Basso Palta III SRAM Force XPLR AXS

Built for riders who refuse to choose between speed and adventure

The Basso Palta III SRAM Force XPLR AXS build is a premium carbon gravel bike for riders who want race-day efficiency, long-distance comfort, and bikepacking-ready versatility in one refined Italian platform. It pairs the Palta III carbon frameset with wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS, a wide-range 10-46T cassette, 40T chainring, hydraulic disc braking, and ZIPP 303 XPLR S wheels.

The Palta III is engineered around a lightweight 970 g size M frame, expanded 52/50 mm front/rear tire clearance, internal downtube storage, UDH compatibility, and Basso's 3B Clamp System Gen II for vibration control. The result is a fast gravel bike that can move from smooth hardpack to rough roads and all-day exploration without forcing you into a single riding style.

Why choose this Palta III build?

• Premium carbon platform: TORAYCA carbon layup with T800, M40JB, and T700 fibers for a tuned mix of stiffness, low weight, and ride feel.
• Wireless gravel drivetrain: SRAM Force XPLR AXS gives clean electronic shifting, a 40T chainring, and a 10-46T cassette range for varied terrain.
• ZIPP gravel wheels: ZIPP 303 XPLR S wheels add a fast, capable wheel platform for modern wide-tire gravel riding.
• Adventure-ready design: Internal downtube storage, Fidlock-style cover integration, Vibram-inspired frame protection, and generous tire clearance support long rides and unpredictable routes.
• Fit across six sizes: Available from XS to XXL with sloping geometry designed to help riders find a confident, comfortable fit.

Complete specification

Component	Specification
Frame	Palta III TORAYCA carbon: T800 70%, M40JB 20%, T700 10%; 86.5 x 41 PressFit
Fork	Palta III TORAYCA carbon: T800 70%, M40JB 20%, T700 10%
Seatpost Clamp	3B Clamp System Gen II
Thru Axles	Ride, Perfected axles F+R: 121 mm x 12 mm; 163 mm x 12 mm, p 1.0 mm
Rear Hanger	Rear Hanger Disc Basso UDH Road V2
Headset	Microtech Integrated Cables Solid Oil headset
Groupset	SRAM Force XPLR AXS
Crank	SRAM Force XPLR
Chainring	40T
Chain	SRAM Force XPLR
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 86.5 x 51
Cassette	SRAM Force XPLR, 10-46T
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Force XPLR
Shifters	SRAM Force XPLR
Brakes	SRAM Force XPLR
Rotors	SRAM 160 mm front and 160 mm rear
Handlebar	110 x 370 mm
Handlebar Tape	Cima Handlebar tape 4.5 mm
Seatpost	Piuma - 15 mm Seatpost
Wheels	ZIPP 303 XPLR S

Geometry

All size options use the same SRAM Force XPLR AXS / ZIPP 303 XPLR S configuration.

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Seat Tube (A)	410 mm	450 mm	490 mm	520 mm	550 mm	580 mm
Top Tube (B)	496 mm	515 mm	540 mm	560 mm	578 mm	595 mm
Reach (R)	354 mm	362 mm	373 mm	385 mm	398 mm	405 mm
Stack (S)	530 mm	550 mm	570 mm	590 mm	605 mm	620 mm
Seat Tube Angle (C)	75°	74.5°	73.7°	73.5°	73.5°	73°
Steering Tube Angle (D)	68°	69°	70°	71°	71°	71°
Chain-Stay Length (E)	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm
BB to Fork Length (F)	592 mm	593 mm	607 mm	615 mm	633 mm	640 mm
BB to Ground (G)	290 mm	290 mm	290 mm	290 mm	290 mm	290 mm
Head Tube (H)	112 mm	127 mm	146 mm	163 mm	179 mm	193 mm
Wheel Base (I)	1012 mm	1013 mm	1026 mm	1035 mm	1054 mm	1060 mm
BB Drop (L)	71 mm	71 mm	71 mm	71 mm	71 mm	71 mm
Stand Over	737 mm	770 mm	802 mm	827 mm	850 mm	827 mm

Best for

Choose this bike if you are shopping for a high-end carbon gravel bike for fast gravel events, endurance riding, mixed-surface training, all-road adventures, and premium bikepacking builds. It is especially compelling for riders comparing race gravel bikes with adventure gravel bikes and wanting one platform that can confidently cover both.

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