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Palta Frameset
A carbon frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,850| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Basso Palta is a versatile and fast gravel bike that excels in speed, agility, and compliance, offering a racy yet comfortable ride across various terrains. Its Italian design and compact geometry provide excellent ride quality and composure, making it a standout for those seeking performance. While it may not suit everyone due to its aggressive setup, its ability to double as both a road and gravel option is highly praised.
Versatility across road and gravel
Excellent ride quality and composure
Light and stiff construction
Fast and agile handling
Italian style and racy aesthetics
Aggressive setup may not suit everyone
Limited frame protection
Ride quality can become abrasive on rough terrain
The Basso Palta is no ordinary gravel bike.
Cycling NewsThe new Basso Palta II really is just a more fun gravel bike.
BikerumorA truly racy gravel bike that offers a fast, flowing and deeply immersive ride off-road, with near road bike performance when you switch back onto it.
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Oct 2021 · Cory Benson
Basso's made-in-Italy carbon Palta II gravel bike is way more capable off-road in new update, without sacrificing uniquely fast on-road feel!
Jan 2020 · James Spender
Fast, aggressive gravel bike that performs very well on the road as well as superbly off it, although racy geometry sacrifices comfort
Light
Agile
Fast handling
Climbs well
Geometry will be too aggressive for some
Long-ride comfort
Oct 2019 · Aaron Borrill
As capable on the rough stuff as on the open dirt road, the Basso Palta is one of the raciest gravel bikes on the market
Italian style
Versatility
Speed, agility and compliance
Light and stiff
Limited frame protection
Aggressive setup may not suit everyone
| Frame | Monocoque Carbon, 12x142 Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 42c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Basso Carbon, 12x100 Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86x41.5 Pressfit Required |
| Headset | Integrated 1 1/2" - 1 1/8" |
| Stem | Basso Alloy |
| Seatpost | Basso Carbon Type: Rigid |
First added August 21
Last updated August 21
Not listed for 2,107 days