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From August 24 to 27, 2023, Officina Battaglin attended Portland’s much-talked-about MADE bike show.  In the industrial setting of Zidell Yards, a former shipyard reborn as an evocative event space, we shared our Italian craftsmanship with the American cycling community.  The energy and passion we felt during those four days were like no other. Every… (Read moreOfficina Battaglin at MADE Bike Show 2023: A Memorable Ride in Portland)

Officina Battaglin, the Italian steel bicycle company founded by the 1981 Giro-Vuelta winner Giovanni Battaglin, has unveiled their latest offering: the “Grand Tour” endurance steel road bike.  This addition marks Officina Battaglin’s first foray into the endurance road bike realm with a premium frame that grants the smooth ride feel of handmade steel. But the… (Read moreOfficina Battaglin unveils the first endurance steel road bike of the custom collection)

Dubbed by BikeRumor as an “Ultra-modern lugged frame”, the Officina Battaglin Portofino R 2023 marries the latest cycling technology with traditional Italian craftsmanship. In this video, we’ll walk you through every detail of the very first Portofino R road bike we assembled, the No. 00/99. But first, some context about what makes the Portofino R a one-of-a-kind… (Read moreVIDEO | Ultra-modern lugged frame: here’s the first Portofino R 2023)

Cycling in Italy is great… But riding a brand-new Italian custom steel road bike can make for a dream cycling holiday! This video has captured the best moments of three American cyclists’ Battaglin Experience… And here’s the full story behind it. Planning a dream cycling holiday in Italy on Italian dream bikes Gary, his wife… (Read moreVIDEO | A dream cycling holiday in Italy on Italian steel road bikes: the Battaglin Experience)

Officina Battaglin has revealed the Portofino G, a new facet of their flagship Portofino. The Portofino G is a gravel variant that embodies the Portofino’s one-of-a-kind design concept of oversized lugs, capable of delivering an unparalleled riding experience:  “If there’s one thing the Portofino is renowned for, it’s the supreme riding comfort.  Reimagining it as a gravel machine… (Read moreOfficina Battaglin’s flagship Portofino can now tackle gravel roads: introducing the Portofino G 2023)

Looking for inspiration for your next road bike build? Introducing the stunning Officina Battaglin Portofino 2022 No. 42 of 50! A custom steel road bike custom-made to the owner’s specifications and expertly assembled with some of the best components on the market. The build project This beautiful machine is the pride and joy of Steve,… (Read moreVIDEO | Custom road bike build inspirations | #8)

Looking for inspiration for your next road bike build? In this video, we showcase the beauty of a custom Power+ EVO steel road bike assembled with top-tier Campagnolo parts. The build project Cheryl, the owner, is a passionate cyclist from Las Vegas. She ordered a bike from Officina Battaglin just a few weeks after her… (Read moreVIDEO | Custom road bike build inspirations | #7)

Officina Battaglin has pulled the curtain off the biggest makeover of the Portofino, their flagship model. The new Portofino R is a steel road bike that showcases the Portofino’s signature style while embracing all the latest trends in road bike design. “We had been feeling the need to push the Portofino toward the race side for a while,”… (Read moreOfficina Battaglin’s flagship Portofino gets a significant overhaul: introducing the Portofino R 2023)

Looking for inspiration for your next road bike build? Take a look at this custom Portofino steel road bike finished in light blue cromovelato. It’s the new ride of Sabrina, a dedicated cyclist from Singapore… And here’s the story behind this project. Switching from a high-end carbon road bike to custom-made steel to improve riding… (Read moreVIDEO | Custom road bike build inspirations | #6)

With its vibrant colors, the Officina Battaglin Power+ EVO 2022 No. 45 might be one of the hottest custom road bike paint jobs of the year! The build project Daniel, the owner, is an entrepreneur from Singapore. He runs his own branding company, which specializes in ESG consulting. To Daniel, cycling feels like flying without… (Read moreVIDEO | HOT custom road bike PAINT JOBS: here’s the Battaglin Power+ EVO 2022 No. 45!)