The Basso Palta III is a fast, performance-focused gravel bike designed for mixed-surface riding without losing the sharp feel of a road bike. This build pairs the Palta III carbon frame with SRAM Force 13-speed and Basso’s integrated Fuga carbon cockpit in Carbon Chrome.
It suits riders who want speed on tarmac, broken lanes and hardpack, with enough tyre clearance and stability for rougher gravel. At Port Velo Cycle Works we can also help with sizing, wheels, tyres and setup before the bike is built.
Frame Features:
As with all Basso frames and forks, the Palta is handmade in Italy, and Basso were among the first to use carbon in its frames, researching new methods and techniques to continually improve performance, reliability and durability. The beauty of such technology is that the fantastic ride quality that derives from such engineering is permanent, making a Basso frame perform equally after several seasons use as it did on the first day.
Palta III features an internal downtube storage system designed to house your essentials in two dedicated bags, all secured by a colour-matched carbon cover and a Fidlock magnetic locking system. To ensure your frame is as resilient as your spirit, Basso collaborated with Vibram to develop a custom bash guard for maximum protection against rock strikes.
Fuga Integrated Carbon Handlebar
Previewed on the SV25, this advanced system, designed by Basso, stands out for its further reduced weight and exclusive configuration, featuring a width of 370mm in the upper grip and 400 mm in the lower grip, short reach, and ergonomic shape. The handlebar tape, customisable according to individual preferences, and the back-sweep ensure a greater variety of hand positions, enhancing comfort and versatility during rides. Designed to deliver top-level performance, the handlebar combines optimal functionality with elegant and refined aesthetics.
Fuga Sizes Supplied
- XS: 37x80mm
- S: 37x90mm
- M: 37x100m
- L: 37x110mm
- XL: 37x120mm
- XXL: 37x120mm
Frame Specs:
- Sizes: XS (41), S (45), M (49), L (52), XL (55), XXL (58)
- Compatible with: Road or Gravel Electronic and Mechanical groupsets
- Cable Integration: Fully Integrated
- Brakes: Flat Mount Disc
- Bottom Bracket: Press fit 86.5 x 41
- Seatpost: Basso 15mm layback
- Headset: Fully Integrated
- Handlebar/stem: Integrated Fuga Carbon Handlebar
- Tyre Clearance: Up to 52mm (Front), Up to 50mm (Rear)
- Thru Axles: 100/142mm x 12mm (125x165mm)
- Top tube hidden bolts to accommodate compatible bags or 3 bottle cage positions
- Frame Weight: 970g (M)
- Fork Weight: 385g
- Warranty: Covered under Basso's 2 Year warranty + 3 years when registered with Basso
- Made in Italy
Bike Specs:
- Components: SRAM Force 13x
- Chainset: SRAM Force 13x
- Disc Brakes: SRAM Force 13x
- Disc Rotors: Paceline 140/160mm
- Cassette: SRAM Force 13x
- Chain: KMC X Flat
- Saddle: Prologo Dimension RS
- Wheelset: Miche Graff Aero 48 Tubeless
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R Pro TLR Folding
- Microtech Solid Oil Bearings: These innovative headset bearings use solid oil lubrication, offering three times the durability of traditional bearings.
- UDH Ready: The Palta III adopts the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH standard), ensuring full compatibility with the latest full-mount derailleurs.
- 3B Clamp System Gen 2: A totally hidden seatpost fixing solution that is invisible on the frame, intertwining technological and aesthetic innovation. This lightweight and strong integrated clamping solution offers the additional benefit of an anti-vibration function, further improving your riding experience by elevating comfort on uneven and bumpy surfaces.
- Vibram Downtube protection: For maximum safeguarding against heavy impacts
- Front axle: No visible threads for a clean aesthetic
- Mounting points: Options for 3 bottle cages or 2 bottle cages, top tube bag and frame bag
- Fuga integrated handlebar: redefines the standards of precision and control, combining technological innovation with minimalist design.