Contemporary Italian Frame Builders Book

Two Languages: Italian and English

"Italian artisanal framebuilding is a tradition that has developed over centuries and continues to evolve and thrive today. It involves the meticulous craftsmanship of hand-welded artifacts using traditional or modern techniques with high-quality materials. This type of craftsmanship is renowned for its skill and attention to detail and represents a significant part of Italian artisanal culture.

“Framebuilding Italia” is a book born from my passion and curiosity. After writing the book “Save The Rat Bike - People Behind Passion,” in which I had the pleasure of telling the stories of true enthusiasts in this underground world scattered across the globe, I decided to delve deeper into another aspect of the world of two-wheelers that is closer to me: the artisanal construction of frames. Immersed in this field for several years through the Kory York project, I increasingly wanted to get to know and introduce some of the most talented and original Italian framebuilders who, with their hands and ideas, create genuine works of art on two wheels. In this book, I take you on a journey to discover some of them through testimonials, stories, motivations, challenges, and visions.

Italian artisanal framebuilding is a precious page in Italian cycling, and all the individuals involved in this tradition are the beating heart of the culture that, even through these interviews and narratives, are contributing to preserving and spreading our valuable cultural heritage.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for participating in this project, and happy reading." Emanuele Vallorani