passoni single speed and top evolution bikes at milan design week 2015
all images and video courtesy of passoni
showcased in the zona tortona district during the 2015 milan design week, passoni exhibited both the ‘single speed’ and ‘top evolution’ bikes, which are both crafted from titanium grade 9 tubes. sections are made using differentiated thickness, drawn and reinforced, with the head tube, bottom bracket and dropouts all CNC machined from grade 5 titanium. the ‘single speed’ bicycle features their project runway dropouts that can be replaced using stainless steel slide-ins. as well, its components include; attack cinelli track, curve cinelli pista and seatpost PMP. the product is left with its pure titanium finish and color, but has graphics which are sandblasted on.
the first iteration of the single speed two-wheeler
in comparison, the ‘top evolution’ bike is also left with a pure titanium appearance with sandblasted applied graphics. however, as well as its aluminum replaceable gear plate, it features a columbus straight tusk fork that is personalized especially for the brand. furthermore, it features shimano dura ace 9000, attack cinelli dinamo, curve cinelli dinamo and veloflex carbon components.
front view of the second model of the single speed
it features cinelli pista handlebars
all the brand’s bikes, including the single speed and top evolution, are made in italy
left in its pure titanium color, graphics are sandblast applied
the making of a titanium frame
the top evolution bicycle
titanium grade 5 is used for the head tube, bottom bracket and dropouts
the bike is also left in its pure titanium color
