Description
The Basso Palta III Shimano GRX 825 Di2 is Basso’s gravel bike built with Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 2×12. The Basso Palta III is Basso’s lightest and fastest gravel bike yet. Three generations in, it combines a 970 g carbon frame with room for 50 mm tyres and internal frame storage, so it is just as ready for a fast gravel race as a multi-day adventure. Questions about sizing or spec? Contact us and we’ll help you choose.
Basso Palta III Shimano GRX 825 Di2 at a glance
- Frame: Basso Palta III full carbon, 970 g, up to 50 mm tyre clearance, internal storage
- Groupset: Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 2×12
- Gearing: 48-31 chainrings, 11-34 cassette
- Cockpit: Microtech Strato stem with Basso full carbon gravel bar (12° flare, 122 mm drop); Fuga or Levita upgrade available
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Price: $8,499–$10,499 depending on wheels
Shimano GRX 825 Di2 is Shimano’s top gravel groupset: electronic 2×12 shifting for close gear steps on fast mixed-surface rides.
Why ride the Basso Palta III?
- Lightest Palta yet – 970 g frame with a reworked carbon layup for sharper handling and power transfer
- Up to 50 mm tyres – more grip and comfort at lower pressures on long, rough rides
- Internal storage – stash tools and spares inside the frame
- Gravel-specific cockpit – full carbon bar with 12° flare and a short 65 mm reach
- Built for bags – pair it with the Basso x Apidura bikepacking range
Choose your wheels
- DT Swiss GRC 1600 – $10,499
- Microtech Omnia – $8,499
Colours
Available in Carbon Chrome, Purple Dust, Galaxy Dream and Deep Orbit. A Fuga or Levita cockpit upgrade is available for +$399. Tell us your colour when you enquire.
Built to order in Italy
Every Basso is built to order in Italy, then assembled and fitted in our Port Melbourne workshop. Lead times are usually 4–8 weeks, depending on the model. Every bike includes our PMC Advantage fitting and follow-up service.
Compare other Palta III builds: Basso Palta III – SRAM Red XPLR AXS, Basso Palta III – SRAM Force XPLR AXS, Basso Palta III – SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×13, Basso Palta III – Campagnolo Record X, Basso Palta III – Shimano GRX 820 2×12, Basso Palta III – Shimano GRX 820 1×12, or the Basso Palta III frameset. Browse all Basso bikes or read more on the Basso website.
Helpful guide: Basso Bikes Melbourne: SV, Diamante, Astra & Palta III Guide
