Engineering Simplicity, Performing Exceptionally
For a rider who understands the value of craftsmanship and performance, the name DeAnima might already be familiar. Founded by Gianni Pegoretti, Antonio Attanasio, and Matt Cazzaniga, DeAnima represents the fine edge where Italian craftsmanship meets cutting-edge carbon innovation. But to really understand DeAnima, especially through the lens of the Redondo model, is to understand a rebellion—against overcomplication, gimmicks, and the race for hollow aerodynamics.
And that's precisely what makes DeAnima one of the most authentic builders represented at the 2025 SPOKEN show.
Tradition Reimagined: The Founding Ethos
Gianni Pegoretti—yes, brother of legendary Dario Pegoretti—brings to DeAnima a lifetime of hands-on carbon experience, fused with an ethos grounded in traditional bicycle design. Alongside longtime collaborators Antonio and Matt, the team set out to create bikes that prioritize the essential: ride quality, custom tailoring, and timeless aesthetics.
DeAnima: A Soulful Approach to Carbon Custom in Trentino
In a world where carbon bikes are too often defined by wind-tunnel hype and mass-market branding, DeAnima stands quietly apart. Based in Trentino, Italy, this small and fiercely independent workshop does more than make high-performance frames — it builds meaningful relationships between rider, builder, and machine.
And it does it all in-house, from the first cut of raw carbon fibre to the final coat of paint.
At Chainsmith, we’ve long partnered with DeAnima not only because of their technical mastery, but because they reflect something deeper: a belief that the best bikes are built with soul.
A Legacy Forged in Silence and Precision
Though DeAnima as a name is just over a decade old, its roots run deep in Italian framebuilding. Gianni Pegoretti, a name that quietly echoes the famous Dario Pegoretti legacy, is one of the three craftsmen who form the core of DeAnima. Alongside him are Antonio, responsible for carbon layup, and an in-house painter whose work speaks volumes in his ability to bring to reality what may lurk within the recesses of a rider's imagination.
Together, they represent a rare breed in modern carbon manufacturing: artisans who don't outsource, who don't mass produce, and who don't bend to fashion.
“We are one of the few frame builders that offers our exclusive carbon fibre frame designs, custom geometry, custom paint — all done in our own facilities,” says Gianni.
Their process is calm, deliberate, and entirely under their control.
The Workshop: No Outsourcing, No Compromises
Most carbon frame brands — even high-end ones — work from factory-made kits. Not DeAnima. In their workshop, every layer of carbon is hand-cut, every tube shape fine-tuned, and each frame cured with the rider’s performance in mind.
There are no shortcuts.
Each Redondo or Unblended frame that leaves their hands has been adjusted not only for weight and stiffness but for comfort, control, and road feel — something most carbon brands leave to chance or claim to mimic with marketing.
“The layup is all about being able to tune the frame to the ride quality desired,” Gianni explains. “We were looking to make a frame that was light, rigid — but without the restrictions of pure aerodynamic gains that everyone presents today.”
It’s a bold statement, particularly when so much of the bike industry is driven by marginal gains and ever-shrinking wind-tunnel figures. But DeAnima has no interest in riding trends. Their goal is far more enduring: create a bike you’ll ride for years, not one that expires with next season’s model.
Form Follows Function — Always
What you first notice when encountering a DeAnima is its restraint. There’s no oversized branding, no unnecessarily angular tubing, and certainly no proprietary gimmicks. The frames look purposeful. Balanced. Elegant.
“What’s not required is removed,” Gianni says simply. “Simplicity forms the end object.”
That principle runs through every part of the frame, from the minimalist seat stays on the Redondo to the subtle tube transitions and external cues of craftsmanship. These are frames made to perform, but equally made to be lived with, maintained, and admired without ever becoming outdated.
DeAnima, in short, builds bikes that respect the rider’s intelligence.
Custom as Standard — Because Every Rider Is Different
One of the strongest threads connecting Chainsmith and DeAnima is the shared belief that geometry, fit, and rider lifestyle aren’t negotiable — they’re the starting point. The idea that one or two stock sizes can suit a wide range of riders? That’s simply not how DeAnima works.
“The fact that the Redondo is available in custom geometry means that we can change the frame to reflect the Australian buyer,” Gianni notes. “It’s not all race geometry — there are a lot of requests for more endurance-type geometry that the Australian market appreciates.”
That feedback loop is critical. As DeAnima’s exclusive Australian partner, Chainsmith delivers rider-specific insights that feed directly into the workshop. What emerges is a frame that isn’t just beautiful — it’s biomechanically sound, responsive, and made for exactly one person.
And that changes everything.
Why It Matters: An Authentic Alternative
In a world of big marketing budgets and disposable tech, it’s easy to overlook the small builders who work with patience and intentionality. But DeAnima’s difference is precisely what makes it so powerful — especially for a rider who values quality over quantity, longevity over fads.
“Today’s frames are over-complicated with too many proprietary parts and unnecessary add-ons,” Gianni says. “We didn’t want to follow that route.”
What you get instead is a bike that feels grounded, elegant, and totally personal. A bike that becomes better the longer you ride it. A bike made to perform — and to last.
The Relationship That Makes It Work
More than just technical excellence, DeAnima relies on something rarer still: trust. Trust in their materials, in their process, and in the people they partner with.
“We build frames for customers, but we need 100% confidence in the people who help those customers get their frame,” Gianni says of the Chainsmith relationship. “Together we make the ultimate custom frames.”
And that, ultimately, is what the SPOKEN show is all about: bringing these quiet, powerful stories to the surface. So riders can see — and feel — what makes a truly world-class custom bike.
Redondo at SPOKEN: Quiet Brilliance
At the 2025 SPOKEN show, the Redondo stands not just as a performance road bike, but as a philosophy. You’ll find no proprietary gimmicks here, no bloated claims. Just a stunning carbon frame with thoughtful geometry, real-world ride testing, and elegant execution.
"They should see a frame without any unnecessary materials, fads or proprietary parts. Just a pure simple frame."
Simplicity, after all, is the ultimate sophistication.
Crafted in Italy. Fitted in Sydney. Made for You.
At Chainsmith, we guide riders through every step of a custom DeAnima experience—from geometry and component choice to paint and personalisation. With professional bike fit, mechanical precision, and years of collaboration, your Redondo becomes more than a bike—it becomes an extension of you.
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Written by Alison McGregor
About the Author – Alison McGregor
Alison McGregor is co-founder of Chainsmith and one of Australia’s foremost authorities on European custom bicycles. With over a decade of hands-on experience consulting with Italy’s most revered builders — including direct workshop collaborations with Sarto — she bridges the gap between artisan craftsmanship and rider specificity. Her expertise in professional bike fitting, component selection, and long-form cycling journalism helps Australian cyclists access truly bespoke builds that perform far beyond mainstream expectations. Every detail in her writing reflects lived experience, deep technical understanding, and a dedication to elevating the culture of custom cycling.
