Bassi

Bassi: Canadian functionality in classic steel

Bassi is a Canadian brand whose philosophy is that bikes should be practical, functional, and stylish. The latter might sound superficial, but it’s also what inspires us at Urban Bike Wear: a stylish bike is a fast bike!

All their frames are made with generous tire clearance and mounts for all the practical things you need for everyday use and long-distance cycling: mudguards, one or two racks, and liters of water. These are steel tubing frames, the classic choice for building bikes and still the most practical and reliable material (at a reasonable price, mind you - we know titanium exists).

We ride their randonneur Le Montréal ourselves, a fantastic platform for building a bike tailored to your needs. Drop bars, narrower tires and mudguards for touring, flat Bar and wide slick tires for commuting, or drop bars with wide, knobby tires for gravel riding. If you enjoy working on bikes, you’ll probably switch up your handlebar setups and configurations throughout the season on your Bassi frame. Their frames use external cable routing, so go ahead and experiment - working on these bikes is a pure pleasure.