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The Titanium Bagarre is BIXXIS' first road model with a disc brake designed in house, representing the modern evolution of the Pathos model. It’s designed to meet the needs of those who want a contemporary product that encapsulates the distinctive characteristics of Bixxis in its DNA – craftsmanship, tailor-made details, tradition, and innovation.
Fully customized geometry together with conical and double-thickness titanium tubing make Bagarre one of the lightest, most maneuverable, and secure titanium disc bikes available. Titanium is synonymous with high performance due to its exceptional mechanical properties. Bagarre strikes a balance between unparalleled comfort and maximum responsiveness.
For more information about the BIXXIS Titanium Bagarre or to begin the process of ordering your very own custom Titanium Italian road bike contact BIXXIS at https://bixxis.com/ or the BIXXIS experts of Lakeside Bicycles (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.COM .
The lugged Epopea evokes the fascination for the epic rides of cycling's golden age. The traditional lugged design is inspired by classic Italian hand-made bicycles ridden by the likes of Merckx, Coppi, Francesco Moser, Gianni Motta and Moreno Argentin. In celebration of Doriano’s earliest works, the Epopea features minimal lugs brazed at low temperatures with silver alloy thus reducing loss of strength due to exposure to high temperatures and ensuring optimal alignment of frame and fork.
While the Epopea's lugged construction results in a comfortable bicycle, it does so without any concessions to road feel or the sense of efficiency expected from modern frames. In the end the Epopea is a comfortable, outstandingly tough and durable frame destined to provide it's owner with nearly endless hours of cycling pleasure. The Epopea can be built with your choice of a modern, 12 speed group set or any of the vintage components from the likes of Campagnolo, Sachs, Simplex or StrongLight. Available in 13 standard colours. Custom colours are available upon request.
For more information about the BIXXIS Epopea or to begin the process of ordering your very own classic Italian road bike contact BIXXIS at https://bixxis.com/ or the BIXXIS experts of Lakeside Bicycles (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.COM
Titanium Pathos:
The Pathos is loaded with features unique to BIXXIS, such as, custom drawn, tapered and double butted main tubes, generous chainstays, Rear Drop Outs and Bottom Bracket CNC machined from solid blocks of Titanium, and the Chris King D11 head-set all of which are combined under Dariano's watchful eye into the mystically wonderful whole that make the Pathos unique.
Pathos can be customized in every detail, including geometry, colors (as well as a custom sandblasted process), and components, to allow anyone to create the bicycle of their dreams.
For more information about the Titanium Pathos or to begin the process of ordering your very own custom Titanium Italian road bike contact BIXXIS at https://bixxis.com/ or the BIXXIS experts of Lakeside Bicycles (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.COM .
The Prima comes in three flavors:
Original Prima:
The BIXXIS Prima incorporates original and unique featurs including it's custom drawn Columbus Spirit tubeset, BIXXIS designed X-Stays, and Headtube and dropouts CNC machined from solid blocks of aluminum alloy. Prima is customizable as either a bare frame or a complete bicycle in your choice of colors and components and manufactured in a geometry uniquely designed to optimize your comfort and efficiency on the bike Each Prima comes with your choice of a Chris King InSet 7 or Cane Creek 110 headset, a 29.4mm PMP Titanium Seatpost, and a matching BIXXS EVA Fork.
Prima XL
All the lightness of Prima, with a more contemporary design and high-level performance. Prima XL is an evolution of BIXXIS' original steel Prima bicycle. A more robust head tube specifically designed to compliment the soft shapes of the EVA fork make for a more majestic bike while sacrificing none of its lightness, speed and responsiveness. The Prima XL is available in five colors.
Prima D11
All the features of Prima, plus one exciting variant: the 1-inch 1/8 Chris King D11 headset with internal caps up to 38 mm. Prima D11 is dedicated to those who want to combine aesthetics and comfort with improved lateral rigidity. Prima D11 comes in elegant single color. Nevertheless, it offers as always a full possibility of customization to satisfy all tastes and needs.
For more information about the BIXXIS Prima, Prima XL and Prima D11, or to begin the process of ordering your very own classic Italian road bike contact BIXXIS at https://bixxis.com/ or the BIXXIS experts of Lakeside Bicycles (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.COM
Welcome to Bixxis:
BIXXIS opened in 2015 inspired by the desire of Doriano De Rosa and his daughter Martina to produce a generation of steel and titanium racing bicycle frames which embodied their taste for true cratsmanship.
