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Cilo: the Swiss experts for bicycles and mopeds

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The Swiss company Cilo became internationally renowned primarily for its first-class bicycles. But every moped enthusiast and every moped lover must of course immediately think of the equally first-class Cilo mopeds when they hear the manufacturer's name. During the golden age of the moped boom in the 1960s, 70s and into the 80s, the moped models from this manufacturer had a significant impact on the street scene. The company's designers developed some gems that are still unforgotten today. We take a closer look at the manufacturer and its most popular models.

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A Swiss success story

The founder of the manufacturer Cilo, Charles Jan, initially worked as an importer of cars and motorbikes. Among other things, he ensured that Switzerland was supplied with Studebaker and Volkswagen cars as well as Royal Enfield motorbikes. However, he soon discovered that his real love was the bicycle. From 1914, bicycles for racing were therefore produced in Romanel-sur-Lausanne. Incidentally, the brand name is made up of the initials of the company founder and the first letters of Lausanne and Oron: Cycles Jean Lausanne-Oron. Only because the ‘J’ in this constellation of letters proved to be a little awkward to pronounce, Charles Jan quickly replaced it with an ‘I’, which ultimately became the well-known name Cilo.

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Fortune 2.25 x 16" tires F-874 2.P.R. Allround
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Fortune 2.25 x 16" tires F-874 2.P.R. Allround

Manufacturer: Fortune · Tire width [inch]: 2.25 " · Width [inch]: 2 1/4 · Wheel size [inch]: 16 " · Old designation: 20 x 2.25 · Speed index: N = 140 km/h · Load capacity index: 26 = 95 kg · Profile type: F-874 2.P.R. · Tire type: Allround · Color: black · White wall: No · Tubeless (yes/no): Tubetype TT (requires hose)

28,30 EUR

GPO grips manual Magura look black
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11512

GPO grips manual Magura look black

Manufacturer: GPO · Material: Rubber · Color: black · Ø inside: 24 mm · Ø outside: 28 mm · Ø outside: 50 mm · Total length: 105 mm

14,90 EUR

pistone swiing® revival 38 mm | Cilo 502
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17839

swiing® revival piston 38 mm | Cilo 502

Manufacturer: swiing® revival parts · Nominal diameter: 38 mm · Ø outside piston (A): 37.94 mm · Ø piston pin (B): 12 mm · Compression height (C): 27.9 mm · Curvature (D): 5.1 mm · Total piston height (E): 54 mm · Number of piston rings (F): 2 pcs · Piston ring mold: Rectangular ring · Piston ring impact: Flank safety device (FS) · Piston ring height: 2 mm · Piston weight: 78 g

74,90 EUR

NTN 6003 Ball bearing 17/35/10 | Cilo gearbox
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17673

NTN 6003 Ball bearing 17/35/10 | Cilo gearbox

Bearing type: Deep groove ball bearing · Stock number: 6003 · Ø inside: 17 mm · Ø outside: 35 mm · Width: 10 mm · Inner ring width: 10 mm · Manufacturer: NTN · Bearing clearance: CN (standard) · Bearing cage: "-" Sheet steel cage ball-guided

10,30 EUR

swiing® revival spring washer pedal axle 0.6 mm
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swiing® revival spring washer pedal axle 0.6 mm

Spring design: Special spring · Material thickness: 0.6 mm · Ø inside: 17 mm · Ø outside: 29 mm · Manufacturer: swiing® revival parts · Total length: 1.7 mm · Material: Spring steel · Surface: galvanized (blue)

4,50 EUR

Magura handle italic 24 mm
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10698

Magura handle italic 24 mm

Manufacturer: Magura · Material: Rubber · Color: black · Ø inside: 24 mm · Ø outside: 33 mm · Ø outside: 50 mm · Total length: 115 mm

17,20 EUR

Leva della frizione sinistra in lamiera Magura look

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15765

Clutch lever left sheet metal Magura look

Material: Steel · Color: silver

19,50 EUR

Camera d'aria Fortune / Merrick 2.50 x 16
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17789

