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Boutique Bicycle Manufacturers – The Ultimate List (N-O-P-Q)

Pegoretti Responsorium Ciavete
A Pegoretti Responsorium Ciavete, equipped with Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Groupset. Tubing: Columbus XCr stainless steel. Dario Pegoretti used only steel and aluminum to create his frames, having used tubes from Excel, Dedacciai, and most recently Columbus. He has also created custom paint and graphics designs for customers. The 'ciavate' paint scheme is entirely hand-painted by Dario and originally drew inspiration from Jean-Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 - August 12, 1988), the American artist. And each Ciavete paint schema is unique, as Pegoretti said: "Please don't ask for a reproduction of a Ciavete paint scheme you've previously seen, as the idea behind Ciavete is for each frame to be a unique work."

Here is the list of the boutique bicycle manufacturers, ordered by their name (starting with N, O, P, and Q). If you want to find a unique bike that fits your personality, review this list.

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Boutique Bicycle Manufacturers – The Ultimate List (B)

Bixxis Prima
Bixxis Prima - Steel frame (Columbus Spirit tubeset), TIG welding, one-piece CNC-machined dropouts, customized geometry available both in regular and slope versions, Italian thread 70mm bottom bracket, 29,4mm seatpost diameter, 32mm derailleur hanger. Super record Campagnolo groupset, Campagnolo Shamal Ultra wheels, fi'zi:k Aliante saddle, Look Blade pedals, Deda Elementi Super Light / 0100 handlebar, Vittoria Open CX tires, Falz fork (by Pegoretti). Bixxis products are entirely hand-made. Each Bixxis frame is 100% made in Italy, at their Seregno workshop, just few miles north of Milan, Italy.

Here is the list of the boutique bicycle manufacturers, ordered by their name (starting with B). If you want to find a unique bike that fits your personality, review this list.

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Officina Battaglin launches disc version of Power+, their best-selling modern steel frame

Officina Battaglin Power+ Disc (featured)
The Power+ Disc is designed to blend the traditional Italian craftsmanship with the latest technology, providing a smooth ride and great stopping power in any road condition. It's the disc version of the Officina Battaglin Power+, with a new blue paint job that sets it apart from its predecessor. -Fillet –brazed steel frame -Columbus Spirit HSS tubeset -Carbon tapered fork -Tapered head tube 1''1/8 1''1/2 -English BB -Front and rear thru-axle 142x12 mm -Head parts and seat collar included

Officina Battaglin, the brand founded and managed by the 1981 Giro-Vuelta winner Giovanni Battaglin, has launched a disc version of their popular Power+.

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Merckx vs Battaglin on Monte Carpegna, 1973 Giro

Merckx vs Battaglin, 1973 Giro (featured)
Merckx vs Battaglin, 1973 Giro (featured)

If you watch Jørgen Leth’s great documentary about the 1973 Giro d’Italia, “Stars and Water Carriers” (Stjernerne og vandbærerne), you may remember Merckx vs Battaglin battle at stage 8 on Monte Carpegna.

On one of the early climbs of the day, Eddy Merckx escaped bringing Spanish climber José Manuel Fuente (KAS) and the young Italian Giovanni Battaglin (Jollj Ceramica) along for company. Foolishly, Fuente took his pulls with the powerful Belgian and after having burned his matches, was spit out the back.

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