
Venta R
We hear a lot these days that bikes are getting just too expensive. And we can completely understand the basis of that complaint. That’s what makes a bike like the Basso Venta R such a pleasure because not only is it a made-in-Italy carbon bike, but it offers a ride quality that can be appreciated by pro and neophyte alike, and it sells at a really great price point. All-Road Capabilities of the Basso Venta R Though it is officially a road bike, the Basso Venta R slots neatly into that all-road category too, as the type of bike that offers a fantastic mix of snappy responsiveness with a multi-surface capability and comfort geometry that will make it fun to ride over all types of rougher roads and even light gravel. Taking design inspiration from the race-ready Diamante, the Venta R looks like a racing bike with its straight leg fork, slim seatstays and aero fairing on the back of the seat tube. It even incorporates a clever semi-integrated cable design on the front using the house bran