Experience and innovation:
BIXXIS is built on Doriano’s 40-years' experience as a frame-builder and student of innovative technological solutions. His and his daughter's passion for cycling is the foundation for the creation of beautiful artisanal bicycles for modern cyclists.
This is why they chose the acronym BIXXIS, which means Italian Bicycles for the twenty-first (XXI) century. Bixxis’ philosophy grows out of essential values: the taste for well-made things, tradition but combined with their passion for innovation all coupled with sensitivity to the needs of cycling enthusiasts, both professional and amateur.
A Taste of Unicity*:
BIXXIS products are entirely hand-made. Each BIXXIS frame is 100% made in Italy, at their Seregno workshop, just few miles north of Milan. They have chosen to use steel and titanium to make frames last longer, and maintain their value. By employing TIG welding BIXXIS creates extremely light metal frames.
Listening their clients is fundamental: they listen before they speak and they also speak little because doing is better than saying. Doriano and Martina will listen to your requirements and queries with an ulmost attention born out of their deep attachment to every frame they produce. Each Bixxis is unique, as are tastes, passions, expectations from each cyclist. Every geometry is the outcome of an in-depth study with specific drawings built from each clients specific requirements.
Talking about unicity BIXXIS wants to offer an original bicycle from its individual elements. For instance, each BIXXIS integrates a customized dropout and is built from proprietary Columbus tubes, and includes design features such as X-Stays which give the frame more strength and optimize on-road performances.
Love for real things:
BIXXIS clients are genuine people who love real things and are passionate about them. Each BIXXIS bicycle is exacly this: it’s more than an object, it’s an act of love and truth towarsd cycling – that’s exactly what we feel every day. As every day, you’ll be welcome at the Bixxis workshop.
BIXXIS Prima XL
Welcome to Bixxis: BIXXIS opened in 2015 inspired by the desire of Doriano De Rosa and his daughter Martina to produce a generation of steel and titanium racing bicycle frames which embodied their taste for true cratsmanship. Experience and innovation: BIXXIS is built on Doriano’s 40-years' experience as a frame-builder and student of innovative technological solutions. His and his daughter's passion for cycling is the foundation for the creation of beautiful artisanal bicycles for modern cyclists. This is why they chose the acronym BIXXIS, which means Italian Bicycles for the twenty-first (XXI) century. Bixxis’ philosophy grows out of essential values: the taste for well-made things, tradition but combined with their passion for innovation all coupled with sensitivity to the needs of cycling enthusiasts, both professional and amateur.
A Taste of Unicity*: BIXXIS products are entirely hand-made. Each BIXXIS frame is 100% made in Italy, at their Seregno workshop, just few miles north of Milan. They have chosen to use steel and titanium to make frames last longer, and maintain their value. By employing TIG welding BIXXIS creates extremely light metal frames. Listening their clients is fundamental: they listen before they speak and they also speak little because doing is better than saying. Doriano and Martina will listen to your requirements and queries with an ulmost attention born out of their deep attachment to every frame they produce. Each Bixxis is unique, as are tastes, passions, expectations from each cyclist. Every geometry is the outcome of an in-depth study with specific drawings built from each clients specific requirements. Talking about unicity BIXXIS wants to offer an original bicycle from its individual elements. For instance, each BIXXIS integrates a customized dropout and is built from proprietary Columbus tubes, and includes design features such as X-Stays which give the frame more strength and optimize on-road performances. Love for real things: BIXXIS clients are genuine people who love real things and are passionate about them. Each BIXXIS bicycle is exacly this: it’s more than an object, it’s an act of love and truth towarsd cycling – that’s exactly what we feel every day. As every day, you’ll be welcome at the Bixxis workshop. BIXXIS PATHOS
The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc carbon bike is a superb choice for long rides - pro races or granfondo events. Designed to be faster and smoother than previous versions, the new Infinito CV with disc brakes is built for endurance. The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc, with its re-designed frame shape, has been developed with an endurance-specific geometry and thru-axle rear dropouts for optimum integration with disc brakes. The new infinito CV Disc has Longer chainstays help smooth the ride, and a taller aero headtube gives the rider a low-stress neck position, enhanced by Countervail’s vibration cancelling capacity. The specific CV tuning process reduces rider’s muscle fatigue and increases control for a better overall performance, especially on bumping roads and cobblestone sections. The Infinito CV Disc has been engineered with enhanced aerodynamics with an integrated-look carbon seatpost. The bike is also compatible with Metron 5D aero handlebar for those who want a special touch to the sleek overall aesthetic of the new model. The Infinito CV Disc is fitted with a shallow curved blade, aero, full-carbon fork. Featuring a 1.1/8 -1.5intaper stearer and 12x100mm thru-axle drop outs, for steering stability and precision and braking performance.The fork weighs in at a sleek 390g. The downtube diameter on the 57-61cm frames is increased by 5mm to improve torsional stiffness and optimize weight. Infinito CV Disc uses an integrated-look carbon seatpost, featuring a saddle rail clamp that is adjustable for fore/aft position from +25 to -10mm allowing riders to create the perfect seated pedaling position for maximum performance over extended hours. Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Bianchi Infinito CV disc, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com.</span The Bianchi Infinito XE is the perfect for Granfondo riders serious about performance and aesthetics. The geometry of the Infinito, the ultimate endurance model whose range is topped by Infinito CV, has been optimized in the WorldTour in the one-day classics, providing maximum performance with minimum stress for long distance. It also proved to be the ideal granfondo machine. The bike is ideal for long distances with an optimised carbon layup for a smooth and responsive ride. Although the frameset doesn't utilise the Bianchi countervail system found on higher cost Bianchi bikes it does offer a smooth and responsive bike at this level utilising technology from across the Bianchi frames. Sizes Available in 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59 and 61cm and with a frame weight of just 1,100 grams and the fork 420 grams, the Infinito XE helps you savour every pedal stroke. The Infinito XE is exclusively built for disc brakes, with flat mount calipers. Thru axles both front (12x100mm) and rear (12x142mm) ensure no stress to the frame caused by braking, and with a tyre width compatibility up to 32mm the Infinito XE is capable of taking you further than ever before. The clean lines of the bike are maintained with all hydraulic cables routed internally and the dedicated alloy seatpost has been developed for the ultimate streamlined, integrated look. Talking of streamlined, the alloy stem and spacers have been created by Bianchi for a better head tube connection, the 1 1/8” to 1.5” head tube providing stability at speed and under braking. The characteristics of the Infinito XE are maintained across the frame sizes. The different chainstay lengths means that the bike behaves the same no matter what size you choose. If you have made the reasonable decision to own a Bianchi Infinito XE Disc Ultegra, or if you just have any questions, please feel free to contact the Bianchi experts of Lakeside Bicycles at 503-699-8665 (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.Com . The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc carbon bike is a superb choice for long rides - pro races or granfondo events. Designed to be faster and smoother than previous versions, the new Infinito CV with disc brakes is built for endurance. The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc, with its re-designed frame shape, has been developed with an endurance-specific geometry and thru-axle rear dropouts for optimum integration with disc brakes. The new infinito CV Disc has Longer chainstays help smooth the ride, and a taller aero headtube gives the rider a low-stress neck position, enhanced by Countervail’s vibration cancelling capacity. The specific CV tuning process reduces rider’s muscle fatigue and increases control for a better overall performance, especially on bumping roads and cobblestone sections. The Infinito CV Disc has been engineered with enhanced aerodynamics with an integrated-look carbon seatpost. The bike is also compatible with Metron 5D aero handlebar for those who want a special touch to the sleek overall aesthetic of the new model. The Infinito CV Disc is fitted with a shallow curved blade, aero, full-carbon fork. Featuring a 1.1/8 -1.5intaper stearer and 12x100mm thru-axle drop outs, for steering stability and precision and braking performance.The fork weighs in at a sleek 390g. The downtube diameter on the 57-61cm frames is increased by 5mm to improve torsional stiffness and optimize weight. Infinito CV Disc uses an integrated-look carbon seatpost, featuring a saddle rail clamp that is adjustable for fore/aft position from +25 to -10mm allowing riders to create the perfect seated pedaling position for maximum performance over extended hours. Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Bianchi Infinito CV disc, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com.</span
