I've owned a few Italian bikes in my time, mostly Olmo's. There are many 100's of Boutique Italian framemakers that didn't produce in high numbers. I will produce a list of these hopefully soon.
As for now, these are my favorites from the 'larger' or more well known companies....How about you?
Gianni Motta
I find the signature bendy seatstays on this make particularly seductive.
Casati: Monza model
Very distinctive 'forked' seatstay caps on the frames. Lots of pantographing. Beautifully finished.
Tommasini
Many of their late 80's pursuit models were absolutely gorgeous.
Ciocc
Olmo
I really liked their 80's models, later ones from the 1990's (which I have owned) tended to be sloppy and had terrible paint and graphics.
Rossin
Legnano
Always had a soft spot for their distinctive lime metallic green paintjobs.
Atala
I like the 80's and 90's steel models, especially the geometry looked spot on.
As for now, these are my favorites from the 'larger' or more well known companies....How about you?
Gianni Motta
I find the signature bendy seatstays on this make particularly seductive.
Casati: Monza model
Very distinctive 'forked' seatstay caps on the frames. Lots of pantographing. Beautifully finished.
Tommasini
Many of their late 80's pursuit models were absolutely gorgeous.
Ciocc
Olmo
I really liked their 80's models, later ones from the 1990's (which I have owned) tended to be sloppy and had terrible paint and graphics.
Rossin
Legnano
Always had a soft spot for their distinctive lime metallic green paintjobs.
Atala
I like the 80's and 90's steel models, especially the geometry looked spot on.