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"Cilo" is an [[acronym]] for Charles Jan Lausanne-Oron.<ref>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</ref> The abbreviation of the name from the manufacturer "Jan" was transformed in "i" for pronunciation purpose in [[French language|French]]. "Lausanne-Oron" refers to a holding in [[Lausanne]], associated to the industrialisation of the city at the turn of the 20th century. |
"Cilo" is an [[acronym]] for Charles Jan Lausanne-Oron.<ref>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</ref> The abbreviation of the name from the manufacturer "Jan" was transformed in "i" for pronunciation purpose in [[French language|French]]. "Lausanne-Oron" refers to a holding in [[Lausanne]], associated to the industrialisation of the city at the turn of the 20th century. |
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[[Hans Knecht]] became world champion in 1946 riding a Cilo bicycle; other notable riders include [[Beat Breu]], [[Daniel Gisiger]] and [[Tony Rominger]]. |
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Cilo co-sponsored a European cycling team along with [[Atari]] and [[Ciclolinea]] in 1992. |
Cilo co-sponsored a European cycling team along with Aufina from 1980 to 1986, and then with [[Atari]] and [[Ciclolinea]] in 1992. |
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The Cilo of the mid-1970s was a beautifully crafted racing bicycle made of [[Reynolds 531]] with the typical Swiss attention to detail. It had chromed forks, drop-outs and rear stays. Also all lugs were beautifully chromed and polished. Only the finest components were used. These 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. |
The Cilo of the mid-1970s was a beautifully crafted racing bicycle made of [[Reynolds 531]] with the typical Swiss attention to detail. It had chromed forks, drop-outs and rear stays. Also all lugs were beautifully chromed and polished. Only the finest components were used. These 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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Revision as of 13:58, 20 January 2016
Cilo was a Swiss manufacturer of bicycles that filed for bankruptcy in 2002. The bicycles were produced on the shores of Lake Geneva in Romanel-sur-Lausanne in the Vaud canton.
"Cilo" is an acronym for Charles Jan Lausanne-Oron.[1] The abbreviation of the name from the manufacturer "Jan" was transformed in "i" for pronunciation purpose in French. "Lausanne-Oron" refers to a holding in Lausanne, associated to 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 a European cycling team along with Aufina from 1980 to 1986, and then with Atari and Ciclolinea in 1992.
The Cilo of the mid-1970s was a beautifully crafted racing bicycle made of Reynolds 531 with the typical Swiss attention to detail. It had chromed forks, drop-outs and rear stays. Also all lugs were beautifully chromed and polished. Only the finest components were used. These 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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