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Want to see a road bike build that blends the old with the new? Take a look at the Officina Battaglin Marosticana SLX No. 1! Today, Alex will show you what makes this custom steel bike unique. Samuel, the owner, is an expert cyclist from the US who was craving an injection of 80s nostalgia. … (Read more[VIDEO] This ROAD BIKE BUILD blends the BEST STEEL TUBING from the 80s with MODERN parts!)

Are you enjoying the 2020 Tour de France so far? I loved Van Aert’s sprint yesterday. And today I thought it would be nice to share a few lines of Giovanni Battaglin’s new book, 48 Days…  So you can have a unique insight into racing the Tour in 1979. Let’s hear it from the man… (Read moreWas the 1979 Tour de France more exhausting than this year’s edition?)

Ever wondered how a frame builder makes a steel bike frame? This video will give you the clearest view of the whole process! Today, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how an Italian craftsman creates a steel bike frame from Columbus tubes and cast lugs. You’ll see Officina Battaglin’s master frame builder Gianantonio brazing a… (Read more[VIDEO] Building a STEEL BIKE FRAME: The Art of Brazing)

Can you build a steel road bike from a classic-looking frame and modern components? The answer is yes! And this new video will show you how. Join Alex in the Battaglin workshop in Marostica, Italy.  Today, you’ll discover the 6 steps to a custom steel road bike that blends classic style and modern performance. And… (Read more[VIDEO] How to build your steel road bike from a classic frame and modern components)

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)