The BASSO Venta - A perfect frameset to upgrade

Start with a great frame, upgrade as you can. This is the bike for that mantra. The frame represents a great quality platform for upgrading wheels, tyres, etc, knowing you are building upon a bike with great characteristics, and precision. We think this could be the best value road bike on the market right now, for those looking for race like handling in a more cosy fit.

We got this bike from the UK distributors, Chicken Cycle Kit. We got the wheels from Upgrade Bikes. They had no knowledge this review was being done. The build was for a customer of ours who commissioned a bike with a tight budget.

The Build:
Basso Venta 105
105 Disc Groupset
Reynolds ARX41 Wheelset
Pirelli P-Zero TLR tyres 30c

Filmed in the Longsleddale Valley, Cumbria.

The @BassoBikes_HQ video we used clips of is here

[Rafael-vuxn]

Hi I really appreciate these videos ! After doing extensive research on your and hambinis channels I have completely lost my desire to throw money on a BMC bike and rather give my money for a brand who actually takes bike building more seriously and get equal or better bike for much less money.

[anne-mariebrown]

Hi, I’ve had the exact same bike for just over a year now running the standard rims, you can’t wipe the smile off my face! 105 just brilliant if you’re looking for a new bike you can’t go wrong. Also plus side for me is it’s just that little bit different. Happy cycling.

[christopherhood]

great to see/hear a bike review that is not scripted by the sponsor/manufactures

[binitbob]

Excellent view. "John" top man for lending the bike for review. 😊

[bigwave_dave]

"MAMIL"...LOL!!! I used to race motorcycles and I was middle aged when I started..full kit. knee down. Carry on!

[stuart]

I have the Basso Astra 2014 model that I bought in 2016 from a shop in Northern Ireland as they where the only British stockist at the time, the bike I love

[mattjoy]

Very honest and fair review. Venta is still available in rim, which is why I got one. I think the Astra is the same geometry, but with a better grade of carbon.

[martinkroutil]

Amazing, that fotatge checking tolerance in bb from factory is like seeing a unicorn :).

[jimwilliams]

Really great to see a proper unbiased review. More please.

[joegiro]

Been tempted by a Basso Palta for a while now so glad to see someone of Paul’s knowledge reviewing their bikes. Great work 👍🏻

[rangersmith]

I suppose I am an American MAMIL. I'm turning 63 in two weeks, 182cm and 74Kg. Though my reconstructed ankle can handle running just fine, I can no longer run pain free due to having little cartilage left in my knees and a mildly impinged hip. So I've returned to cycling. My preferred steed is Italian steel, an Offician Battaglin San Luca with full Campy Potenza, Deda post, stem and bars, and Ursus Ivar wheels. TThe San Luca rides and handles very much like the Basso described here. It is a rim brake frame, so I've stuck with aluminum wheels. For my riding style, quick but rarely over 50 Kph, this bike is ideal. I can understand what this customer is after, and I hope the Basso delivers.

[DilbertMuc]

Good to see a real bike review with pros and cons... and not just another marketing and sales appraisal why you should buy this bike at any cost. I am looking at exactly this blue model at the moment, trying to hit the BUY button, but now I am hesitating because of the heavy stock wheels. Didn't know that from the Basso homepage. Thanks for the good review!

[leonchan]

Very glad to see a video affirming Basso's quality. I have a Basso Palta II frameset arriving soon and finishing quality was a big worry for me. I did want something above average as it'll be my first from-frame build.

[thomaskuhn]

I was critical of the length of your ADHX frame overview - but I really enjoyed this video. Good balance of technical info on the bike and ride review - lots of good info. Also, pretty stunning scenery where you're riding - I'm a bit jealous.

[kaigerugby]

Thanks for the review, I have a frameset coming to the States from Chicken Cycle kit to swap the components off my current bike..

[luvc]

Great review, feels like a channel to trust with a little cheek too👍

[valiantabello]

I absolutely adore my Basso Venta (rim brake, 2020).

[geetee]

We've sold a few recently at Crush Cycles so its great to see your review. They are stunning bikes and we need to see more of them!

[paulwilliams]

Had a Basso Astra 2018 and was a very nice frame.

[kevinfrost]

Paul, great to see this. Properly finished frame combined with a set of lighter wheels as the first and most important upgrade. As you often point out that’s the heart of a bike, all else are tweaks in comparison. Great to see Basso, originally highly regarded for their steel frames, now being carried through to their carbon frames. Much to be said for Italian SME’s that do take pride in their output. ‘Big enough to nail it and small enough to care’. Great show case where it’s deserved. Sure your customer will be delighted. Proper Job 👍👏……… Edit since posting interesting to see the wider experience of others so I guess the jury’s out. I don’t believe 100% perfect should be a unicorn, rather a minimum industry standard (well 99. Something of the time) and that’s why these vids play such an important part in independently informing potential customers and cajoling the wider industry to get its collective finger out. Cheers Paul 👍