From Cool Hunting, 09.05.2014
Cool Hunting is one of the most awarded blogs in the United States, active in the search for the latest trends in areas: design, technology, style, travel, art and culture. Since 2003 it has been a point of reference for the international creative community.
Below is an excerpt from the article edited by Hans Aschim:
“Cycling holds a very significant place in the heart of Italian culture and design. From the annual Giro d’Italia race (that sends a rushing stream of neon spandex and carbon fiber through the countryside) to “Bicycle Thieves” (aka “The Bicycle Thief”, the iconic novel and film of the same name that defined post-World War II Italy) bikes are a core aspect of Italian identity. At this year’s Milan Design Week we came across a group of frame-builders who are injecting some of the classic, handmade Italian aesthetic into the local bike culture with a touch of forward-thinking innovation. Milan-based Scatto Italiano builds custom frames and sources the finest components for their utility-focused urban machines-complete with handmade, pure american walnut handlebars.
