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)
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 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!)