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Origin
The Diamante is Basso's pure race bike and the round-tubed counterpart to the aero Diamante SV. Hand-laminated in Italy from Toray T1000/T800 carbon, it keeps the brand's hallmark fully alloy-free construction — even sections that usually demand metal inserts are made of carbon. Its rounder tube profiles are tuned for ride quality and stiffness rather than wind-tunnel numbers, and the 8th-generation update shed roughly 20% of frame weight while modernising the platform for discs and 28c tires.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Italian hand-laminated carbon (Toray T1000 + T800), alloy-free; rounder tube profiles than the aero SV for ride quality. Frame ~790 g (latest gen ~20% lighter)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 2x road groupset — Shimano Ultegra/Dura-Ace or SRAM Force/Red AXS (build-dependent)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount (Diamante Disc)
- Wheels
- 700c, tubeless-ready
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Hand-built Italian carbon with a refined, lively ride
- Lightweight (latest frame ~790 g) and very stiff
- Clearance for 28c tires adds versatility to a pure race frame
−Weaknesses
- Aggressive race fit isn't for everyone
- Italian hand-made construction comes at a premium
- Less aero than the SV sibling for flat-out speed seekers
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