Behind a Custom Steel Bike

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)