Unbound Gravel, often called the “Super Bowl of Gravel,” has taken place annually in Emporia, Kansas, USA since 2006. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone of the rapidly growing gravel racing scene.

To celebrate this iconic event and the Enough Cycling Collective's participation, Basso has created a one-of-a-kind frame: the Palta ARTbound Limited Edition.

Each frame is hand-painted with raw brushstrokes in Vicenza, Italy, making every piece a unique work of art.

A mark on the Kansas dirt. Every artist leaves a trace. Every ride, a mark.

Born for the endless roads of the Midwest, this bike carries the soul of those who ride not just to compete, but to leave something behind.

After years of racing Unbound, Enough Cycling’s riders recognised that a strong performance at this race is like an art masterpiece — a mix of intuition, skill, and improvisation.

At the same time, a day in the Flint Hills leaves an imprint on the rider, just as an artwork marks its creator.

The bike’s off-white finish mirrors the pale, dusty soil of the Kansas plains. Beneath that surface, raw, expressive brushstrokes reveal the Enough Cycling – Natural Reflection livery.

No two bikes are the same — each one a canvas, each ride a story, each race a chance to give everything.

Limited edition Debut: Mattia De Marchi – ARTbound 200, May 31, 2025

The first ARTbound Edition will be ridden by Mattia De Marchi, Enough Cycling’s top men’s athlete and a Lifetime Grand Prix competitor, in the 2025 Unbound 200 Gravel Race.

Following a 5th-place finish in the previous edition, Mattia will once again aim for the top of the leaderboard in the race’s queen distance.

Mattia De Marchi’s ARTbound 2025 Bike – Configuration

Available Configurations 

Frame Kit or complete bike

Shimano GRX 1x12 820

Shimano GRX 2x12 820

Additional Information

Limited Edition Availability: May 29 –June 29, 2025

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