Riding on a Basso is an experience to be lived which goes far beyond technical data and performance. In the first place, the best possible rideability obtained through the balance between handling and lightness, performance and cycling pleasure. Each Basso bike is developed from the riding experience. Every shape of its construction, every angle of its geometry and every single tube that makes up the frame are the result of research and development together with highly specialized technicians. It’s not about producing the lightest or most aerodynamic bike but about combining these characteristics to create an inspiring high-performance riding experience.
Poetical Biomechanics
Basso comes up with the frame as the mechanical extension of the cyclist’s body. Every single frame is made to amplify its capabilities and determination, achieving the highest quality and safety standards. Each model is produced in many different sizes (up to 8 on some models) which, combined with the Basso components, also available in different sizes and specifications, allows you to calibrate the best position on the saddle for each cyclist. Each bicycle is then assembled to the specifications of those who order it, with the possibility of modifying and adapting it over time.
Muscles and carbon, nerves and pedals. Kilometer after kilometer riding a Basso, every cyclist experiences a symbiosis and find the confidence to challenge his limits thanks to the most suitable tool for his body. Basso frames are constantly improved as a tribute to those who over the years have ridden on them, contributing to the development of maximum riding pleasure.
Geometrical Evolution
Thousands of anthropometric measurements on cyclists’ bodies to study their posture, weight distribution, the dynamic balance on which cycling is based. Since its foundation, Alcide Basso has been studying to produce frames made to measure for athletes. From this mass of data he derived his own formula for perfect geometry. Measurements and modeling made it possible to identify the geometry suitable for Basso’s purpose: to give the best driving experience.
Over forty years ago Mr. Basso made his first frame, the result of a meticulous search for the geometry suitable for the persons. In four decades, technology has evolved and design has followed it. But the geometric laws and the human body, biomechanics, have not changed.
For this reason, it is not surprising that the geometry identified by Alcide Basso at the dawn of his adventure is still today the fulcrum from which the geometries of the different models derive.
This is why every bike is different and unique but unmistakably Basso.
Who Is the SV For?
The SV is for riders who want to unlock their fastest self, delivering race-level performance with comfort and versatility. Whether chasing personal goals, conquering climbs, or simply enjoying the ride, the SV enhances every cycling experience.
At Basso, we’re often asked, “Why don’t we see Basso in the World Tour?” The answer lies in our focus on real riders. Without the pressure of professional racing, we designed the SV to meet the needs of passionate cyclists—blending speed with everyday comfort.
While many bikes compromise between performance and comfort, the SV bridges that gap. It combines race-worthy speed with the adaptability that everyday riders demand. By working with 4 Performance Bike Fit Studio, we fine-tuned the SV to fit cyclists of all types, making it the perfect bike for any road, any rider, and any situation.
The SV isn’t just about pushing limits—it’s about redefining what performance can be for those who ride for the love of the sport.
Performing aesthetics
The meticulous attention to design has led Basso to seek solutions that combine functionality devoted to performance with a refined and elegant aesthetic. The constant research and development both on the mechanical-structural aspects and on the production process meet the ability to internally develop new materials and finishes to ensure reliable, long-lasting and, above all, elegant results on each frame.
Functionally beautiful, beautiful functionally.
Functionality and aesthetics together, ready to challenge time. For Basso, a simply functional bicycle would not be enough. For this reason, each project takes the aesthetic balance of every detail into the utmost account. The result is a design capable of thrilling both at a simple glance and as soon as you get on the saddle. Impeccable performance and aesthetics come together to create objects that stand the test of time, releasing elegance with every pedal stroke.