Cinelli Criterium — Road Handlebar

There's a bend that tells a very specific chapter of cycling history, and the Cinelli Criterium brings it back faithfully. A re-edition of the beloved classic that carried the same name — also known as the Model 65 — this handlebar was designed for criteriums, with extra wrist room built for the tight, technical riding those races demand. That same shape, unsurprisingly, also works beautifully on the track: similar in curvature to velodrome bars, without matching their depth.

The current version updates the technical details without betraying the soul of the original design: cable breaks, 26.0mm diameter, full compliance with European safety standards. The result is a bar equally at home on a vintage build or a project inspired by track and time trial racing history — a direct heir to those curves, not just a stylistic nod.

You'll find it in our Handlebars collection, a natural fit for anyone building a Latest Builds project with genuine retro character.