[40% Off Sale] Classic Aluminum Road Bike for Beginners with Full-Fledged Specifications! | BASSO IMOLA

May 19, 2025

BASSO, an Italian brand founded in 1979, is relatively new to the road bike scene. It's a race bike brand that quickly became a top brand in Europe.

While not flashy, BASSO's entry-level road bike, the "IMOLA," is highly recommended for those who want "a genuine bike that they can cherish for their first ride."

It features a classic frame design for an entry-level aluminum road bike and a high-quality full Shimano (Claris) groupset. It's a model that can be cherished for a long time, whether you want to ride fast or go on long tours!

- Table of Contents -

"About the model, price, and size"
"About frame performance"
"About parts configuration"
"Impressions after a test ride"
"Summary"

2025.BASSO IMOLA

【Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price】￥173,800 (tax included) ⇒ SALE: ￥104,280 (tax included) 40% OFF!
【Colors (2 colors total)】WHITE, GREEN
【Sizes (approximate height)】450 (155-163cm),480 (160-168cm),510 (168-175cm),530 (175-183cm),560 (183-190cm)

About the IMOLA Frame Performance

The IMOLA is a road bike with a lightweight aluminum frame that has been butted.

Frame Geometry

Frame Size	450	480	510	530	560
HA	71.5	71.5	72	72.5	73
SA	75	74.5	74	73.5	73
TT	505	510	525	545	560
HT	105	113	135	150	175
FC	567	572	578	580	589
RC	405	405	405	406	406
BB	-	-	-	-	-
FO	-	-	-	-	-
WB	-	-	-	-	-
SH	-	-	-	-	-
SK	506.2	513.8	536.4	552.4	578
RH	369.4	372.5	376.2	376.4	383.3
Applicable Height	155-163cm	160-168cm	168-175cm	175-183cm	183-190cm

The design is quite orthodox, making it easy to handle with little peculiarities.

About Head Tube Length

The head tube length is relatively long (somewhere between a pure road bike and an endurance bike), offering versatility from an upright position to a racing-style forward lean.

About Center of Gravity / Rear Center

While the center of gravity is popular, the short rear center length creates a road bike-like ride.

The frame gives a strong impression of being a classic of classics for an entry-level grade!

About the Front Fork

The front fork is a carbon fork with an aluminum steerer. It's designed for ease of handling and light weight.

About Weight

The bike weighs approximately 9.8kg (actual measurement for size 510), which is standard compared to road bikes in the same spec range.

As a frame, it doesn't have any specialized performance, but it's an all-rounder that can be "cherished by beginners for a long time" - that's the impression this model gives!

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About IMOLA's Parts Configuration

Shimano Claris

The basic specs feature SHIMANO CLARIS (2×8 speed), a standard groupset for entry-level models.

Moreover, the crank, which tends to be cost-cut in road bikes of the same price range, is also unified with SHIMANO CLARIS◎

About the Wheels

In addition, the wheels also use SHIMANO wheels◎ While this doesn't significantly improve running performance, it's a welcome point that enhances durability and reduces running costs◎

About the Brake Calipers

The brake calipers are also unified with SHIMANO CLARIS, making it a high-quality model with a consistent Shimano component configuration!

While there are ways to cut costs by downgrading less noticeable parts, BASSO's IMOLA offers a highly satisfying specification.

Specification Table

Tire Size	700×25C
Gears	2×8speed
Pedals	None
Specs	Frame	BASSO IMOLA FRAME KIT
	Fork	BASSO IMOLA FRAME KIT
	Crankset	SHIMANO FC-R2000 50-34T 170MM
	BB	SHIMANO BB-RS500
	Front Derailleur	SHIMANO FD-R2000
	Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO RD-R2000SS
	Shifters	SHIMANO ST-R2000
	Cassette	SHIMANO CS-HG50-8 11-32T
	Brake Levers	SHIMANO ST-R2000
	Brakes	SHIMANO BR-R2000
	Tires	700 × 25C
	Wheels	SHIMANO WH-R501
	Handlebar	C-C400MM
	Stem	90/100/110MM φ31.8
	Headset	-
	Saddle	SPORTS SADDLE
	Seatpost	φ31.6

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Impressions of a test ride with the IMOLA

The BASSO IMOLA truly lives up to its reputation as a "classic of classics" for an entry-level aluminum road bike in terms of its ride feel.

Despite being an entry-level model, it offers the riding and handling feel of a road bike from the era when they were called road racers◎

It's a model that will definitely pick up speed when you push it.

However, compared to recent entry-level aluminum road bikes (such as KhodaaBloom FARNA and ANCHOR RL3DROP), it has a more rugged aluminum stiffness.

This seems to be due to the "linear frame shape," which is a classic road bike silhouette.

Recently, many frames feature curved top tubes and seat stays to improve vibration absorption.

BASSO's IMOLA, perhaps to emphasize the speedy ride characteristic of road bikes, does not incorporate such shaping and instead maintains a linear frame design.

This kind of ride feel is recommended for those who are just starting road cycling and prefer an athletic ride!

It's more suited for competitive training than a relaxed riding style.

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Summary of BASSO IMOLA

Aluminum frame with a classic entry-level design
Full Shimano component configuration for high quality and satisfaction
Excellent cost performance due to a special sale price!

Despite being a niche brand like BASSO, the specifications are right on point!

It's an all-rounder aluminum road bike recommended for both those who want to ride fast and those who enjoy long rides!

While the manufacturer's suggested retail price might be a bit high, this sale makes it an unbeatable value compared to road bikes in the same spec range!

If you're considering starting road biking, please give it a look!

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