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Basso’s made-in-Italy carbon Palta gravel bike has been around for a couple of years – we first saw it back in 2018. But in that meantime, I’ve had the chance to put in many kilometers on the fast gravel bike, exploring dirt roads, trails & even tarmac of Catalonia. With obvious inspiration from the Italian road racing bikes that Basso is most well-known for, the Palta is undeniably quick, both on and off-road. And as we’ve been curious to see if a more integrated or more aggressive update was in the works, Basso has just teased that Palta II is coming soon…
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