Cicli Barco X Schicke Mütze Valsugana 2.0
Anyone involved in European frame building in steel and stainless steel will surely come across the name Cicli Barco at some point. Many are a little irritated at that moment that the obvious quality of the bikes does not correspond to the widespread name of the brand. And yet, many have seen many Barcos over the years without the family name being visible on the bike - as namedropping, let's drop Scapin, a brand that was considered an absolute reference for high-quality frames in Italian steel in the 90s.
When our friend Sebastian Gondek started looking for a manufacturer who could worthily implement an Aurora frame, he eventually ended up in Padua and contacted the Barco family. Today we are a little proud that we can carry the story a little further and that Andrea, Gianluca and the rest of the family have listened to our ideas and that we can thus offer the All-Road racer Valsugana with a tire clearance of 40mm in a Mützen Edition together with Barco.
The frame is made of Columbus Spirit, head tube, bottom bracket and dropouts are made of stainless steel. We offer the frame in two standard paint finishes called Peaceful lilac and Umbra metallic, prepared exclusively for electronic shifting groups and internal cable routing. And before anyone now gets shortness of breath and accuses us of betraying the cause: the Valsugana 1.0 is still available for all those who fancy a mechanical group, external cable routing and a slim head tube. In addition, numerous extras can of course be implemented at an extra charge, custom paint finishes, custom geometries etc.pp.
In addition to the Spirit version, the frame will soon also be available in stainless steel; pictures will follow here too as soon as the first frame is finished.
The pictures shown here are a so-called serving suggestion, the frameset consists only of frame and carbon fork.
More about Barco and Version 1.0 can be found here.
And the colleagues from Velozette in Vienna have done a nice interview here.
Currently, the frames are in production with an initial batch, delivery times on request.
The delivery time is usually 10 to 12 weeks, as the frames are built individually.
You must pick up this item from our store at Oststraße 119, 40210 Düsseldorf. Simply select "Pickup" during the ordering process. After you have placed your order, you will receive all information about pickup.
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RATING: ★★★★★ 5/5
HIGHS: Absolutely stunning • Meticulous artisanship • Sublime steel feel •
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This is what the English magazine “The Cyclist” wrote in 2019 in their test of a Cicli Barco XCR build. Five stars out of five, mind you. And we can't hide the fact that we are a little proud to be able to call the Valsugana in the Chic Hat Edition our own frameset that certainly doesn't have to fear comparison in the steel sector.
Barco X Beanie
how we interpret the topic of racing bikes: high-quality steel frames, light, beautiful and lively in handling. With all the love for the classics, which are also part of the origin of the hat: modern steel frames of the corresponding quality can hardly be compared to the old treasures in terms of handling and do not have to hide behind modern carbon racers in terms of comfort and agility. As far as the often-cited weight differences are concerned, the 500 or 800 g. in total in terms of system weight are in a negligible range and in our opinion are more than compensated for by the durability and sustainability of the material.
Since 2017, we have enthusiastically implemented a variety of custom projects with Cicli Barco, from classic frame sets with rim brakes to stainless steel gravel bikes and long-distance racers. But not every customer needs custom geometry, which is why we had the desire and idea to create a bike in cooperation with the Barco team that meets our expectations.
which can accommodate 40mm tires in the combination of frame and fork, but in which a 30mm wide modern road tire does not look lost or undersized. The frame is welded from the Columbus Spirit tube set, each with a cross-ovalized top and down tube. Variable inserts give the frame every possibility for construction, gear groups can therefore be implemented mechanically or electrically without having annoying mounts on the frame. We use T47 as the bottom bracket because the larger diameter allows for more rigidity, but the screw connection remains unbeatable in terms of durability, ease of maintenance and unwanted noise generation. The bottom bracket, head tube and dropouts are made of stainless steel, and the entire frame is unproblematic in terms of rust thanks to phosphating. The matching carbon fork comes from Columbus, the thru axle size is 12mm both front and rear. In addition to the traditional bottle holder mounts on the seat and down tube, we have hidden another mount on the underside of the down tube that allows you to mount a third holder. Also quite hidden are our mudguard mounts, which make the Barco a year-round companion for all weather conditions.
The frame set is currently available in two finishes, all white or RAW, a surface treatment that makes each bike unique. Here, the phosphating process is extended, giving the frames a light bronze shimmer that has a completely unique charm in its irregularity. After the bath, these frames are only sealed with clear varnish to keep the surface structure visible.
Barco X Beanie
Whether Shimano DI2, Campagnolo mechanical or electric or SRAM, everything is possible. There is also a lot to choose from when it comes to cockpits, our favorites come from Ritchey or Deda, whether classic with stem and handlebars separately or with a complete cockpit unit. Thanks to the collaboration with Nils from MotivAktiv, a bike fitting appointment can ensure which attachments fit. Or, in case of doubt, which frame size fits.
If you are interested in a Barco or another custom build, write to us. State your size and describe your ideas, this will help us in the beginning.
The bikes listed here are always just examples of how a build can be implemented. They are often built for customers or our exhibition. So if you are interested in such a bike, it makes sense to communicate your size and desired requirements.
We do not ship complete bikes because we believe that on-site delivery is part of the purchase process. And a visit to our shop in Düsseldorf is certainly not the worst option.
