Basso and Faema, together for a good cause

05.10.2021
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The special relationship between cycling and coffee—much more so than in other sports—is now further confirmed. The all-Italian bike brand Low has in fact announced a specific partnership to celebrate a brand historically close to the world of professional racing: Faema.

The Faema E61 is a “continuous dispensing” machine, in which the water for the coffee comes directly from the water mains, not from the boiler.
The Faema E61 is a “continuous dispensing” machine, in which the water for the coffee comes directly from the water mains, not from the boiler.

Three Diamonds in Faema color

Basso and Faema are two different entities. They operate in different and seemingly unrelated sectors. Two companies that celebrate their Italian production, making it a true source of pride for Italian manufacturing culture around the world. Specifically, there will be multiple collaborations and synergies involving these two brands in the near future.The first of these involves the creation of three complete Diamante bicycles—the top-of-the-line Basso model—dressed in an exclusive Faema paint scheme. Two of these bicycles will remain on Faema property, proudly displayed at the company's headquarters and at the prestigious MUMAC (Coffee Machine Museum). The third Basso Diamante x Faema model will be donated to a very good cause and will be auctioned off at the Host Fair in October.

A good cause

All proceeds will subsequently be donated to the association World Bicycle Relief, Through bicycle donations, the organization has been supporting rural communities around the world for years, securing their right to education, healthcare, and employment. The funds raised will support life-changing bicycle programs. Furthermore, the organization employs staff to assemble and maintain the donated bicycles, thus helping to create new jobs.

The three Basso Diamantes made for Faema are equipped with the Campagnolo Chorus groupset and 38mm Microtech carbon fibre wheels.The Basso Diamante is a versatile racing bike. In addition to its exciting geometry and superb craftsmanship, the details and technological solutions adopted on this frameset contribute to achieving the best performance.

60 years of the legendary E61

Faema celebrates this year the sixtieth anniversary of E61An iconic and at the same time contemporary product. A coffee machine that It literally changed the history and the rules of the sector, contributing to the birth of the modern bar and becoming a true style icon in the 60s. Faema E61 is a “continuous dispensing” machine, in which the water for the coffee comes directly from the water mains, not from the boiler, with the ingenious “thermosiphon” system that guarantees an always optimal temperature.

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