Basso Palta II Filante SL We have opted for a

We have opted for a longer 50mm knurled plug for the extra security and stiffness

Standard bolts are normally 30mm long

The hardened alloy gives the chainrings great durability and efficiency over softer grades such as 6000 series alloys

the forearms become horizontal - eliminating their frontal area from the drag equation

(Standard 1/8" width available here)

Basso Palta II Filante SL We have opted for aThe Palta is Basso's performance gravel bike, perfectly adapted to gravel races, cross rides or epic multi day trips. Light, stiff, quick, handsome and hand crafted in Italy. We love the Palta and are always impressed by its pace on gravel, tarmac or the rough stuff. Cycling News captured it in their glowing 4. 5 5 star review. 'The Palta II is still every bit as racy as the outgoing model, dispatching gravel and tarmac with the same feverish desire