Officina Battaglin Siena Road Bike Custom Build
This build is a perfect example of why modern performance and traditional craftsmanship no longer sit at opposite ends of the cycling world.
At the heart of the bike is the Officina Battaglin Siena frameset, a fillet-brazed steel masterpiece handmade in Italy. The Siena embodies everything that defines classic Italian framebuilding — smooth lines, refined detailing, and that unmistakable ride quality only steel can deliver. There’s a quiet confidence to a frame like this; it doesn’t shout for attention, yet it draws you in the longer you look at it.
Paired with the frame is a lightweight DT Swiss carbon wheelset, adding a sharp, responsive character that beautifully complements the natural smoothness of steel. The combination feels deliberate rather than contrasting — comfort, stiffness, and efficiency working together rather than competing.
Shifting duties are handled by the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed groupset, bringing cutting-edge electronic precision into a classically styled build. The effortless gear changes, silent operation, and refined braking performance underline just how seamlessly modern technology integrates with traditional materials.
Up front, the Deda Elementi Alanera cockpit completes the package. Clean, sculpted, and purposeful, it preserves the bike’s elegant aesthetic while reinforcing its performance-focused intent.
What emerges is more than just a specification list. This is a bike that tells a story — of heritage and innovation, of timeless materials meeting contemporary engineering. It’s a reminder that steel is not nostalgia; it’s evolution with character.
In the video, every detail, surface, and component comes together to showcase a build that feels both modern and enduring — exactly what the Siena was designed to be.
