What made Alessandro an aggressive rider when he was younger has evolved into a lifelong hunt for data relating to bike performance and to human performance. When he’s not attacking his fellow riders on climbs, he’s analyzing his post-ride results for proof of what can be improved. In addition to his unrelenting search for knowledge, he brings an expertise in finite element analysis, carbon fiber structures, and mechanical engineering.

Alessandro asserts that straight tubes are the best structural choice for a bike frame. What he wants in his frame are slim seatstays, a big round downtube, an integrated stem, a traditional round seat post, and a medium sloping top tube. His definition of an ideal ride is a perfectly designed bike, good company, and a strong tailwind on the return home.

As a designer, Alessio’s attention to small details is seen in his bike frame. He prefers a simple frame with clean lines and graphics, and he opts for mid-depth wheels to complement his rider profile as a climber. He claims that his past as a mountain biker turned him off to flat roads and that he’d rather ride in the mountains. Yet while he pushes himself on descents, he’s decidedly non-competitive.

His shorter height tends him toward a small frame but his riding style demands a stiff frame with aggressive geometry and precise handling. This means a frame with a lower stack, which shifts his weight toward the front end, and shorter chainstays for more responsive handling.

At a lofty 1.82m (6’), Wolfgang can pull off the look of a pro without having to aggressively twist and bend in order to fit his bike’s race setup. He’s a virtual diesel engine on the bike, accustomed to long, powerful efforts lasting many kilometers. While he defines himself as “semi-competitive” — if pressed to confess, he’ll tell you that he enjoys dropping his friends or put another way, that he hates getting dropped by them.

His taste for a classic minimalistic look with regard to his bike’s aesthetics contrasts sharply with his early adoption of proven technology because for him, disc brakes are a must.

Corrado has ridden and wrenched on pretty much any kind of bike there was during his career. He started racing cross-country (XC) In the late 90’s. As suspension for off-road bikes improved, so did his skills. He transformed himself into a downhill rider and competed in both the Italian racing scene and all over Europe. As soon as Enduro racing crashed the gravity party, he jumped onboard and started competing in Enduro; his first race was in France in 2005. He had always ridden on the road for training, but recently he’s clocked more time on skinny tires since he started competing in triathlon, where his goal is to finish an Ironman event. In short, anything with two wheels and pedals pretty much does it for him to enjoy some time outside the EXEPT workshop. 

Since joining EXEPT, Barbara has gradually evolved as a cyclist, from commuting to her local beach near Finale Ligure, to taking her riding more seriously for sport and to keep herself fit. Before EXEPT, she could never have imagined the technology and level of detail that go into a modern race bike. Learning about modern bike design and manufacturing has changed her mind and has caused her to switch from a simple means of transportation to a high-tech tool used for sport.

Virginia is a diehard bike racer. She races basically anything with two wheels, from enduro, over road bikes to fixed gear bikes. She orients her racing season around the Red Hook Crit series and the Italian Fixed Cup. She likes her ride agile, stiff and, above all — fast. Logically “Race” is her riding style. Other than taking care of EXEPT’s social media channels and being a professional fixed gear racer, she is also a brand ambassador for several soft goods cycling brands.