Feature: Cicli Galetti Steel Trail / Gravel Bike – The Italian Gravel Bike

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

For almost a century, the Galetti brand has defined itself by the craftsmanship of its products, namely the manufacture of artisanal bicycles. A lot has changed in the world – and the world of cycling – since Cicli Galetti first opened its doors for business in 1920.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review
Cicli Galetti, located at Via Borgo Vicenza,179 Cittadella (1 hour from Venice).

In addition to the construction of modern-day steel frames, Cicli Galetti also performs professional restorations of older machines, including paint and any repairs that may be required.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

New for 2017 / 2018 is Cicli Galetti’s latest creation, the Trail / Gravel bike, constructed from Columbus Spirit and Life steel tube sets.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

This bike is an evolution of prototypes that first saw the light of day in 2015.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

The Galetti branded monocoque carbon fork features a 15mm thru-axle.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

12mm thru-axle on the rear with sliding dropouts made by Paragon Machine Works.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

Cicli Galetti has built the Trail / Gravel frame to have as much space as possible for frame bags – making it perfect for bike-packing or long adventure rides. A third bottle mount is also included.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

Tyre clearance is huge at 29’er x 2.3″ – front and rear.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

Derailleur cables are routed internally, while the rear brake cable runs internally through the top tube, and exits to run down the left side seat stay. The frame supports single or double chainring configurations.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

The bottom bracket shell is English thread, which is bound to please would-be customers of such a bike.

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

cicli galetti steel gravel bike review

For more details on this lovely bike, and the opportunity test ride it, please contact Max at Cicli Galetti – FacebookEmail – Telephone (Italy) 345-3431250.

4 Comments

  1. Avatar Vlad

    Looks a nice bike. However it does not have any rack mounts for a rear rack

    • JOM JOM

      Vlad, this bike can be customized. The bike has evolved considerably since the original prototypes in 2015.

  2. Avatar Tom in MN

    I’d be interested to know their logic on where the rear sliding dropouts are positioned. And if they have any trouble without the adjuster screws in place.

  3. Avatar graeme

    I’ll just pop over to Italy for a test-ride then?

    Nice looking bike and colour.

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