Fortune / Merrick 2.50 x 16" inner tube

Manufacturer: Fortune · Tire width [inch]: 2.5 " · Tire width [mm]: 63.5 - 63.5 · Width [inch]: 2 1/2 · Tire height [%]: 100 · Wheel size [inch]: 16 " · Valve type: TR4 Auto valve · Old designation: 20 x 2.5

11,40 EUR

Vite di fermo Magura M6 serrata
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12111

Magura set screw M6 tightened

Thread type: M6x1 (standard thread) · Thread length: 18 mm · Total length: 30 mm · Slotted: No · Manufacturer: Magura · Material: Brass · Surface: nickel-plated

3,95 EUR

Tachimetro 60 km/h Ø 48 mm nero / cromo
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10545

Speedometer 60 km/h Ø 48 mm black / chrome

Manufacturer: Made in Germany · Material: Metal · Material: Plastic · Surface: chrome-plated · Color: Chrome · Color: black · Color: red · Color: white · Maximum speed: 60 Km/h · Lighting: Light slit · 4-edge speedometer cable: 2 mm · Thread type: MF10x1 (fine pitch thread) · Ø Receptacle: 48 mm · Ø outside: 50.4 mm · Depth: 50 mm · Total height: 70 mm

69,20 EUR

Continental Go 2.50 x 16" Semi-Slick
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17589

Continental Go 2.50 x 16" Semi-Slick

Manufacturer: Continental · Tire width [inch]: 2.5 " · Tire width [mm]: 63.5 · Width [inch]: 2 1/2 · Wheel size [inch]: 16 " · Old designation: 20 x 2.5 · Speed index: J = 100 km/h · Load capacity index: 42 = 150 kg · Profile type: ContiGo! · Tire type: Semi-slick · Color: black · White wall: No · Tubeless (yes/no): Tubetype TT (requires hose)

67,40 EUR

Cavalletto laterale sinistro a montaggio circolare 25 cm
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Side stand left round mounting 25 cm

Manufacturer: Made in Portugal · Material: Steel · Surface: chrome-plated · Surface: galvanized (blue) · Color: Chrome · Color: silver · Total length: 370 mm · Length pivot point - floor: 250 mm · Mounting type: Screwed clamp · Number of fixing points: 2 pcs · Adjustable: Yes

38,00 EUR

Motorex engine oil (gear oil) manual 450 ml
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10365

Motorex engine oil (gear oil) manual 450 ml

Manufacturer: Motorex · Viscosity (SAE): 80W · Area of application: Gearbox lubrication with clutch · Oil type: GL4 · Contents [ml]: 450 ml · Gearbox type: Foot control · Gearbox type: Manual gearshift · Temperature resistance (min.): -30 - 220 °C

11,40 EUR

25,33 EUR/l

Porta targa in plastica
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10227

Plastic license plate holder

Manufacturer: Made in Switzerland · Material: Brass · Material: Plastic · Color: black · Total length: 175 mm · Width: 108 mm · Height: 11 mm · Thread type: M5x0.8 (standard thread) · Thread length: 6 mm · Mounting type: Nuts & bolts · Number of fixing points: 9 pcs · Ø mounting hole: 6 mm · Hole spacing: 50 mm

9,10 EUR

KMC pedal chain red
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11739

KMC pedal chain red

Manufacturer: KMC · Material: Steel · Surface: varnished · Color: red · Chain type: 410 · Number of chain links: 112 pcs · Chain pitch: 1/2" x 1/8" · Chain lock type: Snap-on closure · Rolling circumference: 1422 mm

21,80 EUR

swiing® ingenious tool Regolazione dell'accensione analogica M14x1,25
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swiing® ingenious tool Ignition adjustment analog M14x1.25

Manufacturer: swiing® ingenious parts · Thread type: MF14x1.25 (fine pitch thread) · Area of application: Measuring tool · Number of components: 4 pcs · Puch OEM number: 905.6.32.101.0

84,20 EUR

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Early successes in cycle racing

After just a few years, the manufacturer's bicycles gained an excellent reputation. Professional racing cyclists in particular appreciated the outstanding quality of the company's bicycles. For example, the famous racing cyclist Hans Knecht triumphed at the Road World Championships in 1946 with a bike from the Swiss manufacturer. As a result, more and more professional and amateur cyclists came to rely on the high-quality bicycles from Lausanne.

