Of course the cycling-mad Italians also threw themselves into the mountain bike world, including this Chesini. Genuine Italian finish are the engraved brand names in the head tube and seat stays. Beautiful details like these make the Italians valued suppliers.

The bike is equipped with a complete Shimano Exage groupset, including the cantilever brakes. The brake cable runs through the top tube, like on many Italian road bikes.

Also note the Tomaselli Racer brake levers, a motorsport component.