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The “King of the Mountains Chronicles” is a series of 5 previously unreleased interviews with Giovanni Battaglin. In these interviews, Giovanni tells the untold story of how he won the polka dot jersey at the 1979 Tour de France, giving a unique insight into professional cycling back in the ’80s. France, June 27, 1979. Forty… (Read moreThe King of the Mountains Chronicles Part 1: A real cycling odyssey)

Want to make your steel road bike truly unique? Finishing your frame in one of these 8 cromovelato colors is the way to go. In this video, you’ll see 8 different cromovelato samples. Each of these 8 small tubes is an authentic Columbus tube that has been finished the same way as a cromovelato frame.… (Read more[VIDEO] Building a steel road bike: 8 special CROMOVELATO colors for your custom frame)

The heart of any steel road bike is the frame. And in this video, you’ll discover the 5 steps to a great custom frame.     In fact, there are many factors in the frame building process that have an impact on how your custom bike will look and ride. Alex will walk you through the exact… (Read more[VIDEO] Building a steel road bike: 5 steps to a great custom frame)

Want to take a detailed look at how a custom steel road bike is assembled? Then you’re going to love this video. Today we will be watching Officina Battaglin’s mechanic as he builds a custom Portofino bike in the Battaglin workshop. Step by step. First, Alex will introduce this dream bike. The frame is a… (Read more[VIDEO] From bare frame to Italian dream bike)

Want to see how much Italian a custom steel bike can look? Then don’t miss this new Custom Bike of the Week’s episode! Join Alex at the Battaglin workshop in Marostica, and check out a steel road machine with a custom paint job that has Italy written all over it. First, a little context. Anthony,… (Read more[VIDEO] This custom steel bike has a distinctive Italian flair)

If you’ve ever wondered how a fillet-brazed custom steel frame is made, this video will give you all the answers. Join Alex in the Battaglin workshop in Marostica, Italy! Today, he will tell you everything you need to know about building a custom steel bicycle frame with fillet-brazed construction. So, here’s what you’re going to… (Read more[VIDEO] How a fillet-brazed custom steel frame is made)

Want to see a custom bike with a truly spectacular finish? Make sure to check out this new Custom Bike of the Week episode! Today, Alex will show you a custom Portofino finished in an amazing blue cromovelato. This is a Portofino Premium, the most exclusive version of the Officina Battaglin Portofino. Kevin, the owner,… (Read more[VIDEO] NEW custom bike with AMAZING CROMOVELATO finish!)

Since its launch in 2017, the Portofino frame has been the answer for those looking for a truly unique custom bike. There’s no other frame in the world that blends the traditional lugged construction with the contemporary look of the triple-butted Columbus HSS tubeset and the tapered steerer. And while we were already offering custom… (Read moreIntroducing the Portofino Premium: here’s the most exclusive custom finish for your Portofino!)

Cromovelato. If you have been wondering how this spectacular finish is actually achieved on a steel frame, this video will give you the answer. Cromovelato was used for some of the most iconic Italian steel bikes back in the 80s. And a few expert craftsmen in Italy still do it. However, it’s hard to find… (Read more[VIDEO] How a CROMOVELATO steel frame is actually made)

Is it possible to make a modern steel road bike with lugs? The answer is yes, and in this video, Alex from Officina Battaglin will show you how. So step inside the Battaglin bike workshop, and get a unique insight into the Portofino’s design project! Introduced in 2017, the Officina Battaglin’s Portofino is the first… (Read more[VIDEO] How to make a modern steel bike with lugs: behind the scenes of the Portofino project)