Description
The Basso Palta III SRAM Force XPLR AXS is Basso’s gravel bike built with SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 wireless. 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 SRAM Force XPLR AXS at a glance
- Frame: Basso Palta III full carbon, 970 g, up to 50 mm tyre clearance, internal storage
- Groupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 wireless
- Gearing: 40T chainring, 10-46 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: $8,999–$10,999 depending on wheels
SRAM Force XPLR AXS gives you wireless 13-speed gravel shifting with a wide 10-46 range from one chainring.
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
- Zipp 303 XPLR S – $10,999
- Microtech Omnia – $8,999
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 – Shimano GRX 825 Di2, 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