The Colnago Master X-Light is, in many ways, the definitive Colnago frameset. It's a lugged, plated, painted steel bike with the distinctive fork, tube shapes, and paint that placed it apart from the pack. It first appeared thirty years ago built and painted, as always, by hand in Italy. The frameset is exactly where it has always appeared in the Colnago lineup. The tubing, DT15V steel, is identical to the tubing they used before. When the bike was built last, it was with a tubeset that was a joint effort between Columbus and Colnago. Columbus isn't making the tubes anymore, so Colnago tracked down the guy who drew the tubes, brought him the dies, and he produced them for Colnago. So you get the same mix of star-shaped and round tubes. They are joined by the same lugs. The straight-blade Precisa fork, revolutionary when it first appeared. And so is the chrome-plating, and the luxurious, detailed paint. Even with all this going on, the frame is a relatively svelte 1400g. The big deal with all the pieces is how they work together with the geometry for an incredible ride. The straight blade fork is precise and compliant thanks to the rake and internal tapering. The star-shaped tubes resist the torsional forces of pedaling and the round stays keep the bike comfortable. The ride is fast, stable, and comfortable. Great for riding long, great for riding hard, great for riding long and hard. If you ever wonder what the DNA of a Colnago ride is, ride this bike, and you'll know it. And the paint scheme! The paint applied over the chrome is the acme of Colnago's fascination with fun and funky detailing. Fades, bright contrasts, intricate graphics, its all here. The frameset sports the same 1" steerer tube, though this time with a threadless steerer. Italian-threaded bottom bracket. 27.2mm seat tube diameter. Room for 25mm tires. Two bottle braze-ons. Plated braze-on front derailleur tab. Integrated seat clamp with pin included. Vertical dropouts. The Colnago Master X-Light frameset is the extra light bike of yore, 30 years young. Its ride is now as it was then, a joy like no other. The Colnago Master X is built in sizes from 49 to 65cm in 1 cm increments and in seven colors. We Currently have a 57cm frame in the white, PR99 color scheme in stock. For more information please contact the Colnago experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via e-mail at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com Since the debut of the C40, Colnago’s C-series frames have combined history and technology along with a soupcon of passion and guts. The C60 is no exception. Ernesto Colnago decided: It must be stiffer, and lighter, but also must retain the company’s iconic Master star-shaped tubes. It must be built for longevity, and that ride quality must be the primary goal. It must be fast, but there is no need to eek every ounce of performance at the expense of style. “An emotional bike, with soul,” Ernesto says. Italian soul manifested in a technological tour de force. Like all 'C' models, the C60 was built in Colnago’s Cambiago, Italy, facility, across the street from the home of Ernesto Colnago and painted at Colnago's facility in Tuscany. The company’s premier frames, including the steel Master x Lite and the C-series, are still “fatto in Italia." The C60 retained the C59's Master star shaped, lugged tubes, is 140 grams lighter and a lot stiffer. Similarities end there. Compared with the C59, everything is bigger, wider, and stiffer. Lakeside Bicycles currently has one C60 in stock, a 55cm standard geometry frame in the MHCF color. Guaranteed to accept a 25mm tire (though, when pressed, Colnago admitted that most 28mm tires will fit as well.) Warranty is three years if registered within 11 days of purchase or 2 years otherwise. The frame is complete with matching fork, seatpost and headset. If you have any questions, please contact the Colnago experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via e-mail at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com. For those unfamiliar with the C64’s lineage, the C-series is a handmade carbon bicycle dynasty. It’s iconic for its crimped tube shapes and carbon lugs yet harks back to the stylish looks of classic steel builders. All C-bikes have always been available in custom geometry, and they’ve been at the forefront when it comes to technology, too. While some have complained that the C64 looks very similar to its predecessor, a major visual change is in the seat tube and seatpost. Where the C60 used a lug to join the top tube, seat tube and seatstays, the C64’s lug and seat tube are moulded as a single piece. It means the frame is a little more like a monocoque carbon frame and can use the same aerodynamically shaped seatpost as Colnago’s V2-R. One of the biggest changes is a very simple one. Where the C60 struggled to fit 25mm tyres, the C64 boasts clearance of at least 28mm. In a polls of professional riders taken every year since the introduction of the C40 in 1994, when asked what bike they would most prefer to ride the overwhelming choice has been the Colnago C-frame. For more information please contact the Colnago experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6 or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via e-mail at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com. One final note: The BDBL 54s frame listed here is a 2019 model and is the only frame we have available. Colnago has a number of top-tier carbon fibre race bikes in its line-up. There’s the Italian-made lugged-construction C64, the latest in the iconic C-series. There’s the Concept, the company’s answer to an aero racer. And there’s the V series, an all-round racer that uses a monocoque construction method (like almost every other carbon race bike at the pro level, excluding the C64). It’s the last