Pogliaghi Pista
While this could be one of the finest restorations of a Pogliaghi you could lay eyes on, it’s not a patch on one of Sante’s…
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Rossin Ghibli
Believe it or not, this Rossin pursuit actually started out as a road frame. It came into possession of the talented and dedicated designer/artist/fabricator named…
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Chiossi Cycles Gloria
Paolo Chiossi worked his magic once again, this time with a circa-1940s Gloria frame. While Paolo’s refinement is masterful, it also serves to highlight the…
Zullo Pista
In November last year, I was invited to judge the Single Speed Show ‘n’ Shine that was held as part of Sydney’s Bicycle Film Festival.…
Chiossi Cycles Maino
This magnificent machine was originally a Maino frame from the 1940s until Paolo Chiossi restored it to its former glory. Chiossi Cycles is based in…
Benotto TT
Maybe Giacinto Benotto would let a little tear form at the corner of his eye, were he to view one of his time trial bikes…
Rauler Strada
Founded by the Gozzi brothers, Raul and Reclus, in the late 70s, the Rauler name is said to be a merger between Raul and the…
Colnago Master 55
Happy New Year! I trust you all had a rejuvenating holiday, for it’s time to get back into the swing of things, and what better…
Carrera Corse
We all dream about finding a brand new, virgin classic in a small bike shop and for Piero Morano, shop manager of Deus CYCLEWORKS, that…
Olympia Borghi
The 2011 range from Olympia Cicli is, as you’d expect from Italy’s second oldest and largest bicycle manufacturer (after Bianchi), the latest technology covered with…
Cinelli Golden Black
This black beauty was the product of Cinelli’s in-house design team, probably intended as a special project or an exhibition piece. Cinelli has always placed…
Max Lelli Team
One reason I would only even consider a carbon fiber roadie over classic steel is the organic shapes the material can achieve. Take the forks…
Basso Monza: A Molteni racing icon spotted in Melbourne
One of the more unfamiliar faces you’ll see in a Molteni Arcore vintage cycling jersey is that of Marino Basso, yet the same handsome, dogged…
Cinelli MASH x Woof x ARFX
The Cinelli MASH frame, for those that came late, is a collaboration between Cinelli, San Francisco’s MASH crew, and graphic designer Benny Gold. It’s already…
Bressan Vintage
It’s a real disadvantage not being able to speak Italian. Actually, it’s a real disadvantage not living in Italy. How I’ve gone this long without…
