ROAD TO ITALIAN™
ITALIAN BICYCLE GROUP
ROAD TO ITALIAN™
ITALIAN BICYCLE GROUP
Italian Bicycle Group N.A. (IBGNA) is a distribution company of Italian cycling products in the United States. The independent bicycle dealer (IBD) is our exclusive channel of trade, and we do not sell business-to-consumer (B2C) direct or online. Distributed brands include Barbieri PNK, Bend36, BikeRibbon, Campagnolo Clothing, MagicGuanto, MagneticDays, MB Wear, MOA Sport, Revoloop (DE), Scagliarini, skingrowsback (AU) and Tacx (NL). We are currently pursuing bicycle frame, component, embrocation, and nutrition and energy brands. All brand and dealer inquiries should be directed to info [at] italianbicyclegroup.com.
Barbieri PNK
Since 1983 Barbieri PNK has been one of the leading bicycle accessory innovators. The company is credited with designing and patenting the industry’s first in-line (CHAIN CLEANER); Barbieri is also responsible for creating the burgeoning market for mini hand pumps (POMPITA). Barbieri has taken pages out of the ‘weightweenie handbook’ by creating the world’s lightest co2 inflator (PIRHANA), mini hand pump (NANA), and tubeless presta valve stems (CARBONARIA). Striking it big with the tubeless tire community, Barbieri was first to market with foam tire cores (ANACONDA). Led by father Adriano, Barbieri PNK remains an Italian family owned company with mother (P)aola, daughter (N)adia and son (K)alman all at the helm.
Bend36
Founded by retired UCI WorldTour professionals Ivan Basso and Alberto Contador (pictured), Bend36 is a range of pre- and after-ride products for men and women including Chamois and Embrocation Creams, and Endurance, Light Legs, Relief and Toning Gels. Bend36 products are backed by the tens of thousands of kilometers logged by Basso and Contador during their careers at the top level of the sport, and are formulated by Italian cosmetics company Cleys. The Bend36 brand is named after the final turn to the Passo Stelvio summit, the famed climb of the Giro d’Italia known as the Cima Coppi, and the highest finish of any Grand Tour.
BikeRibbon
Founded by Ermanno and Rosita Alberti in 1975, La Spirale Snc is credited with creating the first padded bicycle handlebar tape. With its patented design for variable thickness handlebar tape, La Spirale quickly caught the attention of Italian bicycle manufacturers and the BikeRibbon® brand was born. In the late 1970’s BikeRibbon® was first to market with Cork, EVA (i.e., foam) and imitation leather tapes, and in the 1980’s La Spiriale was first to produce multi-color handlebar tapes. Today, La Spiriale offers nearly 25 models of handlebar tapes over a combination of 150 colors, and a range of fixed gear, mountain and road bicycle accessories and parts including: disc bake pads; frame and saddle bags; frame protections; handlebar gel pads, grips, and plugs; rim tapes; and, tubeless tire kits.
Campagnolo Clothing
In 2017 Campagnolo Srl introduced a range of bicycle clothing called Campagnolo Performance Apparel. When first launched the collection was comprehensive, including clothing for men and women, and was sold exclusively through the company’s website direct to consumer. Over the years the product assortment has continued to grow, and during Summer 2019 select articles were distributed to retailers in the United States for the first time. During Q4 2020 the Italian Bicycle Group N.A. picked up the collection, and as long-time Campagnolo® brand passionates we could not be more excited. We are offering the full complement of Campagnolo® clothing to retailers, including the collection for Campagnolo’s newly released 1×13 speed groupset, EKAR®.
MagicGuanto
During professional cycling’s second golden age (1968-1987) MagicGuanto® was the first glove manufacturer to incorporate a lycra-style back with leather palm. The rise of MagicGuanto® was practically overnight, and by the early 1980’s nearly every professional cycling team wore the glove brand. Today, MagicGuanto® is an Italian company and brand specializing in the design and manufacture of 100% Made in Italy collection and professional cycling custom kit. MagicGuanto® clients include amateur and professional cycling teams, bicycle clubs, company brands, individual athletes, mass-participation bicycle rides (e.g., Gran Fondo), and race leader jerseys.
MagneticDays
In 2012 MagneticDays set out to create a new, innovative solution in the field of indoor cycling, going beyond the concept of a “smart trainer”. JARVIS was born, and became the first indoor cycling system with a scientific approach to training called High Tech Training, or the HTT Methodology. JARVIS by MagneticDays is a super premium scientific smart trainer that is 100% Made in Italy of the highest quality raw materials including aluminum, carbon fiber and steel, and has been called ‘The Ferrari of Smart Trainers’.
MB Wear
Founded in 2015 by then teammates Marco Bandiera and Tiziano Dall’Antonia of Gianni Savio’s UCI Professional Continental team Androni, MB Wear has grown into the leading manufacturer of super premium technical socks for cyclists around the globe. MB Wear cycling socks are vailable in six models across two sizes, and come in an array of 11 colors. Weighing only 30 grams per pair, all MB Wear socks are 100% Made in Italy of 70% Meryl Skinlife, 18% Polyamide, 10% Polypropylene and 2% Elastane. PHOTO: Vincenzo Nibali in Maglia Rosa at 2016 Giro d’Italia
REVOLOOP
Lighter. Stronger. Faster. Italian Bicycle Group N.A. (IBGNA) is the official distributor of REVOLOOP® in the United States, the world’s fastest bicycle inner tubes made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Generally, bicycle inner tubes made of TPU are 67% lighter, 200% stronger and nearly 20% faster than tubes made of butyl rubber. Main differentiating points of REVOLOOP® compared to other TPU inner tube brands include 100% made in Germany, lighter weight, less rolling resistance, removable valve core (RVC), compatible with presta valve extensions (PVE), patented flat weld seaming technology, and 100% recyclable. The range of REVOLOOP® inner tubes available from IBGNA includes specially designed tubes for Cyclocross, Fat Tire, Gravel, MTB (Mountain Bike), Randonneur, Touring, Triathlon and Road cycling disciplines.
SCAGLIARINI
Authenticity. Integrity. Passion. Quality. These are the words that best describe G. Scagliarini & Cº., the holding company of SCAGLIARINI™, an Italian life and style brand with business interests in the automobile, bicycle and travel industries. Ciclofficina Scagliarini, the bicycle division of G. Scagliarini & Cº., designs and develops Italian road racing and vintage-style city bicycle accessories, clothing, components and framesets. All SCAGLIARINI™ cycling products are 100% Made in Italy, and the company’s operating markets include consumer, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and private label.
skingrowsback
Shortly after being bit by the dirt and gravel road craze, we searched the far reaches for a collection of Bags that we would use. That search took us to the land Down Under, and a small workshop dedicated to making hardworking and functional equipment, skingrowsback. Given their rugged aesthetic we had visions of taking the Land Cruiser into the outback, and when the bags arrived stateside we found them to be as well-constructed and bombproof as the legendary Toyota. Italian Bicycle Group N.A. is the US distributor of skingrowsback technical Frame, Handlebar, Saddle and Top Tube Bags for bikepacking, and for Where the Pavement Ends, and the Riding Begins™.
Tacx
Effective January 1, 2022, the Italian Bicycle Group N.A. is no longer distributing Tacx® Water Bottles and Cages. If you are interested in Tacx® Water Bottle Cages, then please visit the Water Bottle Cage page at Garmin. If you are interested in Tacx® custom printed or unprinted water bottles, then please visit TacxCUSTOM via one of the following links: www.bicyclewaterbottle.com or www.tacxcustom.com
