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'''Cilo''' is a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] manufacturer of [[bicycle]]s that currently owned and operated by the Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG), part of the TVS Group. |
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'''Cilo''' was a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] manufacturer of [[bicycle]]s who filed for [[bankruptcy]] in 2002. Previously the bicycles were produced on the shores of Lake Geneva in Romanel Sur Lausanne in the Vaud canton (VD.)<br />"Cilo" means "Cycles Jean Lausanne-Ouchy" (sources needed). The "J" was transformed in "i" for pronunciation purpose in French, “Lausanne-Ouchy” refers to a company in Lausanne, associated to the industrialisation of the city at the turn of the 20th century. |
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[[File:Cilo bicycle.jpg|thumb|Cilo bicycle in Zurich, 2019]] |
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''Cilo'' is an [[acronym]] for Charles Jean Lausanne-Oron.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.24heures.ch/VQ/LAUSANNE/-/article-2001-05-590/romanel--la-marque-passe-aux-mains-d-un-groupe-europeencilo-se-fait-racheterle-fabricant-de-velos |title=Le contenu demandé n'existe plus à cette adresse | 24 heures |accessdate=2009-11-15 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120708004510/http://archives.24heures.ch/VQ/LAUSANNE/-/article-2001-05-590/romanel--la-marque-passe-aux-mains-d-un-groupe-europeencilo-se-fait-racheterle-fabricant-de-velos |archivedate=2012-07-08 }}</ref> The abbreviation from the manufacturer's name ''Jean'' was changed to an ''i'' for ease of pronunciation in French. "Lausanne-Oron" refers to a holding in [[Lausanne]], associated with the industrialisation of the city at the turn of the 20th century. |
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It is possible that Cilo were world champions at other times, most notably in 1982 or 1983. |
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The Cilo of the mid-1970s was a racing bicycle made of [[Reynolds 531]] with the typical Swiss attention to detail. It had chromed forks, drop-outs and rear stays. All lugs were chromed and polished. The components included full 'top-of-the-line' [[Campagnolo]], although Campy brakes were an option. [[Brooks England|Brooks]] saddle, [[Cinelli]] road bars and stem, Christophe clips and straps were provided. Silk [[Tubular tyre|tubulars]] mounted on Cerchio Fiamme rims were standard. |
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Latest revision as of 22:34, 3 September 2024
Cilo is a Swiss manufacturer of bicycles that currently owned and operated by the Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG), part of the TVS Group.
Cilo is an acronym for Charles Jean Lausanne-Oron.[1] The abbreviation from the manufacturer's name Jean was changed to an i for ease of pronunciation in French. "Lausanne-Oron" refers to a holding in Lausanne, associated with the industrialisation of the city at the turn of the 20th century.
Hans Knecht became world champion in 1946 riding a Cilo bicycle; other notable riders include Beat Breu, Daniel Gisiger and Tony Rominger.
Cilo co-sponsored the cycling team Cilo–Aufina with Aufina from 1980 to 1986, and then Atari and Ciclolinea in 1992.
The Cilo of the mid-1970s was a racing bicycle made of Reynolds 531 with the typical Swiss attention to detail. It had chromed forks, drop-outs and rear stays. All lugs were chromed and polished. The components included full 'top-of-the-line' Campagnolo, although Campy brakes were an option. Brooks saddle, Cinelli road bars and stem, Christophe clips and straps were provided. Silk tubulars mounted on Cerchio Fiamme rims were standard.
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[edit]- ^ "Le contenu demandé n'existe plus à cette adresse | 24 heures". Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
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