monocoque T800 and refined through extensive competition at the pro level. Raced by both the MBH Bank CSB Telecom and BIKE AID UCI teams, the Pressure 2 isn't an aspiration. It's a proven race tool that happens to be available as a frameset.

The frame comes in at 1,050 grams (size M) — 108 grams and 5% lighter than its predecessor — without compromising the over-benchmark stiffness Cinelli designed into the platform. That combination of reduced weight and improved power transfer is the result of a meticulous re-engineering of the Columbus T800 layup, with particular attention paid to the seatpost clamp interface and tube-to-tube transitions. The result is a chassis that accelerates quickly, responds precisely to input, and doesn't lose energy between your legs and the road.

What the Pressure 2 delivers as a frameset is unusually complete. Cinelli includes the full carbon aero fork — 405 grams uncut — along with an FSA ACR 1-1/2" headset and a one-piece integrated carbon bar/stem. That means your build starts from a more finished position than most framesets at this price point. The cockpit is fully integrated, cable routing disappears into the headset and through the frame, and the front end presents a clean, uninterrupted silhouette that pays off both aerodynamically and aesthetically.

Aerodynamic refinement runs through every detail. The headtube is shaped to manage airflow around the front end; the fork junction is lowered to reduce frontal exposure; aero-profiled tubes carry that intent through the entire front triangle. Cinelli's integrated one-side blind dropout design — a subtle but distinctive feature — tightens the rear end visually and removes another small source of aerodynamic disruption. Flat-mount disc brakes and 12x100mm/12x142mm thru-axles bring modern stopping power and tracking precision to the platform, while the press-fit 86.5x41mm bottom bracket keeps the shell narrow and the Q-factor tight. Tire clearance runs to 700x32, giving the Pressure 2 enough room for a supple 30mm race tire that softens long-effort road surfaces without sacrificing aero intent.

Design Benefits

1. Meaningful weight reduction: At 1,050g for the frame (size M), the Pressure 2 is 108g lighter than the previous generation — a measurable gain for acceleration-dependent riding like criteriums and punchy road races.
2. Integrated cockpit included: The one-piece carbon bar/stem ships with the frameset, giving you a complete front end from day one. Most aero framesets at this level charge extra for cockpit integration.
3. Full internal routing via FSA ACR headset: Cables and hydraulic lines route entirely through the frame, eliminating exposed housing runs and keeping the front end aerodynamically clean. The ACR headset is the linchpin of the system.
4. Blind dropout design: The integrated one-side blind dropouts refine the rear triangle's appearance and eliminate a subtle aerodynamic interruption at the axle interface — the kind of marginal gain that matters at race speed.
5. Race-proven at the pro level: UCI approved and actively raced by two UCI teams in 2026, the Pressure 2 platform has been validated under real competition conditions, not just wind tunnel simulations.
6. Versatile tire clearance: The 700x32mm maximum opens the door to lower tire pressures and wider casing options, reducing rolling resistance on imperfect road surfaces without compromising the frame's aero character.

Final Take

The Pressure 2 Frameset is the right choice for a rider who wants to build a serious aero road machine on a platform that Cinelli's own race teams trust. The Columbus T800 construction is genuinely competitive, the integrated cockpit simplifies the build, and the UCI approval means you can take it to the start line of any sanctioned event. Available in White Patina and Dandy's Racing Green — two colorways that stand apart from the standard aero-bike palette — it also lets you build something that looks as considered as it rides.