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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)

Want to see how a custom steel road bike should be to make long climbs more comfortable? Look no further than here. Join Alex at the Battaglin museum in Marostica for a detailed rundown of a premium steel bike custom built for an expert Swiss cyclist who loves climbing. In this Custom Bike of the… (Read more[VIDEO] A custom steel road bike to improve comfort on long climbs | Custom Bike of the Week)

Today I want to share with you the story behind this custom steel bike. Quite a singular paint scheme, isn’t it? It’s a Power+ Disc steel race machine built inside the Officina Battaglin workshop, Northern Italy. If you’re already familiar with our Power+ Disc steel frame, you might remember that its colors are quite different…… (Read moreHow an iconic racing car inspired a custom steel bike with a unique color that changes depending on the light)

Officina Battaglin celebrates the 30th anniversary of the greatest title in professional cycling with a handmade steel frame named after the man capable of winning it. If you scroll down the list of pros who raced on Battaglin steel bikes from 1981 to the late 90s, there’s a name that probably will take you back… (Read moreJoin Stephen Roche in the celebration of the achievement that made you fell in love with cycling)

If you’re attending Rouleur Classic in London on Friday, don’t miss your chance to meet Giovanni Battaglin at Victoria House. Giovanni will be speaking from 17.55 to 18.20 about his legendary Giro-Vuelta double, joining a stellar line-up of guests whose stories will celebrate the hardest race in the world.

We’re proud to announce the release of a limited edition of lugged framesets that marks our founder Giovanni Battaglin’s 65th birthday. It’s called the “Collezione Speciale”, and only 65 pieces will be available. This makes them our rarest steel frames ever. Learn more about this celebratory series on the Collezione Speciale product page. Press Review… (Read moreAnnouncing the Collector’s Dream – Collezione Speciale)