The spirit of Grav-lo-cross. No but seriously, cyclocross and gravel go here!
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watchfella
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by watchfella on Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:16 pm
Hello!
Can anyone recognize from what factory made this Basso frame, I am quite sure I have seen it on alibaba or some Chinese site but can't find it...
Also please share your opinion on what's the best chinese gravel frame under 1000eur as it's very possible I won't be able to buy this frame from China, thanks!!
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DrimeOser
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by DrimeOser on Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:02 pm
M suggestion: hunt down a used Cannondale SuperX frame. You won't find better geo or performance from any other frame on the market and since it is labeled as CX, it comes really cheap as it is untouched by the Gravel hype. No reputable Chinese manufacturer will sell you a brand frame unbranded through the backdoor anyhow. Thus, you would be left with house brand or open mould frames.
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froze
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OnTheRivet
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by OnTheRivet on Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:20 am
watchfella wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:16 pm
Hello!
Can anyone recognize from what factory made this Basso frame, I am quite sure I have seen it on alibaba or some Chinese site but can't find it...
Also please share your opinion on what's the best chinese gravel frame under 1000eur as it's very possible I won't be able to buy this frame from China, thanks!!
That frame is more of a cyclocross frame than most cyclocross frames. Super high BB, ridiculously low stack, that thing would seem great on a cross course, not sure I'd want to spend 7 hours in the dirt on that and I come from a cyclocross background.
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Karvalo
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by Karvalo on Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:48 am
I'd wager the majority of gravel riders out there will rarely if ever go for a 7 hour off road ride. A lot of people do want gravel bikes that are just like cross bikes with bigger tyres for short and fast rides - see the huge popularity of the Cervelo Aspero. You're right about the BB height though, that's just weird.
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itsacarr
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by itsacarr on Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:23 pm
Just here to bump the facts. Definitely made at Bassos factory in Vicenza. Arguably a pretty fun, racey frame but definitely aggressive. A new Palta is on the way though.
Not sure in regards to an open mold frame rec though.
Just ride ..
