#italian-craftsmanship

#italian-craftsmanship

Gucci first put a horsebit - the metal mullen that chomps into a horse's mouth to allow the rider to control its direction - on a soft leather loafer in 1953. It was, by then, a non-essential bit of tack, a nod to an equestrian tradition in leather making that allied the brand with European aristocracy, even if everyone was driving cars by then.

The new Cortina gravel bike blends classic looks with modern construction using 3D-printed titanium lugs, Columbus titanium tubes, and carbon tubes, optimizing for gravel riding.