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[VIDEO] This ROAD BIKE UPGRADE made a CUSTOM BUILD even more unique!

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!)

[VIDEO] This ROAD BIKE BUILD blends the BEST STEEL TUBING from the 80s with MODERN parts!

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!)

[VIDEO] Building a STEEL BIKE FRAME: The Art of Brazing

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)

[VIDEO] How to build your steel road bike from a classic frame and modern components

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 Part 1: A real cycling odyssey

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)

[VIDEO] Building a steel road bike: 8 special CROMOVELATO colors for your custom frame

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)