A special thank you to Maurizio, who found and shared with us this Daccordi advertisement, published in Bicisport magazine in 1989. It is always exciting to rediscover pieces of history that testify to our deep connection with the world of professional cycling competitions.
In the image, we can see three frames that we supplied at the time to the professional teams we collaborated with. Each of them has a fascinating story, intertwined with names and teams that left their mark on cycling history.
The S.E.F.B. Galli Frame and Danny De Bie’s World Championship
The frame in the foreground was used by the S.E.F.B. Galli team, where Belgian rider Danny De Bie competed. In 1989, he won the Cyclocross World Championship, a victory that fills us with pride. It is always an honor to know that our frames have supported great champions on their way to such prestigious achievements.
Another interesting detail concerns the Galli sponsor, which was not only a significant name in the cycling industry but also had a direct connection to Gianni Savio, one of the most renowned managers in international cycling. Thanks to this collaboration, a decade-long partnership with the Colombia Selle Italia team was born. This team became a launching pad for emerging talents and riders destined for great success. Among them was a young Johan Bruyneel, who would go on to write important chapters in the history of cycling in the years to come.
Danny De Bie, Cyclocross World Champion in 1989 on a Daccordi bike.
The Team Jolly Componibili ’88 Frame and the Story of Oria
At the center of the image, we see the frame used by Team Jolly Componibili ’88, a historic team that left its mark on professional cycling. This frame was built with Oria tubing, a name that may not be widely known to the general public but was of fundamental importance in the industry.
The Oria company, led by the Mazzuccato brothers, was one of the leading manufacturers of frame tubing from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s. It worked closely with Mannesmann, the German metallurgy giant, to develop high-quality and innovative tubing.
Many historic Daccordi frames were made with Oria tubing, and some, even rarer, with Mannesmann tubing. Few people know that Oria didn’t stop at steel: in later years, it even ventured into the production of carbon fiber tubing, demonstrating remarkable innovation. However, at a certain point, the company decided to exit the cycling industry, leaving behind an important legacy in the world of frame construction.
A Historic Image: On the left, Swiss rider Beat Breu, who would go on to win the 1989 Tour de Suisse.
In the center, Johan Bruyneel, wearing the S.E.F.B. jersey and riding a Daccordi bike, who finished 9th overall.
Right behind him, Venezuelan Leonardo Sierra, who the following year would win the Mortirolo – Aprica stage at the Giro d’Italia, also on a Daccordi bike.
On the right, José Laguía, escorting his team captain Miguel Indurain, who finished 10th overall in this 1989 Tour de Suisse.
Just two years later, Indurain would begin his legendary streak of victories that would earn him the title of “El Pentacampeón.”
The Team Boccaccio Life Frame
Finally, the third frame featured in the advertisement belonged to Team Boccaccio Life, a Belgian team that was among the professional squads we collaborated with at the time. Although less well-known compared to the other two teams mentioned, Boccaccio Life helped bring our frames onto some of the most demanding roads in European cycling.
A Journey Through Cycling History
Rediscovering these images and the stories behind them is a way to celebrate our tradition and our contribution to cycling. Each frame represents an era, a team, a rider—but most importantly, a piece of our passion for crafting high-quality bicycles.
If you have memories, anecdotes, or photos related to these frames and those years, feel free to share them with us in the comments! 🚴♂️✨
