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.

From the Gesualdo workshop to the Alpine climbs

We had already shared on the blog the birth of the Hirpus, Vincenzo Forgione’s latest creation. Today, the direct testimony of those who ride it confirms how comfort, stability and performance meet in a rare balance, the result of the artisanal philosophy that defines every Forgione frame.

Photos from the journey: Hirpus on the Cima Coppi

Carmine with the Forgione Hirpus bicycle on the Stelvio Pass - Cima Coppi.
Carmine with the Forgione Hirpus bicycle on the Stelvio Pass - Cima Coppi.
The Forgione Hirpus bicycle on the Stelvio Bridge, starring in the feat up to the Cima Coppi.
An indelible memory: the Hirpus starring on the way to the Cima Coppi.

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