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A Celebration of the “Gravel Super Bowl”
The Unbound Gravel, dubbed the “Gravel Super Bowl,” has been held annually in Emporia, Kansas (USA), since 2006. A flagship event of the booming gravel scene, it attracts the world’s best riders. To mark this iconic event and the participation of the Enough Cycling collective, Basso is launching a special edition: the Palta ARTbound Limited Edition.
A Unique Frame, a Work of Art
Each Palta ARTbound frame is hand-painted with raw brushstrokes in Vicenza, Italy, transforming every bike into a unique piece of art. The off-white finish evokes the dusty ground of the Kansas plains, while expressive touches reveal the Enough Cycling – Natural Reflection livery. No two bikes are identical: each frame is a canvas, each ride tells a story.
The Soul of the Flint Hills in a Bike
Designed for the endless roads of the Midwest, the Palta ARTbound embodies the spirit of riders who, like artists, leave a mark on every journey. After years of participating in Unbound, the members of Enough Cycling compare a successful performance in this race to a work of art: a clever blend of intuition, technique, and improvisation. But the Flint Hills also leave their mark on riders, just as an artistic creation imbues its creator.
Mattia De Marchi Takes on Unbound 200
The first ARTbound model will be ridden by Mattia De Marchi, one of Enough Cycling’s top athletes and a competitor in the Lifetime Grand Prix, at Unbound Gravel 200 on May 31, 2025. After a 5th place finish in the previous edition, Mattia aims to target the top of the standings in this queen distance.
Mattia De Marchi’s Bike Configuration
Frame: Basso Palta ARTbound
Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record Wireless
Wheels: Fulcrum Sharq
Tires: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 45 mm
Saddle: Fizik Argo 00
Bottle Cages: Elite Superleggero Carbon
Available Configuration Options
The Palta ARTbound is available as a frameset or a complete bike with the following configurations:
Shimano GRX 1×12 820: Microtech MX25 or RG38 Wheels, starting from 4319 €
Shimano GRX 2×12 820: Microtech MX25 or RG38 Wheels, starting from 4499 €
Practical Information
This limited edition is available for sale from May 29 to June 29, 2025. For more details on specifications, content, and prices, visit the official page: basso.news/PaltaARTbound.
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