2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR vs 2024 Salsa Stormchaser
The 52.5 is the Salsa Stormchaser size closest to your S Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Salsa Stormchaser
Compared with the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in S, the Salsa Stormchaser in 52.5 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, SSalsa Stormchaser, 52.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR S | Salsa Stormchaser 52.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 362 | 371.0 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 544.0 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 70.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.0 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 527.0 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1013 | 1027.0 - 1041.0 | |
| BB drop | 71 | 70.0 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 770 | 727.0 | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 440.0 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 127 | 105.0 | −22 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 290.0 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 420.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser minus the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR. Full charts: 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, 2024 Salsa Stormchaser.
Where each sits in its class
Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSalsa Stormchaser
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS | Salsa Stormchaser |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Basso Palta III | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force XPLR | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Force XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Microtech MX25 | not listed |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel | not listed |
| Hub | Microtech U-RD.20 | not listed |
| Rim | Microtech MX25 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Red | not listed |
| Handlebar | Basso Carbon Gravel | not listed |
| Stem | Basso Strato | not listed |
| Bar tape | fizik Terra | not listed |
| Headset | Microtech Integrated Cables | not listed |
| Seatpost | Heart Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo | not listed |
| Bottle cage | Basso Piuma | not listed |
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