2024 Salsa Stormchaser vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR

What changes on the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR

Compared with the Salsa Stormchaser in 56, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XL places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack

+24 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+16 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

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Head angle

+1.0°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

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The two frames

Salsa Stormchaser, 56Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Salsa Stormchaser. Full charts: 2024 Salsa Stormchaser, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa StormchaserBasso Palta III SRAM XPLR

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.