The Portofino’s special combination of oversized steel tubing and traditional lugged construction was exactly what Boyan was looking for…Īnd he decided to put his name on one of the 70 build slots available for the Portofino 2020.īoyan’s Portofino was made from scratch to his measurements, after Giovanni and Alex Battaglin designed the custom frame geometry.įor the paint job, Boyan opted for a deep blue cromovelato finish. These framesets were launched in 2016 to celebrate Giovanni Battaglin’s 65th birthday and sold out in less than 6 months.īut in 2020, Boyan reached out to the Battaglin workshop to start a new custom build project.īoyan wanted an aesthetically modern bike that would handle just as aggressively as a race machine.Īt the same time, he wanted it to incorporate his Collezione Speciale’s unique ride feel. ![]() So, here’s the full story behind this lugged steel bike.īoyan, the owner, is a doctor from Switzerland who rides one of the 65 limited-edition lugged framesets Collezione Speciale. ![]() In today’s Custom Bike of the Week’s episode, you’ll see a custom Officina Battaglin Portofino, equipped with the latest Campagnolo carbon components. Can a lugged steel bike have a race machine’s aggressive look? Look at this custom build to discover the answer!
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