Chesini Innovation

[woodbutcher]

Found another interesting bike....anyone have a view on it ?

 

[Cycleops]

Looks nice. What's the frame tubing and how much he is it?

 

[biggs682]

Red and chrome looks good , too small for me .

 

[BalkanExpress]

Innovations are Columbus EL OS

One of the first compact frame designs, (I forget which UK frame maker was doing similar in the early 1990s).

I think this is one of the later versions as it does not have chromed lugs. In fact it is very understated for a Chesini, and I am not sure that is a good thing.

 

[woodbutcher]

Ok two more photos , info is in short supply but l can buy it for €450

 

[woodbutcher]

Innovations are Columbus EL OS

One of the first compact frame designs, (I forget which UK frame maker was doing similar in the early 1990s).

I think this is one of the later versions as it does not have chromed lugs. In fact it is very understated for a Chesini, and I am not sure that is a good thing.

Am l right in thinking that Columbus EL and Genius were made from Nivacrom steel specifically for time trial and climbing bikes. Ive had a look around on the web and it would appear that Chesini Innovations were available either with or without chromed lugs ! I guess from the aesthetic point of view l would prefer chrome but hey l cant be too fussy

 

[Illaveago]

Was that the one and only ?

 

[woodbutcher]

Was that the one and only ?

Im being a bit thick this morning, its the only one l've seen so far mind you l wasn't looking for a Chesini in particular and to be honest l am still thinking about the LOOK but l am waiting for some more detailed photos....and the LOOK is a couple of hundred € more than the Innovation . Make up my mind soon l feel.

 

[Illaveago]

Im being a bit thick this morning, its the only one l've seen so far mind you l wasn't looking for a Chesini in particular and to be honest l am still thinking about the LOOK but l am waiting for some more detailed photos....and the LOOK is a couple of hundred € more than the Innovation . Make up my mind soon l feel.

Put "Hawks "on the end of your bike and you might get what I'm talking about .

 

[woodbutcher]

Put "Hawks "on the end of your bike and you might get what I'm talking about .

Doh ! told you l was being thick this a.m.
très drôle. !!

 

[Illaveago]

Doh ! told you l was being thick this a.m.
très drôle. !!

It looks nice !

 

[BalkanExpress]

Am l right in thinking that Columbus EL and Genius were made from Nivacrom steel specifically for time trial and climbing bikes. Ive had a look around on the web and it would appear that Chesini Innovations were available either with or without chromed lugs ! I guess from the aesthetic point of view l would prefer chrome but hey l cant be too fussy

You can be as fussy as you want.

EL is made from Nivacrom. It has a bit of a reputation for denting easily as it is very thinly dearn. The Oversized version was, i believe, intended to make the tubes a bit stiffer and reduce the denting issue (this may be total rubbish , hopefully an expert will come along ).

450 is a good price. By way of comparison this frame has been on eBay for a little while. Bling paint job, and characteristic dents

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-CHE...rentrq:9e0c597d1640ac84c0b3ef29fffcfc03|iid:1

 

[woodbutcher]

You can be as fussy as you want.

EL is made from Nivacrom. It has a bit of a reputation for denting easily as it is very thinly dearn. The Oversized version was, i believe, intended to make the tubes a bit stiffer and reduce the denting issue (this may be total rubbish , hopefully an expert will come along ).

450 is a good price. By way of comparison this frame has been on eBay for a little while. Bling paint job, and characteristic dents

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-CHESINI-INNOVATION-COLUMBUS-EL-OS-55cm-frameset-STEEL-MINDBLOWING-PAINTJOB/273161027215?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=52955&meid=75661b745f7348b99f251b6c8398dc96&pid=100675&rk=2&rkt=15&sd=392081303883&itm=273161027215&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:d5f2f558-882f-11e8-bfde-74dbd1808291|parentrq:9e0c597d1640ac84c0b3ef29fffcfc03|iid:1

I see what you mean about the frame on e Bay, l wouldn't buy it with those dents but it is a nice paint job.
I would be happy to buy the red one at 450 , l am waiting for some more info on the Look which l also like but is it worth another 200 ? Thats the question l have to answer for myself.