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If you are considering building up a classic steel road frame with modern parts… This video is for you.  Today, we take a look at an Officina Battaglin Marosticana assembled with the latest components from Campagnolo and Deda Elementi. With its skinny Columbus tubing and chrome lugs, this steel road frame honours the timeless aesthetic… (Read more[VIDEO] Building up a CLASSIC STEEL ROAD FRAME with MODERN parts [Custom Bike of the Week])

Looking for ideas for painting a steel bicycle frame? This custom build might give you a little inspiration! In today’s video, we take a look at an Officina Battaglin Power+ EVO 2020 that combines glossy and matte finishes… And here’s the story of how Alex and his team brought to life this bespoke design. Joachim,… (Read more[VIDEO] PAINTING a STEEL BICYCLE frame: this CUSTOM BUILD combines GLOSSY and MATTE paints!)

Can a lugged steel bike have a race machine’s aggressive look? Look at this custom build to discover the answer! In today’s Custom Bike of the Week’s episode, you’ll see a custom Officina Battaglin Portofino, equipped with the latest Campagnolo carbon components. So, here’s the full story behind this lugged steel bike. Boyan, the owner,… (Read more[VIDEO] This STEEL BICYCLE WITH LUGS has an AGGRESSIVE RACING LOOK!)

Looking for the perfect road bike upgrade for a custom build? Take a look at this steel bike’s cockpit and seatpost! Today, Alex will show you a custom Officina Battaglin Portofino featuring a cockpit and seatpost in matching finish.  Miguel, the owner, reached out to the Battaglin workshop in March 2020. He wanted to start… (Read more[VIDEO] This ROAD BIKE UPGRADE made a CUSTOM BUILD even more unique!)

Want to see how modern a steel road bike can be? Take a look at this custom build with no visible cables! In today’s video, you’ll see a Power+ EVO that brings a steel bike’s contemporary aesthetics and technology to a whole new level.  This specific Officina Battaglin model is the first steel frame in… (Read more[VIDEO] This ultra-modern STEEL ROAD BIKE has no visible cables!)

Is this custom build the ultimate Italian dream bike? We think so! And in this video, Alex will show you why. Today, you’ll see an Officina Battaglin Portofino.  From the frameset’s paint scheme to the bike’s finishing kit, every single detail is Italian. So, here’s the story behind this custom build.  David, the owner, had… (Read more[VIDEO] The ultimate ITALIAN DREAM BIKE?)

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)