Italvega History Explained: A Deep Dive ~ Italvega

1970 Italvega
is born

Italvega’s emblem Timeless elegance

"Italvega bicycles were introduced in the early 1970s by an entrepreneur and cycling enthusiast based in California. He imported and marketed Italvega bicycles, which were manufactured in Italy. The bikes were produced to his specifications by Italian contractors, primarily at the Torresini workshop and the Torpado factory. Italvega ..."

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"The desire for one unique bike. A bike like no other."

2016 Italvega changed hands

Life is all about the ride

"The brand changed hands. A new adventure began. Nicholas had something special on his hands. He had one bicycle produced that no one else had."

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Essere Vivo

"Nicholas wanted to achieve a striking effect. He wanted time to stand still for a moment as soon as your eyes glided over the frame. He wanted you to be unable to do anything but take in every little detail."

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2016 Re-Introducing Super Speciale

Super Speciale - Grey Shark

"The Super Speciale is Italvega's ideal bike frame for sporty cyclists who prefer a more comfortable ride. This is made possible by its relaxed geometry. The Super Speciale is an all-round bike frame that feels familiar and stable."

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Super Speciale - Mountain Capri Timeless shapes

"You sit more upright and the steering is refined. The road bike feels comfortable on the asphalt and the handling is direct and precise. The Super Speciale rides best when you maintain a comfortable cruising speed."

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2017 Introduction of the Nuovo SuperSport

"The Nuovo SuperSport bike frame is for cyclists who love speed. The front view of this Italvega racing bike becomes increasingly narrower and flatter. The first contact point of the bike frame has been flattened and the cables are increasingly concealed inside. This gives the bike frame an ..."

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"The wide front fork and rear fork ensure optimal airflow. The faster you go, the more speed you generate. The Nuovo SuperSport is a sturdy beast that easily handles sloping roads and has no problem making tight, sharp turns. This road bike makes you feel confident and grounded, ..."

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2019 Introduction of the Essere Vivo

Essere Vivo Brown Buffalo

"The Essere Vivo is the lightest of all Italvega bicycle frames and is designed for cyclists who appreciate technical design. The Essere Vivo has been developed purely for aerodynamics with its special tube shape."

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Essere Vivo - Affire Blue

"The ingenious design of the bicycle frame in combination with the monocockpit are made to cut through the wind. Because this tube shape ends in a blunt tail, it does not require any extra material and is therefore a real lightweight."

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2021 Introduction of the Ambizioso

Ambizioso - Green Ambition

"The Ambizioso is Italian and so much more. The thoroughbred of the Italvega collection. A frame that is lighter than Nuovo Supersport and more aerodynamic than Essere Vivo."

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Ambizioso - Silver Shadow ( Gazetta Dello Sport Edition )

"This frame has been specially developed for the all-rounder. An aero bike for all conditions. Fast and direct, yet fun and comfortable. Italvega's latest bike combines temperament and passion with technology and innovation."

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2025 Super Speciale 2.0

"The Super Speciale is Italvega's ideal bike frame for sporty cyclists who prefer a more comfortable ride. This is made possible by its relaxed geometry. The Super Speciale is an all-round bike frame that feels familiar and stable. You sit more upright and the steering is refined. The ..."

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2025 Essere Vivo 2.0

"The Essere Vivo is the featherweight of the Italvega family — a frame built for riders who admire technical design and precision engineering. Every tube is shaped with aerodynamics in mind: sharp where it needs to slice the wind, and finishing in a blunt tail that eliminates unnecessary ..."

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"Why Italvega chose the Essere Vivo as the first model to launch Although Italvega was reborn with four frame concepts, the Essere Vivo offered something unique: versatility without compromise. It is aerodynamic yet practical, fast yet comfortable, technical yet approachable. Whether used for long solo rides, spirited group ..."

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