Strong performers

Basso prides itself on its bikes’ robustness

Alcide Basso says he has always placed a lot of emphasis on a frame’s strength to ensure safety at speed. ‘There are 11 tubes in a bicycle. Simple,’ he says. ‘But when you are going down hill at 80kmh…’ As a result, Basso bikes are always robust affairs, often noted for their stiffness, and those models that Cyclist has tested have all proved to be adept descenders.