Iride had a race winning heyday during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Victories on road courses and velodromes were made by notable racers including Nino Florean. The office of the factory displays many trophies. The nearby Mecchia velodrome, in Portogruaro, is featured in historical photos of the racers.^[1]

The company is best known for producing hand-brazed lugged steel frame bikes using primarily Columbus tubing, also Oria tubing; and mainly utilizing Miche components because of the high performance^[2] and the fact that they are close by in San Vendemiano. The Iride workshop pays special attention to finish, using a large powder coating oven. Gemmati Velocipedi also uses imported aluminum frames and Italian components to make a range of more ordinary bicycles including (what Americans would call a hybrid) their popular City Bike.

The prestigious Robb Report called Iride "The Maserati of Bicycles"^[3] for the similar history of the two brands: early race success, uncomplicated classic Italian design, up to current manufacture of premium road vehicles.

Iride is also grouped with "top bike makers" in Barron's,^[4] and called "nimble" in Details.^[5] Iride bicycles have been available in North America since 2010.

• List of bicycle parts
• List of Italian companies

• Mecchia velodrome in Portogruaro Italy.
• More history and photos on U.S. importer’s site.
• Story of Pirelli meeting Gemmati.
• Photos of a lovingly restored pre 50s Iride race bike.