Basso has today launched a new bike. Called the SV, it is designed to offer a high performance machine that can be configured for fast riding on tarmac, but also set up for all-road riding.
What does SV stand for? It signifies sempre veloce – ‘always fast’ in Italian – with Basso saying that the new bike is designed to offer racing level performance for all riders and elevate your cycling experience. It claims that the new bike combines cutting edge technology with thoughtful design, ensuring speed and comfort on any road, for every rider.
It says that without the demands of a sponsored WorldTour team, it can design a bike that prioritises the needs of non-elite riders, rather than designing a pro level bike then adapting it to the needs of consumers, which it claims often leaves gaps in comfort and versatility.
Beyond words, what does this mean?
Basso says he compares the motorcycle’s positioning and compatibility needs of a variety of riders, as well as finding the attributes most valued by high-end buyers. This led to a design that he claims bridges the gap between the functionality of racing motorcycles and off-road motorcycles.
There’s room for 35mm tires when attached to 25mm internal width rims (which will likely increase by around 3mm to the stated tire width), so you can set up the SV for off-road riding.
The Basso SV is made of a mix of Torayca T1100 and T1000 carbon fibre, with a claimed raw frame weight of 780g for a size 55, plus 370g for the fork. Other components are low in weight too, with the claimed weight for the seatpost 180g and the two bar/stem options weighing either 300g or 330g.
Paul has been on two wheels since he was a teenager and has since spent most of his time writing about motorcycles and similar technology. He’s a road rider at heart, but his adventurous interest means Paul rides on gravel long before he cools down, adapting his cyclocross bike to ride all day in epic off-roading and putting his road gear to the test along the way. Paul contributed to Cyclingnews’ technology policy for a few years, helping to keep the content of our shopping guides and offers up to date, as well as writing several of our coupon code pages.
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