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Vincenzo Forgione nel suo laboratorio in Gesualdo

Carlo Centaofanti has partecipated Tans Balcan Race 2025 using a Forgione bicycle steel frame

Vincenzo Forgione

Italian craftsman of custom steel frames for every type of bicycle

Tandem Duet

The first Tandem bike custom made for long travels

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Carlo Centofanti

has partecipated Tans Balcan Race 2025 using a Forgione bicycle steel frame

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Gesualdo Experience

When picking up your hand-crafted bike from a master craftsman also becomes a scenic, historical and culinary experience.

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Prices of Forgione custom frames.

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I guarantee my frames for 3 years to the first owner.

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The weight difference between Carbon and Steel frames is no longer a selection criterion: find out why!.

30 Years of Frames

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For over 30 years, Forgione Frames has been crafting custom steel frames with passion and artisan mastery. Every bike is a unique piece, designed and handmade in the heart of Irpinia, for those who seek performance, style, and authenticity. Here tradition meets innovation to create bicycles that last a lifetime.

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Gabriele from Modica: Riding His Forgione Handmade Bicycle from Campania to Sicily

Gabriele from Modica: a bike journey from Campania to Sicily October 21, 2025

Erik's (Sweden) comment and the visit to Gesualdo

Erik, Christin and their custom bike: an experience in Gesualdo When Erik reached out to commission his new steel frame, I knew it would be a special project. From the tubing selection ...

Mattew's Experience with the MTB 29er Trailmaster

Mattew's Experience with the MTB 29er Trailmaster When you choose a frame like the MTB 29er Trailmaster, you're choosing more than just a bike. You're choosing precision, durability, and a handcraf...

Lauro's comment after 200km Randonnée

Lauro's Review: 200-km Randonnée with a Forgione Frame Recently, my friend Lauro, a passionate cyclist and participant in numerous randonnées, shared his experience with his new Forgione frame. After ...

The Magic of the Personalized Frame: Francisco and his Forgione bicycle

Customer Reviews: An Exceptional Experience with Forgione Telai At Forgione Telai, every bike we create is a reflection of our dedication to quality and craftsmanship. We are excited to sha...

Exploring New Horizons with Carmine's Hirpus Gravel Bike

In the photo: Carmine's gravel/touring bicycle, complete with a custom steel frame in Columbus Life, Silver Fillet Brazed, and Columbus gravel full carbon fork.

Jim's bicycle

Hello Vincenzo: First my apologies, it has been a long time, too long, since I last sent you an email. Things have been very hectic & busy. Some travel and too much work. I have had the frame bui...

A review of my bicycle frames sent by Massimo

Hi Vincenzo, here I am to express my feelings after trying the MTB for the first time! I want to make a premise that I think can help you understand my words, so I remember that I am not a biker with ...

An Art that Transcends: Raffaele's Voice on TerraForge

An Elevated Craftsmanship Excellence: Raffaele's Vision of TerraForge At the heart of the TerraForge experience resonates Raffaele's testimony, a two-wheeler enthusiast who has embraced the bea...

Comments by Franco Faletti on his bike received at Christmas

Friend Franco received his bicycle at Christmas and put it under the tree as a real gift from Santa Claus. Even if the weather conditions didn't help, he managed to send me some photos and his commen...

Comments by Gianluca

Customer usage comments: we receive and publish. As we often do, we have received few comments from one of our friends using a bicycle frame realized by Vincenzo Forgione.Here you can find his impres...

Feedbacks from Daniele

I met Vincenzo Forgione as a dear friend, a mountain biker, Vincenzo S., in 2020, spoke to me about a dear fellow cyclist who had started an artisan workshop a few years ago. My friend Vincenzo spoke...

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Come to Gesualdo: an unforgettable experience

Picking up your new Forgione Frames bicycle can be much more: an opportunity to ride with us on the roads of Irpinia, enjoy the local traditional cuisine, stay at the Zembalo Bed & Breakfast in Gesualdo, and explore the village and its surroundings.

