Basso goes beyond the boundaries of gravel bike and presents the new Palta II, a revolutionary bike capable of distinguishing itself by following its own identityThis new vehicle proposed by Basso is a strong and determined choice with respect to his idea of a gravel bike. After years of study, design and improvements, the road bike technology of the Venetian brand enters the world of gravel.
Despite the huge success of the first generation of the Palta bike, Alcide Basso, has decided to renew the range and improve itIt was not an easy task, but in the end the Palta II came out. The philosophy is that of a competitive and aggressive profile because exploring is more enjoyable with a vehicle with competitive and adrenaline-pumping performance.
Small but decisive changes
The frame has undergone some changes compared to the first version, the top tube angle has been increased by a few degrees. This change doesn't make pedaling more comfortable, there's no need for it, but leaves more exposure of the tubo sella which is one of the flexible parts and able to better absorb impactsThe cyclist will no longer have to worry about rough terrain but will be able to push at full speed while maintaining impeccable control over the front end.
We tried to make the frame more aerodynamic, for this reason in Basso they have dedicated a lot of time to the study of the geometry of the tubes, especially those most exposed to air flows. The tubes of the new Palta II, in fact, they have a truncated tail and a more rounded front part to ensure better air flow.
More versatile…
All The improvements mentioned above allow the new born in the Basso house to be high-performance even on the road, making it a versatile bike. Another significant change, but not one that has a first impact, is having hidden all the cables, this protects them from external agents and also reduces aerodynamic friction.
The cross-section of the headset is increased to allow for the passage of cables but also to increase the rideability of the vehicle. The spacers are stackable with a split lock design and can be moved without having to intervene on the cables.For those who love a more aggressive and sporty ride the spacers can be removed completely, the existing rod can also be used as a cap for the headset without creating complications.
To go anywhere
The handlebar, carbon fiber, It has been fixed and specifically designed for gravel, the 122mm drop makes the bike more aerodynamic and ready to incorporate handlebar bags if needed.
The new frame design makes it compatible with all the groupsets of the best brands on the market.The Palta II is designed and engineered to make your rides long-lasting and full of adventure., without neglecting performance. The Venetian company's idea is to put the rider at the center of the project. For this reason, in the design phase, It was thought to make the frame easy to modify and fix. In this way, thanks to the use of a few tools, the cyclist can intervene on the bike in any situation, even during one of your own adventures.
