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Hi all, just want share my latest ride. Basso Diamante with Campy Super Record. In-house built Micro tech wheelset at the Basso workshop. Should note the group set will be taken off an up for sale at some point. Thanks for looking!
colker
05-12-2018, 07:01 PM
Sexy.
One of the brands i have a thing for is Basso.
Cheers me too. This is a grail bike that kinda fell in my lap... gotta take what the universe gives you!
spacemen3
05-12-2018, 07:14 PM
Those Diamantes are absolutely killer! You are a lucky man indeed. :beer:
rlanger
05-12-2018, 07:15 PM
Beautiful ride. My favourite Basso paint job too.
Did you get it from a local shop in T.O.?
No, ended up south of the border to get it. Really nice guy in Kentucky. Was a demo model and he was moving it out so I couldn't resist. Carbon has its fans and detractors but this bike feels like it was built with love. I don't deserve it that's for sure.
VTR1000SP2
05-12-2018, 07:54 PM
My brother has none of these, so amazing. Coincidentally he’s selling it.
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wallymann
05-12-2018, 08:54 PM
...but that doesnt matter a bit...that's one sick whip!
silver colorways rock, remind me of the fiat merckx frames.
rlanger
05-12-2018, 09:14 PM
No, ended up south of the border to get it. Really nice guy in Kentucky. Was a demo model and he was moving it out so I couldn't resist. Carbon has its fans and detractors but this bike feels like it was built with love. I don't deserve it that's for sure.
Yeah, I figured. Are there even any Basso dealers in the city?
VTR1000SP2
05-12-2018, 09:46 PM
Yeah, I figured. Are there even any Basso dealers in the city?
Racer Sportif and La Bicicletta are afaik
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wallymann
05-12-2018, 10:08 PM
what stem r u running? stack looks crazy-short!
cadence90
05-12-2018, 10:32 PM
what stem r u running? stack looks crazy-short!
It looks like it is a Basso -11 stem.
Short stack? 25mm height means it's not even half-a-pancake away from being no stack at all!
"These go to minus eleven...or even less!" :D
http://www.bike-advisor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/basso.jpg
What they call "COMFORT" seems more like "CRUEL", but I guess it is all relative.... :)
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/c1c3a32015e9313a53cf5845738df49f/5B3131C9/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/28151278_158163124843199_6643042177469382656_n.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f1/14/21/f1142155eff3d8bcb87d6ccab3cd3eb2--bicycle-cycling.jpg
https://bikerumor-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/basso-diamante-SV-aero-road-bike-slammed-stem.jpg
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The shape of the fork is quite lovely. Congrats on a beautiful bike.
Clean39T
05-12-2018, 11:03 PM
Looks super hot!
Why r u dumping the SR group?
Show me a fair price and I may rescue it...
wallymann
05-13-2018, 06:29 AM
It looks like it is a Basso -11 stem.
interesting and smart offering. how many times do we see folks asking about short-stack stem options? this also comes in a 0-deg variant.
ultraman6970
05-13-2018, 06:37 AM
sweet!
Thanks for all the positive feedback. It's got the "comfort" set up and I'm honestly surprised how comfortable it is. Guess I'm more flexible than I thought! I'm putting my Etap group on it - just can't help myself. I've lusted after these framesets for a bit so I'm pretty excited to be riding one.
I love love love this frame, I’ve never seen one in person but I’ve always lusted after one, super jealous!
I've had it out a few times now, no long rides just 30 miles each time but it wants to go. At first I wasn't sure about the Microtech wheelset given that there's not much info out there about them. So far so good; would have preferred tubs but I bought the bike as a demo so it came with clinchers. They spin up nicely - came with 23 but will switch out to 25 soon.
soulspinner
05-13-2018, 03:42 PM
Badarse:)
David in Maine
05-13-2018, 03:43 PM
I have a 2004 Basso Diamante that remains my primary road bike. It rides so well that I've been content to just keep it rolling!
93KgBike
05-13-2018, 03:49 PM
Cool
Racer Sportif and La Bicicletta are afaik
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Yep, La Bicicleta in Toronto carries Basso. I've actually been in contact with Basso and they've been pretty responsive in offering support, etc.
Looks super hot!
Why r u dumping the SR group?
Show me a fair price and I may rescue it...
I'm going to switch out for my etap, otherwise it would be sticking around:)
Cicli
05-13-2018, 04:54 PM
I'm going to switch out for my etap, otherwise it would be sticking around:)
Thats too bad. To each their own though. At least its not sHram.
Super nice bike BT w.
Thats too bad. To each their own though. At least its not sHram.
Super nice bike BT w.
Thanks and I am torn - there's a solessness to electronic shifting that is undeniable especially in contrast to Campy ... but man, it shifts so good!
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