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How do I work?

Learn more about the techniques used to make Forgione Frames

Which is the typical steel frame weight for a bicycle?

How Much Does a Custom Steel Bike Frame Weigh? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive, both online and in my workshop. Here is a clear and detailed answer:

Shipments

🎉 Good news for you! The shipping of your Forgione frame or bicycle is completely free! We want you to receive your creation without any worries or additional costs.

Production times

⏳ Lead Times Once all the details of your custom frame have been defined together, the production time is approximately 60 days.

How do you manage to keep your prices so low?

💡 Why Are My Frames Less Expensive? This is a question I’m often asked: “Why are your frames priced so much lower than the big brands?” Many wonder about it, even without askin

Bike Frame Welding: TIG vs. Silver Fillet Brazed

Differences Between TIG and Fillet Brazed I’ll try to clarify a topic that is often underestimated and misunderstood: what is the difference between a steel road or MTB frame welded with TIG and one

If you don't stop to take a picture of your bike every now and then

You bought the wrong bike!

Forgione Hirpus: from Spondigna station to Cima Coppi

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 ...

Filippo's surprise in Gesualdo

From the Workshop Bench to the Road The Arco Rosso frame was crafted a few years ago, tailor-made according to the philosophy of essential craftsmanship that defines Vincenzo’s work:...

The steel soul of the Balkans: Carlo Centofanti's challenge with a custom-built bicycle forged in Gesualdo

The Steel Soul of the Balkans: Carlo Centofanti’s Challenge with a Forgione Bike by Editorial Team From the skilled hands of an artisan in Irpinia to the wildest trails of Europe: th...

A custom-made city bike for a German friend 🚴‍♀️✨

A Custom City Bike for a New Friend from Germany Building a custom bicycle is always a unique journey — a process that combines technique, passion, and craftsmanship. This time, the project was for...

Strike While the Iron Is Hot: Let’s Design Your Custom Bike Together!

If you have always dreamed of a unique bicycle, crafted to your needs with the precision of a true artisan, now is the perfect time to contact me. Creating a custom frame means bringing your cycling d...

Creating Tailored Solutions for Cycling Needs: A Case Study on Custom Handlebar Mounts

Cycling is much more than a sport or a means of transport: for many, it is a passion. As a custom frame and bicycle component builder, I’ve had the privilege of solving unique challenges for cyclists,...

Introducing the Green Steel Frame by Forgione Telai: Where Elegance Meets Functionality

Where Elegance Meets Functionality The new green steel frame from Forgione Telai is a masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship and modern cycling innovation. Handcrafted with t...

Steel vs Carbon Bicycle Frames: Which Is Right for You?

When it comes to choosing a bicycle frame, one of the most important decisions is the material. Two of the most popular options, especially among enthusiasts and experienced cyclists, are steel and ca...

Shots from Zurich: Forgione Bicycles in Switzerland

Shots from Zurich: Forgione Bicycles in Switzerland Recently, I received some wonderful photos from Zurich, sent by two friends and cycling enthusiasts who chose Forgione handcrafted bicycles for t...

Customer Adventures: Exploring the Outdoors with Our Handmade Steel Frames

Explore the stories and adventures of our customers who have chosen our handcrafted steel frames. Discover the unique experiences and breathtaking photos they share with us.

Preview of the FrecciaItalia frame

🇮🇹 The New FrecciaItalia: A craftsmanship excellence tailored for your cycling challenges! 🚴‍♂️ I am thrilled to present my latest work: the FrecciaItalia frame, a blend of technology, lightness, and...

Forgione Telai seatposts

Exploring Excellence with Forgione Frames Seatposts: Customization and Performance Without Limits Cycling is a blend of performance and style, and nothing embodies this better than our Forgione Frame...

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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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Want to live an unforgettable adventure?

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Come to Gesualdo: an unforgettable experience

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Learn more about the techniques used to make Forgione Frames

If you don't stop to take a picture of your bike every now and then

You bought the wrong bike!

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