of these that Colnago has just updated to the company’s highest stiffness-to-weight ratio bike. The V3Rs and V3Rs Disc replace the V2r, a bike that has commonly been the pick for UAE Team Emirates and the now-defunct Wiggle-High5 women’s race team. And like a scene out of The Walking Dead, the V3r joins a long line of similar-looking, do-it-all, lightweight, stiff, compliant and semi-aero race bikes each of which is hungry for your attention. What’s new? Just as we’ve seen with Wilier, Scott and Cannondale, the V3Rs offers stealthy cable integration, dropped seatstays, increased tyre clearance and an overhauled geometry. And while the hefty cable integration is kept for the disc-brake version, there is a direct-mount rim brake version, as well. The Colnago V3rs Somewhat simpler, the rim brake version offers direct-mount brakes and brake cable routing that’s not guided through the stem or headtube. Compared to the V2-r, the new frame is stiffer by 12% at the rear and 6% at the front, all while dropping some 50g of frame weight. A raw, unpainted, 52cm disc-version of the V3Rs weighed in at 790g, with an uncut fork at 390g. However, at a guess, the cable integration found in the disc-version will add back any weight saved. And while Colnago hasn’t said by how much, the new frame is apparently more compliant, too. Part of that may be the overhauled carbon layup, or dropped seatstays allowing more seat tube flex. Another reason may be the new headset that offers surrounding composite material designed to aid in compliance — a feature borrowed from Colnago’s Concept and C64 bikes. Colnago V3rs The geometry has been overhauled, but it remains race-orientated. Much like the new Scott Addict, the V3r is optimised for 28c tyres (it can apparently squeeze in 30c, although Colnago’s own literature says otherwise), and the geometry and fork have been revamped to retain a race bike fit and feel. For this, the bottom bracket has been lowered and the fork length increased, matched with a shorter head tube. With a sloping geometry, the stack and reach figures are now more linear across the eight frame sizes, as well. While Colnago has made no specific claims about the aerodynamic performance of the V3Rs, it’s clear that with an integrated cockpit, dropped seatstays and seemingly truncated tube shapes, it’ll be faster than its predecessor. That fully integrated cabling is exclusive to the disc-version, and uses Colnago’s own stem and a special threaded fork steerer tube to route both the hydraulic hoses and electronic shift wires through the stem and directly into the head tube. Colnago has reworked the integrated seat post binder, too, said to be smaller and more secure than what’s found in the V2r and C64. It holds Colnago’s own version of a D-shaped seatpost. The Colnago V3Rs is available in 8 sloping sizes and 9 colors. For more information we can be reached at 503-699-8665 or info@Lakeside-Bikes.com
Colnago is pleased to present its first bicycle designed to go on any surface, from smooth asphalt to light offroad. Ride longer, ride further - even when the tarmac ends Compared to the C68 Road, the C68 Allroad has a shorter reach and a higher stack. The rider’s upper body stays in a more upright position and their arms are less stretched out. This takes some weight off the hands and puts more on the saddle resulting in a more comfortable ride, especially on rough surfaces or during long rides. The C68 Allroad has greater tire clearance than the Road model, up to 35mm. Furthermore, to improve the performance on bumpy surfaces, the shape of the down tube is slightly different from the road version, and the chainstays and the seatstays are reinforced. The result is the same superior ride feeling as the C68 Road, but enhanced for bigger adventures: you can ride on many different surfaces, i.e. dirt roads and uneven paths. Proudly Made in Italy Colnago bikes are not meant to be ordinary. Following the tradition of the Colnago C Series, the C68 Allroad is true to it's underlaying DNA, composed of several modular parts assembled together by the hands. Some of the joints are left visible, while others have been masked with a complex process of bandaging. The result is a visually seamless frame, with slightly proud head tube and seat cluster. The C68 Allroad, like every C Series Colnago, is dedicated to all those who are able to appreciate the fine art of crafting bicycles. Designed to work with the Colnago CC.10 Inegreated Handlebar, The Colnago C68 Allroad is available in two colors (HABG and HADK) and six sloping sizes for electronic gruppos and disc wheels only. For more information, please click this link or call or write the Colnago aficionados of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (503-699-8665 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, or 12-5 Sun) or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com Introducing the C68 Of the entire Colnago range the model which revolutionizes the concept of 'handmade in Italy', while its DNA and the concept of multiple parts is maintained. In the future the C68 will be available in three versions: Road, Allroad, and Gravel all of which will share the same, totally new soul based on performance while also maximizing rider enjoyment. Clean design, integration and modernity