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Venta Rim Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Basso Venta is celebrated for its blend of performance, comfort, and value, making it a standout in the race category. It offers a lively ride with excellent handling and decent comfort, supported by Shimano 105 groupset performance. While it shines in versatility and aerodynamic design, some note its weight and the need for potential upgrades to wheels and tyres.
Excellent handling and lively ride
Shimano 105 groupset performance
More comfortable and more aerodynamic
Great value for an Italian bike
Improved tyre clearance and versatile design
A little heavy out of the box
Wheels and tyres may require upgrades
Fit may require adjustments for ideal position
A 100% made-in-Italy semi-aero carbon road bike for 2850€ that will fit 35mm fast gravel tires… that sounds like something I can get behind.
BikerumorThe Venta R is all at once, depending on how you look at it, a gateway drug that’ll give you a genuine taste of those hyper-premium Italian superbikes and a great bike on its own terms.
Cycling NewsThe newest R7100 incarnation of 105 really is as good as most of us need, and is the first 12-speed Shimano groupset with mechanical shifting – and the best it currently offers.
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Sep 2024 · Simon Withers
Italian style and endurance with a pretty racy edge
Shimano 105 performance
Lively ride
Decent comfort
Improved tyre clearance
Reasonable value
Narrow tyres
Non standard headset
Apr 2024 · Will Jones
A workable gateway drug into the world of fancy Italian bikes
Looks gorgeous
Separate bar and stem
Good tyres
As good a cable groupset as you can get nowadays
Creaky front end
A little heavy
Wheels a bit lacklustre
Mar 2024 · Cory Benson
All-new affordable Basso Venta R all-road bike is faster, more integrated, and more versatile than ever, and still made 100% in Italy.
Nov 2023 · Stu Kerton
A racy take on an endurance bike, but one that blends performance and comfort well
Very responsive frameset
Great stiffness throughout
Impressive rear end comfort
Basic wheels add weight
Apr 2022 · Marc Abbott
A premium endurance bike-cum-racer with a sting in its tail
Excellent comfort
Confidence-inspiring handling
Decent finishing kit
Ability to thrill as well as cover big miles
Would fly with a wheel upgrade
Arguably a little pricy for less than a full quota of 105
| Seatpost | Venta 3B Seatpost Type: Rigid |
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| Rear Derailleur | No groupset |
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First added September 7
Last updated September 6
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