The Pegoretti Elio is an Integrated, Electronic Shifting-Only 32 mm Road Bike

Italian framebuilding operation Pegoretti is best known for its steel bicycles with elaborate paint and commitment to craft. Today, the brand announces the release of Elio, a high-performance stainless steel road bike named in honour of the son of Pegoretti artisan Leonardo. Let’s check it out…

Pegoretti Elio Quick Hits

EUR 5,500 frameset
Custom Columbus XCR stainless steel tubing
Carbon fibre aero fork
Internal cable routing
UDH compatible
Electronic groupset only
Disc brakes
Fits 31.6 mm seat posts
BSA bottom bracket only
Maximum rider weight: 120 kg (264 lbs)
Tire clearance: up to 32 mm

Customization and Personal Touches

From the iconic Ciavete paint finish to Pegoretti’s unique geometric designs or solid colorways, Elio is a canvas. Riders can select from various cockpit and headset combinations, including Chris King with Enve, all-Deda, Columbus, or their own internal routing-compliant bar and stem pairing, as long as the latter has a minimum internal diameter of 25 mm. Custom or standard geometry options are available.

Craftsmanship Meets Modernization

The Pegoretti Elio is a celebration of the brand’s enduring philosophy: to balance beauty, performance, and hand-wrought intuition. Several months in development, Elio’s arrival culminates a meticulous process of design iteration, each step an exercise in feel and finesse by master builder Pietro, who speaks of the experience of working steel as a pursuit of harmony.

Built for the Pure Road Experience

Elio’s slightly lowered centre of gravity compared to other Pegoretti models instils a deeply connected ride feel. Confident cornering invites ever-greater speed, bolstered by the bike’s blistering responsiveness and flawless precision. With up to 32mm tyre clearance, Elio signals its
pure road intentions. Evidence of balance abounds – the top tube tapers from 35mm to 31.7mm; the down tube
expands to Pegoretti’s largest yet at 42mm; and the 56mm head tube signals that Elio is the first internally routed Pegoretti. A straight, aero-optimised carbon fork completes the silhouette.