A project born from a passion for steel

In 2013, SAG – Solo Acciaio Galetti was created: a project entirely dedicated to the design and construction of handmade steel bicycles and custom steel frames, with the goal of celebrating the heritage of the Galetti brand through the material that has always represented the history of cycling.

SAG was originally created to bring back four iconic models from the Galetti production of the 1960s:

• Strada
• Pista
• Men’s Touring
• Women’s Touring

All production took place in Veneto, Italy, following traditional framebuilding methods with brazed construction. Every component was carefully selected to respect the style, quality, and philosophy of that era.

The evolution towards modern steel performance

In 2015, following requests for more contemporary and racing-oriented bicycles, the SAG project expanded with four new steel frames:

• R1
• KARL
• TERRA
• TERRA GT

These models represent the evolution of our vision of steel bicycles: combining Italian handmade craftsmanship with modern geometry, performance, and versatility.

Every SAG frame is unique

Today, SAG production is focused exclusively on modern steel frames, each one built according to the specific requirements of an individual rider.

Every frame is designed and created for one person only: considering their position on the bike, riding style, and personal needs.

No two SAG frames are exactly alike.

Each project begins with a direct relationship between the cyclist and our workshop, transforming the construction of a frame into a truly personal experience.

Why steel?

We chose steel as the foundation of our frames because we consider it a living material.

Steel is capable of absorbing road imperfections, delivering exceptional riding comfort while maintaining strength, elasticity, and long-lasting durability.

It allows us to create each frame according to precise specifications, with particular attention to every detail: from the brazing work to the finishing process and final paintwork.

For us, craftsmanship is not an option. It is our standard.

Modern steel technology and timeless craftsmanship

We do not pursue the idea of an ultra-light frame at all costs. Steel has a higher specific weight compared to other materials, but modern manufacturing technology has transformed what is possible.

Over the last twenty years, steel tubing manufacturers have achieved extraordinary results, producing tubes with extremely reduced wall thicknesses of up to 0.4 mm — something that was unimaginable in the past.

Our lightest frames can still reach approximately 1450 grams in size M, offering an ideal balance between performance, comfort, and reliability.

Columbus and Dedacciai: excellence in steel tubing

For our frames, we select tubing from Columbus and Dedacciai, companies with decades of experience and a long tradition in the development and production of high-quality steel bicycle tubing.

Several frame components are manufactured directly in our workshop, including:

• headset components;
• bottom bracket components;
• customised structural parts.

We also produce our own right and left stainless steel derailleur dropouts, allowing us to maintain complete control over quality and craftsmanship.

SAG – Solo Acciaio Galetti represents our vision of cycling: handmade Italian steel frames, built in Veneto, designed to last for generations, and created for riders who seek authenticity, performance, and a unique connection with their bicycle.