Cilo was a

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manufacturer of

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s that filed for

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in 2002. The bicycles were produced on the shores of Lake Geneva in Romanel-sur-Lausanne in the Vaud canton. Cilo bicycle

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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

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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'

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, although Campy brakes were an option. Brooks saddle,

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road bars and stem, Christophe clips and straps were provided. Silk tubulars mounted on Cerchio Fiamme rims were standard.

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Cycle manufacturers of Switzerland Companies based in the canton of Vaud Companies disestablished in 2002 {{cycle-manufacturer-stub