are at the core of the project. The C68 Road will also be availble in a limited edition version employing 3D printed titanium parts intended for an even more exclusive and technologically-oriented audience. We are even hoping someday ("Someday" in Italian translates losely as "Maybe two years, maybe never") to realize the option of a "made-to-measure" frame: the widest range of choices and customization options in the Colnago world. For more information about the C68 including a link to a detailed technical discussion CLICK HERE, other wise feel free to contact the Colnago experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone at 503-699-8665 or via email at info@Lakeside-Bikes.com . The limited-edition Battaglin replica of Stephen Roche’s 1987 Triple Crown frame: Villach, Austria. September 6th, 1987. Last moments of the World Championships of Road Cycling. After nearly 7 hours of racing, the rain that had been falling steadily on the circuit since the morning stopped. The crowd of spectators that had gathered to witness the event now had the chance to see clearly the most talented riders in the world engaging in the battle for the rainbow jersey. The stakes were high, but until that moment the race hadn’t been a bit of a yawn. Just a few attacks, none of them decisive enough to mark a turning point. Going into the climb at the beginning of the last lap, the Irish rider Stephen Roche attacked. Sean Kelly, the other star wearing the green jersey, stayed on his wheel. Their team had performed an excellent job. The action split the group. The riders in the front got rid of most of the competitors, and only 14 racers were left. At this point, there was no other choice to chase the victory but trying to escape. The Dutch Van Vliet got away. The German Golz followed him. Roche closed the break, and so did Sorensen and Winterberg. The group of 5 established a small gap, while the riders behind didn’t react. It seemed like they were expecting for Moreno Argentin, the defending World Champion, to chase them down. Italy was the strongest team in the peloton, and everyone considered Argentin the race favorite. But the gap widened. Four hundred meters from the finish line, Roche launched his attack. There was a narrow space between Sorensen and the barriers on the left side of the road. Roche daringly threw himself right there. While he was approaching, Sorensen inadvertently moved to the left, shutting down that space Roche had chosen to be his way to the finish line. The chances for the Irish to pass between Sorensen and the barriers were reducing at every pedal stroke. But when Sorensen and Roche seemed so close that the action could a massive crash, the Danish moved to the right and Roche was out into the open. He pedaled as hard as he could. This time Argentin responded, but it was too late. Sprinting certainly wasn’t Roche’s secret weapon. He would have probably lost every time he’d found himself in a sprint with Golz and Van Vliet. Not that day. On that day Stephen Roche won the 1987 World Championships. In 1987, Roche was riding a Battaglin bike, which quickly became the icon of professional cycling’s greatest success. The bike was developed by Giovanni Battaglin at his workshop in Marostica, where all the bikes for the Carrera riders were made, and custom-built to Roche’s specifications. It was probably the most advanced racing machine on the market, featuring the best equipment available at the time. With the Officina Battaglin brand, Giovanni has gone back to building exclusive steel frames using the same process and tooling of 30 years ago. That’s why in 2017 he decided to mark the 30th anniversary of Stephen Roche’s Triple Crown with…the 1987. For more information about the limited edition Battaglin 1987, or if you would like to begin the process of ordering a frame, you can contact Officina Battaglin direct at: https://officinabattaglin.com/ or the Battaglin experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com Limited Edition Battaglin Verona 2022: On June 7, 1981, for the first time, the Giro ended in the Verona Arena, the Roman Amphitheater located in the city center. Giovanni Battaglin won that edition, after a 42-km individual time trial where he didn’t know he had won the Giro until he heard the crowd in the Arena chanting his name. It was his first Giro victory… And it was special for many other reasons. Not only did he became the first cyclist to win the Giro in the Arena… Not only did he became the first cyclist from the Veneto region to win a Giro d’Italia…He achieved a record still unmatched: two Grand-Tour victories in just 48 days, the shortest time frame ever. The city of Verona has changed Giovanni Battaglin’s life forever, laying the foundation for his eponymous bike brand. In consequence, every time the Giro d’Italia ends in the city of Verona, we like to commemorate the occasion. In 2022, with the Pink Race’s finishing line inside the Arena for the fifth time, we launched a frame named after the city itself… For more information about the limited edition Battaglin Verona 2022, or if you would like to begin the process of ordering a frame, you can contact Officina Battaglin direct at: https://officinabattaglin.com/ or the Battaglin experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com