My favorite framebuilder created Love #3 Bikes Sell // Trade Magazine This Pegoretti Love #3 Continues an Italian Legacy Dario Pegoretti built race-winning bikes for many of the world's greatest riders. But he was also a skilled painter with unique style. Sadly, he passed away in 2018, but his "Bottega," or shop, has continued building his bikes. Dario designed the Love #3 over 15 years ago and the artisans at Pegoretti still hand paint these frames just like he did. I explain why Dario is the builder I love most and why Pegorettis are my favorite Italian bikes. Read More A Super Nerdy Guide to Bottom Bracket "Standards" Pegorettis use the increasingly rare Italian threaded bottom bracket standard. That got me thinking about the plethora of bottom bracket standards being used. To help our bike techs ID bottom brackets on used bikes, we made detailed diagrams filled with key specs, info, and history. If you're a massive bike nerd like me, maybe it'll interest you. Or, if you're having trouble falling asleep, reading this could help you drift away into a peaceful slumber... Read More A Case for Aluminum Bikes? The Pegoretti Love #3 I featured above is unique among handbuilt road bikes because the frame is aluminum. But who would want a bespoke aluminum road bike? Well, at one point in my life (2020 to be specific), I ONLY rode aluminum bikes. Even though I've relapsed into carbon addiction, it was fun resurfacing this old piece I wrote trying to justify my metal affinity. Was I crazy? Does aluminum have a place in high-performance cycling? Read More Shop Gravel Shop Mountain Shop Road Shop All Bikes Have Questions? Our Ride Guides are here to help via phone, chat, or email. Please see our customer service team’s standard business hours. No longer want to receive these emails? UnsubscribeTPC 1900 Taylor Ave Louisville, CO 80027