Officina Battaglin, the Italian steel bicycle company founded by the 1981 Giro-Vuelta winner Giovanni Battaglin, has unveiled their latest offering: the “Grand Tour” endurance custom frame.
This addition marks Officina Battaglin’s first foray into the endurance road bike realm with a premium frame that grants the smooth ride feel of handmade steel. But the Grand Tour, crafted using Columbus GB81 tubing and fillet-brazed construction, offers more than just a comfortable ride.
The frame design allows for tire sizes up to 35 mm, making it a versatile choice to effortlessly transition between well-paved roads and light gravel paths.
“For many of us, the sense of freedom that comes with exploring unfamiliar and unbeaten roads is what makes a long ride worthwhile. We designed the Grand Tour to satisfy this craving for exploration”, said Officina Battaglin’s CEO, Alex Battaglin.
Grand Tour: Two Cromovelato Colors to Choose From
One cannot help but be captivated by the Grand Tour’s simple yet striking paint scheme. Showcasing Officina Battaglin’s renowned cromovelato finish, the frame exhibits a reflective and deep surface achieved through meticulous craftsmanship.
Skilled Italian artisans employ labor-intensive techniques to create a vibrant bike that is sure to turn heads. Offering a choice between two distinctive cromovelato color options, red and blue, the Grand Tour allows riders to express their individual style.
Be sure to see how Battaglin makes their bikes at their Marostika, Italy, workshop, at this video tour conducted by Gravel Cyclist.
Ordering a Grand Tour: Availability & Pricing
In 2023, a limited number of just 50 Grand Tour custom framesets will be made available worldwide. Each one will be custom-made according to the rider’s specific measurements after an individual consultation with Giovanni and Alex Battaglin, ensuring a perfect fit.
To emphasize its exclusivity, every Grand Tour frame will bear a numbered plate brazed to the down tube. The Grand Tour is exclusively available as a disc-brake version to provide riders with superior control and confidence over rougher paths.
For those seeking the ultimate custom experience, Officina Battaglin offers the option of a fully built Grand Tour, with every component tailored to the owner’s needs and preferences.
A custom Grand Tour 2023 includes:
- Custom steel frame built from scratch in the Battaglin workshop;
- Carbon fork;
- Cromovelato finishing (red or blue);
- Headset parts;
- Individually numbered plate;
- Deda Superzero carbon seatpost;
- Deda Superzero DCR carbon handlebar;
- Deda Superbox stem;
- Front and rear thru-axle;
- Certificate of Authenticity signed by Giovanni Battaglin.
The price for a Grand Tour 2023 frameset starts at 4.000 €.
To learn more about the new Grand Tour, visit https://officinabattaglin.com/products/custom-steel-bikes/grand-tour