The long-awaited Basso Palta 3 has officially arrived, and it looks set to shake up the gravel scene.

Building on the success of the hugely popular Basso SV from last year, the Palta 3 adopts several of its sleek design cues — including cleaner lines, improved integration, and a more aerodynamic profile. The result is a gravel bike that doesn’t just perform off-road but looks every bit as refined as a high-end road machine.

At the same time, Basso Palta 3 incorporates many of the features riders now expect from modern gravel frames:

Generous tyre clearance for true all-terrain versatility
Updated geometry for better stability and control
Frame storage
Mounting points for adventure-ready setups
Compatibility with contemporary gravel drivetrains

The balance between race-ready responsiveness and long-distance comfort is where the Palta 3 really stands out. It feels purpose-built for riders who want speed on hardpack, confidence on technical sections, and efficiency over long mixed-surface rides.

Perhaps most impressive is the pricing. Positioned at an aggressive price point, the Palta 3 enters the conversation as one of the strongest value propositions in the gravel market right now — delivering premium design and performance without the premium price tag.

For riders looking for a frame that blends Italian styling with modern gravel capability, the Palta 3 is very much in contention as one of the best options currently available.

Two Price points on the frames are available. Frameset and one piece Fuga bar £3099 or Frameset and two piece carbon bar and alloy Strato stem £2599.

We have just had most sizes of the Basso Palta 3 now land instock ready for your dream custom build.

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