Discover the stories behind Italy’s rarest bicycles, where radical ideas, unconventional engineering and exceptional craftsmanship redefined what a bicycle could be. Bringing together creations from Bianchi, Bottecchia, Carlà, Cinelli, Colnago, Confente, De Rosa, Freschi, Galmozzi, Masi, Moser, Rigi, Rossin, Stelbel, and Telavio, the book explores the most fascinating achievements in cycling history. From revolutionary aerodynamic designs and radical geometries to ingenious mechanical solutions and exquisite handcrafted details, each bicycle embodies innovation, creativity, and technical ambition. Dedicated biographies explore the builders’ lives, visions, and contributions to Italian cycling history. Through over 300 photographs, including detailed close-ups, extensive historical research, and technical descriptions, Rare Bikes reveals the origins, distinctive features, and stories behind these creations. It was never simply about building bicycles, but about a uniquely Italian way of imagining, interpreting, and reinventing them: this was The Italian Job. 

Specifications: Softcover with French flaps, 20×20 cm, 250 pages, bilingual edition (English and Italian), printed in Italy.