Like the Dutch, the Italians have a superb city bike culture, mostly isolated in the North. The Granturismo is the classic Italian city bike, seen all over the streets of Parma, Ferrera, and Milan. Its lightweight design keeps things sporty and nimble while its full chaincase keeps those Armani trousers free of chain oil. Gorgeous colors and luxury grips and seat give the ABICI Granturismo a refined elegance.

Italy is known for its performance race bicycle culture, but not city bikes. While the Northern Europeans have been inspiring North Americans with their bicycle culture for years, the Italians have been riding bikes in their tightly packed cities for years – except nobody knew about it. Towns like Ferrera have a daily bicycle usage rate of 31%, which is near that of Amsterdam, and the streets are packed with lightweight city bikes with brands no one has ever heard of. Except ABICI. Because Italian bicycle culture is fairly insular, the competition between Italian bicycle companies have been fierce, causing a move to Chinese production. To ABICI this was a shame, Italian city bikes have always been built with the same quality as the high end road bikes. In an effort to resurrect the classic Italian city bike, ABICI hired the former steel brazers at Pinarello to build their gorgeous lugged frames. And they started to export the Italian bike, for the first time ever. The ABICI is different from the Dutch or Danish bikes. They feature steeper angles and lighter frames, making them a bit more sportive. But then, in Italy issues like outdoor winter storage and rust aren’t huge problems. The ABICI is perfect for warmer climate or anyone who has space for indoor storage. They’re beautiful bikes, with colours borrowed from old Fiats and Piaggos and a full chainguard to keep the rider as handsome as the bike. ABICI is future memories, a bicycle in its pure conceptual form, a perfect combination of yesterday and of tomorrow, to pedal today. ABICI have the optimal pure form, as there are no wires or other attachments the sensuality of the form is highlighted, a bicycle in its naked form. ABICI, simple and harmonious with its retro simplicity and hi-tech features makes it recognizable and pure. Handmade in Italy, each piece is rigorously tested. This bicycle is available in 52cm or 56cm size. Approximate size guide for this bicycle: 52cm size is designed for riders up to 5'7" tall. 56cm size is designed for riders taller than 5'7".

Specifications:

Frame material: Brazed lugged steel
Gears: Single speed
Brakes: Front calliper
Fork: Steel
Wheels: 700c
Grips: Soft plastic marble
Saddle: Brooks
Kickstand: Center mount
Sizes: 52cm, 56cm

**NOTE**: Due to the very high quality of this bicycle, the manufacturer requires that it be assembled and tuned by a professional bicycle mechanic. When purchased, the bike must be shipped directly to a bicycle store or bicycle service shop near you for assembly. You are suggested to locate a bicycle shop near you that can assemble the bike, and provide this as your shipping address during online checkout. Estimated assembly cost is $25-$50+. Makai Bikes is not responsible for any assembly or tuning costs.

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