Whilst others tried to define gravel, Basso set about creating its own unpaved path.

Basso used their decades of road racing expertise but applied them to a more versatile platform, one that was able to take on anything and do so at great speed. The results have been proof that adventure can be competitive, that performance doesn't require a race number and that exploration is better with adrenaline and speed... welcome to the world of Palta.

No matter how you choose to ride the Palta, it delivers a fantastic riding experience, as if it was specifically designed for the type of riding you want to do on that day. Compliant enough to smooth out the roughest terrain, yet reactive and efficient enough that it's performance could be mistaken for a road bike. The Palta leaves even the most demanding cyclist wondering where this frame makes a compromise.

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.

The Palta suits 1x or 2x Road or Gravel groupsets and gives tyre clearance up to 45mm. The frame uses an optimized carbon lay-up, engineered for extreme performance, comfort and increased impact resistance. A stem lock system stops impact from the bars on the top tube and a taller headtube allows for less spacers (or flush fit the stem with the headtube for a lower stack). Hidden bolts can accommodate compatible bags and up to 3 bottle cage positions. The slope of the top tube allows for more seatpost, adding additional comfort and the fork geometry gives precise handling as well as effective vibration dampening. There is a polymer shield for the downtube that can be fitted to protect the frame from very loose gravel or removed when on road.