Description

Ganna bicycles were founded in 1910 by Luigi Ganna, the first winner of the Giro d'Italia (1909), in Varese, Italy. Renowned for early 20th-century racing heritage, the brand sponsored professional teams from 1913 to 1953, producing high-quality road bikes used by champions like Fiorenzo Magni. Today, the brand's legacy continues through Classic Rendezvous featuring classical styles.

Key Historical Milestones:

Foundation (1910-1914): After winning the 1909 Giro d'Italia, Luigi Ganna retired from racing in 1914 to focus on building his own bicycle brand, utilizing his engineering knowledge.

Racing Team (1913-1953): The Ganna cycling team was a consistent presence in Italian road racing. Fiorenzo Magni won the 1951 Giro d'Italia riding a Ganna bicycle.

Manufacturing Reputation: Ganna became known for well-crafted steel bikes, often featuring unique components such as "grey" livery (introduced in 1932) and specialized racing gearing.

Brand Evolution: While heavily involved in racing during the 1920s and 1930s, the company (also manufacturing motorcycles by 1923) continued to produce bicycles for decades.

Modern Era: The Ganna brand continues under the Giubilato company, maintaining a focus on classic, high-quality, and vintage-style bicycles.

Iconic Features of Vintage Ganna Bikes:

Components: Early models utilized specialized gear systems, such as the Super Champion gearboxes or Cervino derailleurs.

Components: Often equipped with Universal brakes and hand-crafted saddles.

Design: Known for fine steel craftsmanship and iconic, often grey,, paintwork from the 1930s onwards.