On the surface, the new edition of Basso's affordable Venta model is a pleasing carbon racer with competition geometry and aerodynamic tube profiles.
Strictly speaking, however, the bike is a sensation. Although the frame is manufactured in Italy, like Basso's top models, instead of in Asia as is usually the case, the price remains surprisingly moderate. With a mechanical Ultegra Disc groupset, Miche wheels and Michelin Pro4 tyres, the price is a fair €2,499. A version with a 105 disc groupset starts at 1,999 euros. Variants with rim brakes will be even cheaper.
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