Chicken Cyclekit
BASSO PALTA Campagnolo Ekar
The next frontier
The proof that adventure can be competitive, that performance doesn’t require a race number, that exploration is better with adrenaline and speed…Comes in the form of Palta.
Others observe, we experience: Others do gravel, we do Palta
While others tried to define gravel, we marked our own path.
Others tried to follow a definition that didn’t exist, we created one coherent with our DNA:
#WeDoPalta
Geometry
Minor changes were made to the extremely versatile Palta geometry.
Incresed sloping value to allow more seatpost exposure and flex leading to increased comfort.
Taller headtube for less spacers and more comfort. But we didn’t forget about the racers… Riders will have the possibility to mount the stem flush with the head tube for lower stack. #SlamThatStem
The unique geometry of the advanced fork stays confer both a more precise handling as well as vibration dampening
Larger spacing between tire and fork allows for better air flow and increased
Design
The design of the Palta II follows the philosophy of maintaining the overwhelmingly long list of positive elements from the first version and improving, where possibile.
FRAME FEATURES
Tire clearence
Tire clearence up to 45 mm tires with 700c wheels. NOTE: Indicated tire clearence is guaranteed with gravel groupsets. Road bike groupsets follow manufacturer suggested clearence.
Bags & Bottles
Top tube hidden bolts to accomodate compatible bags. 3 different bottle cage positons: 2 on the downtube and 1 on the seat tube.
Protection & Compatibility
The downtube also feautures a plastic protection that can be fitted when riding on rought gravel. Palta is compatible with both 2x and 1x electronic and mechanical gropsets, both gravel and road (up to 52-36 chain rings).
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT TUBE (A1) | 410 mm | 450 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| TOP TUBE (B) | 495 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 585 mm |
| REACH (R) | 354 mm | 370 mm | 373 mm | 389 mm | 402 mm |
| STACK (S) | 528 mm | 542 mm | 563 mm | 581 mm | 600 mm |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE (C) | 75° | 74,5° | 73,5° | 73,5° | 73° |
| STEERING TUBE ANGLE (D) | 68° | 69,5° | 70° | 71° | 71° |
| CHAIN-STAY LENGTH (E) | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| BB TO FORK LENGTH (F) | 591 mm | 600 mm | 606 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm |
| BB TO GROUND (G) | 285 mm | 286 mm | 286 mm | 286 mm | 286 mm |
| HEAD TUBE (H) | 110 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| WHEEL BASE (I) | 1006 mm | 1016 mm | 1022 mm | 1034 mm | 1053 mm |
| BB DROP (L) | 71 mm | 95 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| HANDLEBAR WIDTH OUT/OUT (M) | 420 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| STEM LENGTH (N) | 80 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm |
3B Clamp System Gen 2
A totally hidden fixing solution that is invisible on the frame, intertwining technological and aesthetic innovation.
The result is a lightweight, invisible and strong integrated system with three screws, which has been further implemented through the vulcanization of the steel plank. This Basso solution gives the 3B system an anti-vibration function, which improves the riding experience by elevating comfort on uneven and bumpy surfaces.
THE COCKPIT
Basso Carbon Gravel handlebar
Ergonomics & Comfort
Developed from the ground up taking off road comfort as the main focus, we reduced the section of the handlebar to integrate a 4.5 mm thickness bar tape and studied ergonomics in all hands positions, from the tops to the drops.
