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"Smooth, responsive, surprisingly light and quick: the Portofino G is a fantastic all-road/fast gravel bike"

“Cannot believe how well my Portofino G rides.

So smooth, responsive, surprisingly light, and quick. Fantastic all-road/fast gravel bike. My carbon bike is going to collect a lot of dust.

I get a lot of positive comments on the build.

Thanks again!”

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“Alex, Just a quick note to let you know about how my Power+ is coming along. For background, I’m a recent convert to cycling having played rugby and raced motorcycles for the last 20 years. Almost all my riding is between 30-70 miles with 3,000-4,000’ of climbing. I’m not fast, can’t climb or TT, don’t…

“I have ridden my Battaglin Portofino for 7 rides ranging from 20 miles to 72 miles. First, let me confirm the build. I purchased the complete package from you, which included: Campagnolo Record groupset (172.5 crankset); Deda handlebars/stem; Deda setback seat post; Look Keo carbon pedals; Fizik Antares R3 saddle (regular size); Bora WTO 45mm…

“It all begin with an article on the “Bike Rumour” website.  The Cromovelato finish really attracted my attention, so I checked out the Officina Battaglin website to get more information.   I filled out their enquiry form, expecting to receive a brochure with photos and a price list. Instead, I received a phone call from Alex…

“To My Friend Alex: In December of 2018, I went on a group ride and saw my friend, Allen McKay, on this stunning bike.   I rode up to him and told him that’s the third different bike I’ve seen you on in the last 3 rides together and that is the most beautiful of the…

I got everything put together and I am very happy! Thank you to you and Alex for helping me! The greatest gravel bike ever? Quite possibly. And coning in at just over 20 lbs/9kgs, very fast! Thank you again!

Yesterday I finished the Matera build, everything went well, and the bike is very beautiful. Today I did a first test ride and what should I say… Big smile on my face the whole ride! 😊 It rides very nicely and I‘m very happy with it! Thank you for your support, and all the Officina…

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