Men's and women's bicycles

Choosing a bike starts with three simple questions: where do you ride, how many kilometers do you want to cover, and how frequently will you use the bicycle.

• Surface: asphalt → road or city bike; unpaved and white roads → gravel; trails and single track → MTB; mixed routes with self-powered pedaling → e-bike.
• Use: training and performance, daily commuting in the city, weekend cycling tourism, or off-road adventure.
• Size and components: a bike in the correct size, with a gear group suited to your skill level, makes more of a difference than the frame price.

If you have doubts, our support service can help you compare models and configurations before purchasing, or you can visit our shop in Piasco for a road test.

The frame material affects the bike's weight, comfort, and responsiveness:

• Steel: superior comfort, excellent vibration absorption, and durability over time. Ideal choice for cycling tourism, city bikes, and for those seeking a smooth ride on long distances.
• Aluminum: lightweight, rigid, and affordable. It is the most common material for road, gravel, and entry-level and mid-range MTBs, offering an excellent quality-to-price ratio.
• Carbon: the maximum in terms of lightness and torsional stiffness for the same weight. It allows the frame's responsiveness to be modulated according to the discipline, with a higher investment, typical of top-of-the-range road and gravel bikes.

Want to dive deeper? Discover our selection of road, MTB, and gravel frames.

Women's bicycles are not simply "smaller": dedicated frames often have a shorter top tube, a geometry that reduces the distance between the saddle and handlebars, and components like saddles and handlebars sized for female body proportions. Many brands today offer the same unisex range of sizes, distinguishing fit through specific geometry rather than just the frame graphics.

For this reason, the advice remains the same: choose based on size and geometry, not just the gender indicated by the model. Our filters for height and frame size help you narrow down the selection immediately.

• Bicycle specialists since 1996, with direct experience on road, gravel, MTB, and e-bikes.
• Real pre-sales consultation: you can contact us to compare models before purchasing.
• Tracked shipping via major couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx, GLS, BRT, Poste Italiane) and easy returns within 14 working days.
• Option for installment payments via Findomestic.
• A physical store in Piasco (CN) for those who prefer to see and test the bike before purchasing.

How to choose the bike size online? Refer to your height and, where available, your inseam, cross-referencing them with the size chart for the specific model: every brand and every bike type (road, gravel, MTB) has different geometries even at the same declared size. If in doubt, write to us: we will help you compare your measurements with the geometry of the chosen frame.

Aluminum or carbon? It depends on the use: aluminum offers an excellent quality-to-price ratio and is very durable, suitable for those who ride regularly without aiming for maximum performance. Carbon is lighter and allows for better modulation of frame stiffness, making it the preferred choice for those seeking high performance on road and top-tier gravel bikes.

How much does a new bike cost? Prices vary greatly depending on the type and components: a city bike or an entry-level bike starts at a few hundred euros, while road, gravel, and MTBs with high-end gear groups or carbon frames can exceed several thousand euros. Use the price filters to immediately orient yourself to the price range that interests you.

Can you pay in installments? Yes, at Cicli Mattio you can purchase in installments via Findomestic Banca, subject to approval based on the financial institution's assessment. The option is available directly at checkout for eligible products.

How do shipping and returns work? We ship via major national and international couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx, GLS, BRT, Poste Italiane) and you can return the product within 14 working days from purchase. For assistance with a specific order, you can open a ticket from the website or contact us by phone.