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  "description": "Basso has launched the Palta III gravel bike with more tyre clearance, updated geometry, more aerodynamically shaped tubes and new down-tube storage.\n\nThe carbon frame now fits up to 52mm front and 50mm rear tyres, and adds an internal storage compartment with a carbon hatch and magnetic closure system by Fidlock. Considering the \"all-rounder\" premise, the Palta III has top-tube bosses, three bottle positions in the main triangle and two under the down tube, but there are no fork cargo mounts or",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-11T08:37:20.000Z",
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    "SRAM Red XPLR AXS"
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  "textContent": "Basso has launched the Palta III gravel bike with more tyre clearance, updated geometry, more aerodynamically shaped tubes and new down-tube storage.\n\nThe carbon frame now fits up to 52mm front and 50mm rear tyres, and adds an internal storage compartment with a carbon hatch and magnetic closure system by Fidlock. Considering the \"all-rounder\" premise, the Palta III has top-tube bosses, three bottle positions in the main triangle and two under the down tube, but there are no fork cargo mounts or rack mounts.\n\nPrices start at £3,999/US$5,995 with GRX 820 1x12, rising to £8,499/US$10,995 with SRAM Red XPLR AXS. Basso says the Palta is made in Italy and is offered with custom build options, plus bolt-on Apidura bags designed specifically for the frame.",
  "title": "Basso updates Palta gravel bike with bigger tyres and down-tube storage",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-11T08:37:20.000Z"
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