Basso Vega Gravel, the e-bike for everyone

25.10.2022
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Low offers a versatile and accessible bicycle, designed to move comfortably around the city or to venture onto dirt roads, relying on electric assistance for over 220 kilometers. It's called Vega embodies all the desire to make adventures on the saddle accessible to all fans and non-fans. 

For the design of this e-bike The Italian brand has combined some of the most iconic models in its recent history. Vega boasts an illustrious lineage: Tera, from which it inherits its geometries designed for comfort, and Volta, with which it shares its technological heartAll this translates into a precise and easy-to-handle nature, suitable for any type of road. 

The 500 Wh battery offers a range of up to 220 kilometers
The 500 Wh battery offers a range of up to 220 kilometers

A representative name

A bicycle that makes the Gravel is fertile ground for every cyclist, opening up to the infinite possibilities of experiencing the thrill of riding. The name, which in Spanish in its generic meaning indicates a flat or level territory, well irrigated or in any case provided with water to allow intensive or specialized cultivation (Treccani). It is more particularly applied to the region that extends to the West and South of Granada, in Andalusia, a region known par excellence as “La Vega”. 

Inspired by this philosophy Basso wanted to create a bike that enjoyed cross-hybridizationAn electric model capable of combining elements to create a new identity. Vega Gravel is therefore the sum that enhances the individual parts, for allow anyone to explore, whether on asphalt or gravel.

Versatile frame

Il frame is aluminum (6061 triple butted) with carbon fork to ensure precise steering and predictable, safe steering, even when pedaling with full panniers. tire passage reaches up to 45 mm for greater versatility and comfort in any situation. Ready for mounting accessories such as: luggage rack, mudguards and telescopic seat post, bottle cage and bag attachments also on the top tube.

La geometry is suitable for every body type But the S size, with its very sloping shape, is the most sought after by women for its comfort. The good positioning allows for more efficient riding, maximum performance, and the best comfort. Available in four sizes: S, M, L and XL.

Italian propulsion

The engine is the Polini EP3 + Evo, with more than 75Nm of torque 250W of power. The integrated Polini 500 Wh battery, five customizable levels of assistance up to 220 kilometers of assistanceA compact, powerful and durable propulsion system, compatible with the bottle battery extender that adds an additional 250Wh of assistance.

Equipped with easy-to-read Polini TFT display thanks to a 2,5-inch adaptive light color screen, which automatically adjusts the color and intensity to the ambient light. A true on-board computer that accurately displays the the cyclist's pedaling power, cadence, motor power and remaining range.

Versions and price

The brand new Basso Vega is ready to amaze and put itself at the service of the cyclist to face adventures and rides in company. It will be available from November with the possibility to choose between two colors: Anthracite and Clay Beige. I prices for the gravel version they start from 3999 euros. In addition to February 2023 the version will also be launched Urban with prices starting from 3499 euros. 

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