Chesini X - Uno Steel Vintage Road Bike Frame - Set 61 Cm C - T Columbus SL Campagnolo
Item History & Price
Gelmino Chesini crafted the first racing bicycle which carried his name in 1925, not far from Verona in Nesente. Shortly after the end of WWII Chesini purchased the Valletti bicycle factory, and opened a bicycle shop in via Francia, Verona. Not content with merely manufacturing bicycles with his name on them, Gelmino Chesini invented a word to describe his products, combining the words ‘bicicletta’ (bicycle) and ‘precisione’ to create ‘la biciprecision’. The headtube insign...ia and Chesini company logo incorporates the famous local landmark, the Arena di Verona, a Roman Coliseum.
In the 1960s Chesini steel racing bicycles were ridden to notable victories at the World Amateur Championships, taking the Solo 100km title in 1963, and achieving back-to-back wins in the Team 100km race in 1964 and 1965. It was during this decade that Gelmino introduced his son Gabriele to the family business, which he would later take over.
By the 1980s Gabriele Chesini was awarded a prestigious “Ercole d’Oro” award for his contribution to Italian industry. In this decade he opened a prestigious new Chesini store in via San Paolo, Verona. Catalogue photographs from the period depict a spacious floodlight showroom of striking modernist architectural design, with a large selection of bikes, equipment, clothing and accessories, as well as a well-stocked storage area full to the rafters with rims, tyres and Campagnolo equipment.
________________________________________________________
No high-end Chesini frame is truly complete without the full gamut of specially Chesini-pantographed details likethe iconic head tube, highly sophisticated Chesini seat lug or bottom bracket shell.
This particular frame is professionally repainted by us! The double colour scheme is a Chesini original. The frame is handmade of Columbus SL tubing. Finely filed down head lugs and engraved 'Chesini' head tube. Highly detailed 3D decals, sophisticated braze-on front derailleur. Paired with a Chesini fork with a distinctive Chesini crown with detailed engraving, aero shaped fork blades and a mirror polished up chrome. The rear end is chromed as well. The brake and shifting routing is completely internally due to the aerodynamic advantages. The shifting levers are sitting on the down
tube out of the same reasons too.
The frame has been professionally repainted and looks better than new! Perfect technical condition as well!
GeometrySeat tube c-c: 59.5cmSeat tube c-t: 61cmTop tube c-c: 58cmRear spacing: 126mmHead tube: 180mmWheelbase: 990mmYear: approx. 1984
Model: Chesini X-UnoTubeset: Columbus SL steelBottom bracket thread: ITASeat post diameter: 27.2mm
Headset: 1" threadedFront derailleur: braze onWeight: approx. 3100g frame-set
______________________________
Check out our one of the largest eBay shops for vintage cycling!
Insured shipping worldwide: 100USD.
Please ask for a better rate if you live in Germany or the EU. Pickup is also welcomed in Berlin.
Any questions? Please send a message or give us a call at the shop! We are closed Sundays and Mondays, but will get back to you as soon as possible.
We don't offer any warranty on used products, and advise riding all older bikes and parts with respect!
We've been selling only the very best Italian steel bikes for over a decade now, both online and in store in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin.
Ciao! Cicli Berlinetta
In the 1960s Chesini steel racing bicycles were ridden to notable victories at the World Amateur Championships, taking the Solo 100km title in 1963, and achieving back-to-back wins in the Team 100km race in 1964 and 1965. It was during this decade that Gelmino introduced his son Gabriele to the family business, which he would later take over.
By the 1980s Gabriele Chesini was awarded a prestigious “Ercole d’Oro” award for his contribution to Italian industry. In this decade he opened a prestigious new Chesini store in via San Paolo, Verona. Catalogue photographs from the period depict a spacious floodlight showroom of striking modernist architectural design, with a large selection of bikes, equipment, clothing and accessories, as well as a well-stocked storage area full to the rafters with rims, tyres and Campagnolo equipment.
________________________________________________________
No high-end Chesini frame is truly complete without the full gamut of specially Chesini-pantographed details likethe iconic head tube, highly sophisticated Chesini seat lug or bottom bracket shell.
This particular frame is professionally repainted by us! The double colour scheme is a Chesini original. The frame is handmade of Columbus SL tubing. Finely filed down head lugs and engraved 'Chesini' head tube. Highly detailed 3D decals, sophisticated braze-on front derailleur. Paired with a Chesini fork with a distinctive Chesini crown with detailed engraving, aero shaped fork blades and a mirror polished up chrome. The rear end is chromed as well. The brake and shifting routing is completely internally due to the aerodynamic advantages. The shifting levers are sitting on the down
tube out of the same reasons too.
The frame has been professionally repainted and looks better than new! Perfect technical condition as well!
GeometrySeat tube c-c: 59.5cmSeat tube c-t: 61cmTop tube c-c: 58cmRear spacing: 126mmHead tube: 180mmWheelbase: 990mmYear: approx. 1984
Model: Chesini X-UnoTubeset: Columbus SL steelBottom bracket thread: ITASeat post diameter: 27.2mm
Headset: 1" threadedFront derailleur: braze onWeight: approx. 3100g frame-set
______________________________
Check out our one of the largest eBay shops for vintage cycling!
Insured shipping worldwide: 100USD.
Please ask for a better rate if you live in Germany or the EU. Pickup is also welcomed in Berlin.
Any questions? Please send a message or give us a call at the shop! We are closed Sundays and Mondays, but will get back to you as soon as possible.
We don't offer any warranty on used products, and advise riding all older bikes and parts with respect!
We've been selling only the very best Italian steel bikes for over a decade now, both online and in store in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin.
Ciao! Cicli Berlinetta
