Quick Verdict
The Basis Tourmalet 14 is a lightweight adult road bike that gives you Shimano Tourney 14 speed gearing, drop bar control, and reassuring calliper brakes for confident road riding.
What This Product Is Used For
The Basis Tourmalet 14 is an adults road bike built for riding on paved roads with a classic drop bar setup and 700c road wheels. Compared with a single speed road bike, it gives you more gearing choice through its Shimano Tourney 14 speed system, which can make changing pace and handling different road conditions feel more practical. Its alloy road frame keeps the bike lighter in feel, while the 700c x 23c road tyres and calliper road brakes suit road focused riding. Riders choose it over simpler options when they want a more traditional road bike setup with gears and drop bar handling.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to riders who want a road bike feel rather than a casual upright bike, and who prefer having multiple gears to adapt their effort on everyday road rides. It suits people who want a lighter frame, classic drop bars, and a straightforward geared setup for tarmac riding.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Alloy frame helps keep the bike lighter and easier to handle
• Shimano Tourney 14 speed gearing gives more choice on the road
• Authentic drop bar setup supports a classic road riding position
• 700c road wheels and 700c x 23c tyres suit paved surface riding
• Calliper road brakes provide simple, reliable stopping control
• SIS thumb shift keeps gear changes quick and easy to access
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Lighter alloy frame supports easier handling and a more responsive feel
• 14 speed gearing gives useful flexibility compared with simpler road bikes
• Drop bars and road tyres create a more focused road riding setup
Cons
• Steel fork adds weight compared with full alloy or carbon road bike setups
• 700c x 23c road tyres are best suited to smoother road surfaces rather than rough ground
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In day to day use, the Basis Tourmalet 14 is designed to feel like a proper road bike rather than a casual all rounder. The alloy road frame helps keep handling lighter, while the Shimano Tourney 14 speed gearing gives you more options than a single speed bike when pace or road conditions change. The authentic drop bar, drop bar levers, and 700c x 23c road tyres all point clearly to road focused riding. If your main worry is whether it will feel like a real road bike and not just a basic commuter, the drop bar setup and 700c road wheels give it that more dedicated road character, while the calliper road brakes keep stopping straightforward.
Choose this if
You want a geared road bike with a lighter alloy frame and classic drop bar feel for tarmac riding.
Skip this if
You want a more upright bike, rough surface versatility, or wider tyres for mixed terrain.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC.co.uk Team likes this because it gives riders the benefit of a classic geared road bike setup, helps avoid the mistake of buying a simpler bike that lacks gear choice, and reduces the regret of ending up with a bike that does not feel road focused enough.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with single speed road bike
Better when
You want more gear choice for changing pace and road conditions
Alternative better when
You prefer a simpler setup with fewer controls to think about
Compared with hybrid commuter bike
Better when
You want authentic drop bar handling and 700c x 23c road tyres for a more road focused feel
Alternative better when
You prefer a more upright riding position for relaxed everyday use
Alternatives Worth Considering
Single speed road bike
Hybrid commuter bike
Flat bar road bike
Endurance road bike
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Keep this bike on paved roads where the 700c x 23c road tyres can work as intended.
Set the drop bar position and stem height carefully so the riding position feels comfortable and controlled.
Check the calliper road brakes regularly to keep braking smooth and predictable.
Use the Shimano Tourney 14 speed gearing actively rather than staying in one gear all the time, especially when pace or road conditions change.
Full Technical Specification
Product Type
Adults road bike
Brand
Basis
Model
Tourmalet 14
Frame
Road frame, alloy
Frame Size
59cm
Available Frame Sizes
56cm, 59cm
Fork
700c blade fork, steel
Handlebars
Authentic drop bar
Stem
A Head alloy
Gearing
Shimano Tourney 14 speed
Shifters
SIS thumb shift, centre mounted
Brakes
Calliper road
Levers
Drop bar lever
Wheels
700c road, CNC braking surface
Tyres
700c x 23c road, black
Colour
Black/Lime
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a faster, easier move into proper road riding with gears and drop bars.
Do not buy this if you want a simpler, safer feeling upright bike for rougher or mixed surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bike is the Basis Tourmalet 14?
Basis Tourmalet 14 is an adults road bike with a classic drop bar setup, alloy frame, and 700c road wheels.
Does the Basis Tourmalet 14 have gears?
Basis Tourmalet 14 uses Shimano Tourney 14 speed gearing for more flexibility than a single speed bike.
What frame material does this bike use?
Basis Tourmalet 14 has an alloy road frame to help keep the bike lighter in feel.
What size wheels does this road bike have?
Basis Tourmalet 14 uses 700c road wheels with a CNC braking surface.
What tyres come on this bike?
Basis Tourmalet 14 is fitted with 700c x 23c road tyres in black.
What kind of handlebars does this bike use?
Basis Tourmalet 14 comes with authentic drop bars for a more traditional road riding position.
What brakes does the Basis Tourmalet 14 use?
Basis Tourmalet 14 uses calliper road brakes for straightforward stopping control.
Is this bike better for roads or mixed terrain?
Road bike setup on the Basis Tourmalet 14 is better suited to paved roads because of its drop bar design and 700c x 23c road tyres.