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Start of motorbike production

After the Swiss manufacturer's bicycles had already achieved numerous successes in international bicycle racing, the company began to expand its product range in the 1950s to include motorised mopeds. Initially, the focus was on motorised bicycles. However, in the 1960s, the moped began its triumphal march throughout Europe, so that mopeds also began to be produced in Lausanne. Real classics such as the Cilo 502T date from this period, which impressed with its powerful engine as well as its delicate and elegant design.

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Leading bicycle manufacturer in Switzerland and involved in racing

Alongside moped production, Cilo naturally continued to manufacture high-quality bicycles. For many years, the brand was an established name in international cycle racing. Numerous successful Swiss riders, such as Tony Rominger, Beat Breu and Daniel Gisiger, raced from success to success on the manufacturer's bikes. At the height of the company's history in the 1990s, it was the most important Swiss bicycle brand, selling up to 40,000 models. In 1992, the company even founded its own racing team. Together with the video game manufacturer Atari and Ciclolinea, an Italian manufacturer of bicycle components, the racing team celebrated numerous successes.

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Financial difficulties and bankruptcies

Even though Cilo continued to produce bicycles and mopeds well into the 2000s, the brand, like many other two-wheeler manufacturers, ran into financial difficulties. This was due to steadily declining sales figures, including for motorised mopeds. The company was forced into insolvency for the first time in 2002, followed by a second in 2009, which led to complete liquidation. The brand rights were purchased by COLAG in 2015.

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Quality, above-average performance and irresistible design

In addition to the bikes and the numerous racing triumphs, the manufacturer's legendary motorbikes have also remained. However, these gems are not only highly sought-after, but unfortunately also very rare. The Cilo 502T, for example, is a moped that is now almost never seen on Swiss roads in its original condition. In addition to this moped model, however, the Cilo 521 moped is certainly a motorbike that is still unforgotten today.

The 502T model: an icon of filigree design

Even at its market launch, the 502T moped impressed with its extremely elegant, almost filigree design, which was ensured by the frame manufactured entirely in Switzerland, the attractive spoked rims, numerous chrome applications and the striking shape of the tank. In contrast to many a moped from other manufacturers, the moped produced back in the 1960s looked almost gazelle-like and was almost as fast as one of these animals. This was thanks to the engine from the Italian manufacturer Beta in Florence, which incidentally had a lot in common with the legendary 502 engine from Sachs. The moped engine had a displacement of 47.6 cm³ and produced an output of 0.8 hp. However, when measured on the test bench, many series engines achieved a significantly higher output than that specified by the manufacturer. It was not uncommon for the output to be around 1.1 hp. As a result, a 502T was often significantly faster than the 26 km/h specified by the manufacturer, even without tuning. This is another reason why this Cilo model is still very popular with mechanics today, as it offers a perfect basis for customised tuning. The low unladen weight of just 42 kg with a permissible payload of 98 kg also contributes to this. Unfortunately, original spare parts for this moped model with 2-speed manual gearbox are hardly available today, which can lead to a restoration taking a long time.

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The Cilo-512 moped - robust and suitable for everyday use

The Cilo 512 moped is not quite as rare as the 502T. The fact that this moped is still on our roads in fairly large numbers today may be partly due to the fact that it was produced by Cilo until well into the 2000s. Visually similar to the Pony-Cross 521 still produced today, the moped was equipped with a 0.88 kW (1 hp) 49 cm3 Beta engine, a 2-speed automatic gearbox and a Dell'Orto carburettor. The moped reached a top speed of around 29 km/h at the factory. This meant that the moped reached the legal speed limit of 30 km/h without any tuning. The moped was generally fitted with die-cast rims from Grimeca ex works. Like the 502T model, it was a classic single-seater. With a permissible total weight of 180 kg, the Cilo moped weighed 55 kg ex works. Incidentally, spare parts for this moped are much easier to find due to the newer year of manufacture and the higher number of units produced.

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