Cinelli Mod Campione Del Mondo Handlebar 26.4-420mm Vintage R9

The PHILLIPE name marks this as a French handlebar from the era of steel touring bikes. It carries two defining figures: a total width of 400 mm and a clamp diameter of 25.2 mm. What makes those numbers useful is how directly they map onto a build. A 25.2 mm stem clamp needs no sleeve, no shim — just the right stem from the same period. The 400 mm width suits a touring position that stays open and relaxed over long distances.

Why These Two Numbers Matter

The 25.2 mm clamp is a French standard. If you are piecing together a period-correct touring machine, that quarter-millimeter difference decides whether the front end goes together cleanly or becomes a compromise. The 400 mm width puts the rider’s hands at a natural distance — broad enough for stability with front panniers, narrow enough to slip through urban traffic.

This is a used part. The photos form part of the description: they show the actual surface, the actual bends, the actual clamping zone. Look at them carefully. Minor cosmetic marks, micro-scratches, or light storage-related wear may be present without being called out individually.

Where It Fits in a Build

Old French touring bikes — Peugeot, Motobécane, Gitane — were often fitted with exactly this profile: a gently curved drop that lets the rider hold the tops, the hoods, or the drops without strain. If your frame is waiting for a front end, the MOTOBECANE C5 COLUMBUS SPECIAL frameset and the PEUGEOT PX60 frame in FULL REYNOLDS 531 are both natural companions. For the rest of the drivetrain, the SPECIALITES TA 28-40-52 touring chainset speaks the same language.

What Else Is Close By

Another PHILLIPE option exists for narrower builds: the PHILLIPE 410-25 handlebar carries a 25.0 mm clamp, so measure your stem before choosing. For a wider 410 mm alternative with the same 25.2 mm clamp, look at the racing 410-25.2 mm handlebar.