Basso Diamante: How good is a Premium Carbon Bike?

In today's video, I tell the story of how I got back on a Carbon Framed Bike... tongue in cheek.
In all seriousness, I was given an opportunity to evaluate a Basso Diamante. A premium, made in Italy carbon frame from a family owned manufacturer that has a rich and storied history.
I go through my usual ride evaluation and tell you what I think. Will this Italian Stallion win me back over to the carbon camp?!
#bassodiamante #carbonfiber #bike

00:00 Introduction
01:27 The Story of how I got a Basso
02:25 Bike-Tech the Basso Dealer
03:42 Basso Diamante introduction
04:21 Initial Ride Impressions
06:13 Riding on the flats
08:45 How does it Corner and Climb
10:20 Geometry, build and characteristics

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[robbchastain]

Yes, it would be great to see those bike rides return and you'd be a great ambassador for them, Luis. And they could call it the Luis Scott Big Florida Bike Ride Series. 😀

[tommccarty]

I own two rim brake versions (yes they still make a rim brake version) of this bike and love it. Recommend to purchase the frameset and build it up as you like.

[wmnjacobs]

Another fair and insightful review. Love your channel, Brother 👊🏼

[chemist]

Nice content, rare to see Basso. Now imagine you bring this beauty in the Alps (or Rockies), not a short punchy hill, with a pair of Bora Ultras and Veloflex tubeless tyres 😊🎉 that’s my go to setup and boy is it sweet, so responsive, and in the descents (although not being a good one ahaha). And I believe that is where it belongs, like you said, rather than in a crit or on the flats. Love my Diamante and the fact that it is built in Italy.

[npdf]

Brilliant real world review Luis.. very well executed dude.. it’s a shame it’s not setup with Campagnolo 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍

[allenrichardson]

Don't forget about Scapin. That was my favorite slx frame from the 90's with Campy chorus.

[alexandredepaulasilva]

Thank you so much! I am interested in a new bike, I am a former owner of Pinarello, Colnago, Scott, and now I have 02 Looks, 01 Giant Time Trial and a legendary Caloi Eddy Merckx. I am looking foward a Basso Diamante in São Paulo-Brazil and your review helped me a lot!

[xenonmegablast]

my basso size 51 ultegra di2 12v with reserve 34/37 TA and slr carbon seat weight 7, 03 kg with pedals!

[juliencharron-zy]

Im between two size, do you recommand to size up or down? Im 6f1. Ride 56 in soecialized

[octaman]

Your obsession with Italian brands and group sets are the reason why you're still searching