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A “Gravel Super Bowl” Celebration
Unbound Gravel, nicknamed the "Super Bowl of Gravel," has been held annually in Emporia, Kansas (USA) since 2006. A flagship event in the burgeoning 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 setting, a work of art
Each Palta ARTbound frame is hand-painted with raw brushstrokes in Vicenza, Italy, transforming each bike into a unique piece of art. The off-white finish evokes the dusty soil of the Kansas plains, while expressive strokes reveal the Enough Cycling – Natural Reflection livery. No two bikes are alike: every frame is a canvas, every ride tells a story.
The soul of the Flint Hills in a bike
Designed for routeAmidst the endless sweeps of the Midwest, the Palta ARTbound embodies the spirit of riders who, like artists, leave a mark with every ride. After years of participating in Unbound, members of Enough Cycling compare a successful performance on this race to a work of art: a skillful 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 the Unbound 200
The first ARTbound model will be ridden by Mattia De Marchi, one of Enough Cycling's top athletes and Grand Prix Lifetime competitor, at the Unbound Gravel 200 on May 31, 2025. After a 5th place finish in the previous edition, Mattia aims to aim for the top of the rankings in this premier distance.
Mattia De Marchi's bike setup
Setting : Basso Palta ARTbound
Groups : Campagnolo Super Record Wireless
Wheels : Fulcrum Sharq
Tires : Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 45mm
Saddle : Fizik Argo 00
Bottle holders : Elite Superleggero Carbon
Configuration options available
The Palta ARTbound is available as a frameset or complete bike with the following configurations:
Shimano GRX 1×12 820: Microtech MX25 or RG38 wheels, from €4319
Shimano GRX 2×12 820: Microtech MX25 or RG38 wheels, from €4499
Practical information
This limited edition is available for sale from May 29 to June 29, 2025. For more details on specifications, contents, and pricing, visit the official page: basso.news/PaltaARTbound.
