STEEL GRAVEL BIKE BUILD: full Italian steel gravel bike! Officina Battaglin Portofino G 2023 No. 15

In this video, we'll dive deep into a gorgeous steel gravel bike build: the Officina Battaglin Portofino G 2023 No. 15. See all the details that make it the ultimate Italian gravel build! 🚴🇮🇹

And if you want to learn more about the process of making such a head-turner, here's the story of the build project.

🔥 From Instagram to Reality: Steffen, a dedicated cyclist from Germany, spotted the Portofino G on Instagram. Unwilling to let it be just a dream, he decided to reserve the 15th build slot out of the limited 70.

📏 A Truly Bespoke Frame: Alex and Giovanni Battaglin designed the frame geometry to Steffen's body measurements and riding needs.

🔩 Iconic Italian Tubing Joined By Special Lugs: Crafting each Portofino G frame requires two special ingredients. The first one is Columbus GB81, a tubeset tailored by the renowned Italian tubing manufacturer to Officina Battaglin's specifications. The second one is Officina Battaglin's proprietary lug set, with the signature oversized lugs designed to fit the oversized Columbus downtube and the oversized straight 1.5″ headtube.

🎨 The Color Dilemma: Steffen was initially drawn to a silver-blue solid hue, unsure if Officina Battaglin's signature cromovelato was the right choice. But in the end, he couldn't resist the allure of the shiniest bike finish on Earth. His final decision was a magnificent light blue cromovelato, reminiscent of Italy's sky during its prime seasons. And let's not forget, the 'azzurro' (light blue) is the pride of Italian national sports teams.

✨ Intricate Details: The rich light blue cromovelato gradually transitions to polished chrome near the frame's base via a chrome filigree crafted through several hours of meticulous handwork. For that added sparkle, Steffen incorporated a painted-to-match Officina Battaglin stem.

🔧 Full Italian Build: What better way to build up an Italian steel gravel frame than with Italian components? Steffen opted for Campagnolo's gravel offering, the 1x Ekar groupset, and the Levante carbon wheels. He completed the build with a Deda carbon seatpost, Deda carbon handlebar, and a comfortable Selle Italia saddle.


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🇮🇹 ABOUT OFFICINA BATTAGLIN

Officina Battaglin is an Italian brand of custom steel road bikes.

Founded by Giovanni Battaglin, the legendary cyclist capable of winning the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a Espana in just 48 days, Officina Battaglin is among the most celebrated names in Italian frame building.

Giovanni has now passed down the torch to his son Alex, who is dedicated to customizing each build down to the last detail.

With exclusive Italian finishes and a unique fitting method, the Officina Battaglin products bear the founder’s signature, bringing their owners the racing expertise that made the history of cycling.


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