Country: | Italy | Primary Focus: | Bicycle Frames |
Years of Operation: | 1925 - ? |
General Information |
Chesini (La Biciprecision) models included:-
Innovation, X Uno, Precision, Olimpiade, Criterium, Gran Premio Donna, Recordman Criterium, Arena, Gran Premio
Generally the frame were constructed from Columbus & Oria tubing. Chesini also pantographed componentry - Campagnolo components, saddles, stems, etc.
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History |
Chesini was founded in 1925 by Gelmino Chesini who was a bicycle mechanic before he began building bicycles. He began the business on his own and the first business location was in Nesente on the outskirts of Verona. Later he moved to Verona. He developed what became a well known slogan in Verona, "O Chesini o cammini".
The son, Gabriele Chesini, continued the business. Large numbers of Chesini's were sold in Europe, particularly in Austria, Germany, and other European countries through representatives. A much smaller number were sold to the USA.
Four world championships have been won on Chesini bikes: Juniors, 1963 100KM race, 1964 100KM race, 1965 Juniors, and 1990 (under 23).
Chesini is located in the historic center of Verona (at Via San Paolo 8/10)near Ponte Navi, they are still in business.
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Frame Models |
Model | Category | Produced | Sold As | Examples |
Chesini CAP 7020 | Mountain Bike | 1990 - Mid 1990's | Complete Bicycle, Bare Frameset | 1 |
Chesini Arena | Road Race | 1983 | Unknown | 1 |
Chesini Criterium | Road Race | Late 1980's - Early 1990's | Unknown | 1 |
Chesini Precision '83 | Road Race | N/A | Unknown | 1 |
Chesini X-Uno | Road Race | 1987 - 1988 | Complete Bicycle, Bare Frameset | 1 |