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Forgione handcrafted bicycles are not just frames: they are travel companions, created to tackle the toughest roads and to turn every climb into a memory to treasure. Today we are pleased to share the testimony of Carmine, who chose the Forgione Hirpus for his latest adventure.
“Hi Vincenzo, look where the Hirpus took me yesterday, from Spondigna station to the Cima Coppi, it took me 5 hours. Thank you Vincenzo for building me a top-class bike, unfortunately I’m just an amateur 🚲👋”
A message that tells much more than a route: the satisfaction of riding a handcrafted frame designed to endure, respond and support the cyclist even through the hardest challenges. The Hirpus, designed by Vincenzo Forgione, was conceived as a gravel touring bike, but it also finds its place on the great Alpine climbs.
The Arco Rosso frame was crafted a few years ago, tailor-made according to the philosophy of essential craftsmanship that defines Vincenzo’s work: bespoke geometry, refined details, and steel able to blend comfort with precision. Over time, Filippo decided to turn that bond into a concrete gesture: riding his bicycle to Gesualdo to meet the craftsman who built the heart of his bike.
From the skilled hands of an artisan in Irpinia to the wildest trails of Europe: this is the story of Carlo Centofanti, the Italian cyclist who tackled the 2025 Trans Balkan Race riding a custom steel bicycle crafted by Vincenzo Forgione, framebuilder based in Gesualdo, in the Irpinia region.
Building a custom bicycle is always a unique journey — a process that combines technique, passion, and craftsmanship. This time, the project was for a new friend from Germany, who dreamed of an elegant and comfortable city bike, tailored to her riding style.
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I build custom frames designed specifically for each athlete, using the Silver Fillet Brazed technique, which ensures both aesthetic beauty and functional performance.
Tests have shown that my frames withstand all types of stress. The spirit of steel frames embodies my construction philosophy: crafting unique pieces built to last over time.
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