Behind a Custom Steel Bike

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)