Astra is developed around people’s lives to make it suitable for various occasions, even very different from each other. Its features are designed with a very specific purpose: to amplify the lifestyle of those who get on the saddle, whatever their definition of cyclist.
Some bikes can be customized, Astra was created to be one.
To discover new beauty, and share it
The moment to be myself, together with the people I share this passion with. With the whistle of the wind in my ears, my muscles tense, my gaze glued to the road. My friends pedal next to me. We look like a colorful flock of migratory birds flying close to the ground.
Each weekend, a different area to explore. Routes that cross cities, villages, parks, and become an opportunity to discover the beauties of the area and to savor local flavors. I wanted a bike suitable for this, but also comfortable and practical for going out in the city. A beautiful, Italian bicycle, still made with craftsmanship.
Because riding makes me feel like myself, and it’s also a matter of style.
Restless symbiosis
An urban nomad, someone would say about my constant need to move, to explore, to get lost. My bike is an extension of the body to amplify the adventures I want to experience. This is why I made it as versatile as possible, ready to transport everything needed to cross Europe from Venice to Amsterdam. I made her less racy but more reliable on bad roads, even when I stress her on rough terrain and she patiently takes all the hits.
When I need inspiration, I pedal leaving behind buildings and asphalt, eager to immerse myself in the sounds of nature at least for a while. I pedal until fatigue rearranges my thoughts. Only then I reverse the direction. I stop at a car wash to get the mud off the frame and we are both vaguely presentable for a stop in the city center, for a glass of wine and two “cicheti” before returning home.
I ride because it makes me feel free.
Versatility and completeness
Astra maintains its vocation for road cycling, but the attention to detail has made it less nervous and more comfortable. Light but without pushing the carbon of the frame to the extreme (which weighs about 980 g), it adopts Basso’s high-profile technological solutions.
The 35 mm tire clearance allows you to mount wider tires and venture beyond the tarmac on light dirt roads. The integrated cables with Paradigma technologyand the All Road handlebar by Microtech increase safety and comfort, while maintaining clean aesthetics.
Astra’s geometry is the most Basso of all, derived from the steel models. A platform improved year after year, preserving the racing DNA but making it transversal and able to adapt to those who are not an athlete who ride bikes every day. An evergreen consistent with its past, but capable of perfecting itself from model to model becoming more versatile.
Versatility and completeness
For Astra we adopt two different cockpit solutions developed by our in-house team:
When built with Shimano 105 Di2, the bike is assembled with a Paradigma stem and All Road handlebar by Microtech. When configured with Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Sram Rival Axs, a Levita Integrated Carbon handlebar will come as standard.
GROUPSET
SHIMANO 105 DI2
Cassette 11-34
Chain Ring 50-34
WHEELS
MICROTECH RE38 Carbon Wheels
HANDLEBAR
Microtech All Road Handlebar
400 mm
HANDLEBAR STEM
Paradigma Stem
100 mm
Geometry
Every good bike fit starts with choosing the correct frame size for you. This will allow you to benefit best of the bike’s performance and comfort for an efficient riding position.
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45 |
48 |
51 |
53 |
56 |
58 |
61 |
| SEAT TUBE (A1) |
450 mm |
480 mm |
510 mm |
530 mm |
560 mm |
580 mm |
610 mm |
| TOP TUBE (B) |
505 mm |
515 mm |
525 mm |
545 mm |
560 mm |
575 mm |
590 mm |
| REACH (R) |
371,1 mm |
371,1 mm |
374,5 mm |
380,4 mm |
382,1 mm |
384,4 mm |
385,5 mm |
| STACK (S) |
538,9 mm |
538,9 mm |
563,4 mm |
575,9 mm |
602,4 mm |
625,4 mm |
650,4 mm |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE (C) |
76° |
75° |
75° |
74° |
73,5° |
73° |
72,5° |
| STEERING TUBE ANGLE (D) |
71,8° |
71,8° |
72° |
72,3° |
73,5° |
73,5° |
74° |
| CHAIN-STAY LENGTH (E) |
404 mm |
404 mm |
404 mm |
404 mm |
406 mm |
410 mm |
410 mm |
| BB TO FORK LENGTH (F) |
576,9 mm |
576,9 mm |
586,4 mm |
593,2 mm |
590 mm |
599 mm |
602 mm |
| HEAD TUBE (H) |
125 mm |
125 mm |
150 mm |
162 mm |
180 mm |
204 mm |
228 mm |
| HANDLEBAR WIDTH C/C (M) |
400 mm |
400 mm |
420 mm |
420 mm |
420 mm |
420 mm |
440 mm |
| STEM LENGTH (N) |
80 mm |
90 mm |
100 mm |
110 mm |
110 mm |
120 mm |
120 mm |
A totally hidden fixing solution that is invisible on the frame, intertwining technological and aesthetic innovation.
The result is a lightweight, invisible and strong integrated system with three screws, which has been further implemented through the vulcanization of the steel plank. This Basso solution gives the 3B system an anti-vibration function, which improves the riding experience by elevating comfort on uneven and bumpy surfaces.
