Italian framebuilder brazing a steel bicycle

Handbuilt in Siena, Italy

Steel is Real.

Bespoke vintage-style racing bicycles. Silver-brazed, hand-painted, and built to order for the discerning gentleman.

⚙️ Columbus Steel Tubing
🔥 Hand-Brazed Lugs
🏆 L'Eroica Approved

The Soul of Italian Cycling

In the rolling hills of Siena, where the legendary Strade Bianche carve through the vineyards, Officina Veloce keeps the golden age of cycling alive.

We believe that a bicycle should be more than a machine; it should be a work of art that moves you. We reject mass-produced carbon fiber in favor of the timeless ride quality, durability, and elegance of premium Italian steel.

Vintage Italian road bike against a stone wall

Passione, Sudore e Polvere.

We build bicycles for those who ride for the pure joy of it. For those who appreciate the mechanical symphony of a Campagnolo derailleur and the scent of a leather Brooks saddle.

The Anatomy of Veloce

Columbus SLX

We use only the finest Italian steel tubing, offering that legendary "springy" ride quality that absorbs road chatter while delivering power.

Silver Brazing

Our frames are joined using intricate micro-fusion lugs and low-temperature silver brazing, ensuring maximum strength and beautiful, sweeping joints.

Hand-Polished Chrome

Forks, chainstays, and lugs are heavily plated in copper, nickel, and finally chrome, providing a mirror finish that lasts generations.

The Machines

Three classic geometries, tailored to your measurements.

Polished chrome bicycle lug macro

Il Campionissimo (Road)

Our flagship racing geometry. Fast, aggressive, and incredibly smooth.

La Strade Bianche (Gravel)

Wider tire clearance and relaxed geometry for exploring unpaved Tuscan roads.

La Pista (Track)

Pure, unfiltered speed. A minimalist fixed-gear frame for the velodrome or the city.

The Build Process

01

La Misura (Measurement)

You provide your biometric data, and we draft a custom frame geometry optimized for your riding style and flexibility.

02

La Fiamma (The Flame)

Tubes are mitered to the millimeter and silver-brazed into ornate lugs on our heavy cast-iron alignment table.

03

La Verniciatura (Paint)

Multiple coats of deep, wet-look enamel are applied, baked, and finished with hand-painted gold leaf pinstriping.

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From the Peloton

"Riding an Officina Veloce over the white roads of Tuscany is a spiritual experience. The steel frame absorbs everything, yet accelerates like a thoroughbred. It's not a bike, it's a time machine."

— Matteo R., Vintage Cycling Enthusiast

Framebuilder's FAQ

No. We specialize exclusively in steel. While carbon is lighter, steel offers unparalleled ride quality, longevity, and classical aesthetics.

Yes. If you request an "Eroica Build", we will ensure the frame has non-aero cable routing, downtube shifter bosses, and toe-clip compatible geometry.

Because every frame is handbuilt by one master builder, our current lead time is approximately 6 to 8 months from the time of deposit.

Ready to Ride?

Join the waitlist and begin the journey of building your dream bicycle.