Iride is a known builder from the province of Venice (on the mainland). They have been around since 1919. They are located in Via Canton, 40 - 30020 Cintello di Teglio Veneto (VE) Italy Their telephone number is: 011-39-0421-706026. Iride was never thought to be a play on the English "I ride" but rather based upon the fact that the "iride" is the rainbow stripes, just like what occurs on the world champion jerseys. It is common practice to call a world champion cyclist an "iridato" in Italy.