Officina Battaglin has introduced the Matera gravel bike, designed to withstand varied terrains while reflecting Italian craftsmanship. Built from Columbus Spirit HSS steel and featuring modern advancements like 50mm tire clearance and internal cable routing, the Matera is tailored to individual buyers, allowing for a custom finish. Inspired by Matera, Italy's oldest city, the bike emphasizes the harmony between the rider and terrain, echoing the historical significance of the materials used and the landscapes it navigates, as stated by its creator Giovanni Battaglin.
"There's an almost philosophical connection between Matera's ancient stone dwellings, etched directly into the limestone, and a steel frame handmade in Italy. Just as Matera has withstood the test of time, handcrafted steel frames have maintained their special place in cycling despite newer materials coming and going. We've created a bike that connects riders to the terrain in the same way Matera's ancient structures connect to the landscape - through harmony, not domination." - Giovanni Battaglin
"Each bike is finished-to-order for the buyer, so you get to pick the paint for a custom look for your new Italian-made gravel bike."
"Battaglin created the Matera to take on any surface. Campy could say they had been making drivetrains since before there were paved roads."
"Fillet-brazed from light Columbus Spirit HSS steel, Battaglin give the new Matera a greatest-hits of modern gravel tech: big 50mm tire clearance, internal routing, and a UDH."
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