Journal

Gianluca grew up in Bergamo near our Italian headquarters. An aspiring racer in his youth, unfortunately, an injury forced him off the bike, and it seemed his passion for cycling would be left behind when he relocated to New York. However, the encouragement of his partner Ellen saw him reconnect with his love of cycling.

THM offers benefits for those prepared to look beyond products from the big three component manufacturers. The firm emerged from the German aerospace industry and was founded by Thomas and Petra Mertin in 1996. It later gained fame when its components were employed by the notoriously fastidious Deutsche Telekom pro team.

One of the defining choices when configuring your bicycle is deciding which groupset to furnish it with. It’s still possible to discern a particular approach to design behind each of the three major manufacturers. This has remained true even as the features offered by each have become fairly universal. 

Passoni Sample Sale is out. Check our disocunted bikes and contact us at info@passoni.it for any info and details. Limited Sample.

Find out the details about the trip our dealer is organizing in Switzerland, passing on the shores of lake of como, and concluding in our Atelier in Milan.

The Nova Gravel is an off-road capable bicycle that retains the indomitable spirit inherent to all of Passoni’s bikes. It’s capable and lively both on and off-road.

Andrea Tonti is an Italian bicycle racer and a great friend of Passoni. His career involved runs at the Giro and Vuelta, plus several of the Classics.

Titanium road bikes have many qualities that can’t be matched by machines made from other materials.Today, the best titanium road bikes continue to offer many riders a perfect balance of weight and ride characteristics.

From virtual design to physical product. 3D printing allows bike makers to create bespoke or short-run products of incredible complexity without the set-up costs of more traditional methods. Relying on a computer-controlled machine working from a digital design, it's letting artisan frame builders push their craft even further. 

Passoni owner Juan Antonio Flecha won many fans as a hard-working and combative racer. His career included a stage win at the Tour de France, victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and visits to the podium at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Since then, he's shared his expertise and enthusiasm with another generation as an expert commentator. We managed what many others struggled to do and caught up with him for a chat. 

Discover the new wave in cycling technology with the electric derailleur gear system. In the last few years many riders have started using this type of gear on their bikes. Find out pros and cons of this technology.

The gravel bike made for the Rouler Live 2022 Event

As the mountains become cloaked in snow, we switch from bikes to skis to explore the high peaks

How one rider began his cycling journey with the fearsome Race Across America

A professional fitting will ensure your new bicycle perfectly matches your needs and physical proportions.

A cleaner silhouette and improved cable routing for Passoni's best selling bike.

How a pair of Passoni riders escape the city’s muggy weather to explore Indonesia’s varied landscape.

Subtly incorporated on the fork of our Cicloprato gravel bike, you’ll find the profile of a series of climbs.

A carbon bike with a titanium soul

How a lifelong obsession with importing European bikes led inexorably toward Passoni 

Passoni’s artisans talk about the process of fabricating a frame in our Milan atelier.

A timeless new bike designed to sit aside from changing trends 

How Passoni owner Jean-Pierre’s love of the water transferred to the tarmac 

On retiring, the Italian Champion Filippo Pozzato was finally free to choose the exact bike he wanted. We find out why he picked a Passoni 

From the way it matches your measurements to tweaks to the geometry to tailor how it handles, each bike is a collaboration between its prospective owner and us.

A rainbow anodised Cicloprato with Campagnolo Ekar groupset and the latest Rockshox Rudy fork.

How a road trip to Europe kickstarted a retirement filled with adventure and Passoni bikes