Racemax 2 ITALIA

Speed, Integration, Versatilty, Fun. Elevated.

Evolved from the Racemax Italia racing gravel machine, every detail, from design to construction, has been re-engineered and refined. 

Featuring new geometry with increased tire clearance up to 51mm WAM, integrated downtube storage and a rear light housed inside the seatpost.

 Made in Italy, with Jazz Carbon. 

MADE IN ITALY, WITH JAZZ CARBON 

The Racemax² Italia is produced in our Presezzo factory, starting from dry carbon fibre wound automatically using the filament winding technique, followed by resin application through Resin Transfer Moulding. 

This is what we call Jazz Carbon.

TIRE CLEARANCE – UP TO 51 mm WAM 

Since the launch of the first Racemax in 2020, tire trends have shifted towards wider profiles. 

The Racemax² Italia now accommodates tires with a real width of up to 51 mm (Width-as-Measured) with 1x setups and up to 48 mm with 2x configurations.

INTERNAL STORAGE AND INTEGRATED REAR LIGHT 

The clean design is enhanced by two new integration features: 

The downtube houses a storage compartment that shields tools and tubes from the elements, with a wide opening and a secure and stable Fidlock closure.  

The seatpost now integrates a practical rear light, perfectly aligned with the frame’s design.

1.5% FASTER THAN THE PREVIOUS GENERATION

Despite a slightly wider frontal area due to tyre size, simulations show that the Racemax² Italia is even more aerodynamic, with a measurable gain of 1.5%. 

This improvement comes from even cleaner lines and details, such as front caliper bolts shielded by a cover plate. 

Choose your build

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ FRAMESET

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA FRAMESET

5.999 €

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ GRX Di2 2X12 DISCUS 45|40

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA GRX Di2 2X12 DISCUS 45|40

For gravel racers: the super-reliable Shimano GRX Di2 2x electronic groupset and wide 3T aero Discus 45|40 LTD carbon wheels get you to the finish line first.

9.899 €

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ FORCE XPLR AXS 1X13 DISCUS 45|40

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA FORCE XPLR AXS 1X13 DISCUS 45|40

The new SRAM Force electronic groupset 1x13 with wide 3T Discus 45|40 LTD aero carbon wheelset give you a blindingly fast dream ride regardless of whether or not you’re racing.

9.900 €

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ FORCE XPLR AXS TORNO 1X13 DISCUS 45|40

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA FORCE XPLR AXS TORNO 1X13 DISCUS 45|40

The new SRAM Force electronic groupset 1x13 with the the 3T Torno crank  and wide 3T Discus 45|40 LTD aero carbon wheelset ready for racing or damn fast riding.

10.498 €

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ RED XPLR PM AXS 1X13 ZIPP 303 XPLR SW

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA RED XPLR PM AXS 1X13 ZIPP 303 XPLR SW

The new best in class SRAM RED electronic groupset 1x13 with the wide Zipp 303 XPLR SW aero carbon wheel, racing ready.

12.699 €

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ RED XPLR AXS TORNO 1X13 ZIPP 303 XPLR SW

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA RED XPLR AXS TORNO 1X13 ZIPP 303 XPLR SW

The new best in class SRAM RED electronic groupset 1x13 with the the 3T Torno crank  and the wide Zipp 303 XPLR SW aero carbon wheels, ready for any speedy...

12.699 €

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ SUPER RECORD PM 2X13 DISCUS 45|40

RACEMAX 2 ITALIA SUPER RECORD PM 2X13 DISCUS 45|40

A classy and efficient Italian setup with the Campagnolo Super Record PM 2×13 and wide aero 3T Discus 45|40 LTD carbon wheels, ready for racing, speed adventures and style contest.

13.098 €

Geometries

Size S M L XL
Rider Height* (cm) 157-171 168-180 176-186 183-195
Rider Height* (inches) 5'2"-5'7" 5'6"-5'11" 5'9"-6'1" 6'0" 6'5"
01. Stack 547 569 589 609
02. Reach 367 377 385 393
03. Headtube angle 70.5 71.5 71.5 71.5
04. Fork axle-crown 383 383 383 383
05. Headtube length 138 152 173 197
06. BB drop 79 79 79 76
07. Seattube angle 74 74 74 74
08. Seattube length 463 491 510 537
09. Toptube length 522 538 552 566
10. Front center 609 607 622 636
11. Rear center 420 420 420 420
12. Wheelbase 1017 1015 1029 1045

*Rider heights are approximations. For more accuracy, compare stack/reach with your current bike or visit your 3T retailer.

Inside the Racemax 2 ITALIA

100% MADE IN ITALY

An extraordinary journey, allowing us to recreate the know-how of carbon manufacturing and bring production back from the Far East to the country where our brand was born and continues to innovate: Italy.

Since 2018, we have restarted production in our Presezzo factory, where we now manufacture a complete range of high-quality carbon frames and bicycles, including the Racemax² Italia. 

Read more about Italian production 

Read more about Italian production 

JAZZ CARBON INSIDE 

Technically, our process is called Filament Winding Bladder-Assisted Resin Transfer Moulding, based on two core technologies: 

- Automated winding of dry carbon fibre (Filament Winding) to create complex shapes. 

- Direct resin application inside the mould (Resin Transfer Moulding), instead of using pre-impregnated sheets. 

In short? Jazz Carbon. 

A Real-Fast bike

REALFAST GEOMETRY 

Within the 3T lineup, the Racemax² Italia represents the most race-oriented gravel bike, built to perform at its best on fast and smooth surfaces.  

Its geometry stays true to the principles of "realfast gravel", an ideal balance between performance and comfort that allows every racer to maintain peak efficiency for longer. Compared to the first-generation Racemax Italia, handling has been refined with a steeper head angle, stability enhanced through a bigger bottom bracket drop and revised fork offset, while responsiveness benefits from shorter 420 mm chainstays. 

REALFAST AERODYNAMICS 

The same applies to aerodynamics: starting with our favourite tires, we then engineered a perfectly fitting front and rear wheel cutout (with mud clearance, of course) and a closely trailing 75-mm base downtube to catch the airflow coming off the front tires and shield the water bottles at the same time.  

We added a super-narrow headtube (now with a nose), a multi-shape fork with shielded calliper bolts and aero details from seatstay to seatpost. Most importantly, we engineered this for realistic riding speeds, wind speeds, tire widths, bottle positions and even for mud.  

ENGINEERED AND OPTIMISED AROUND REAL TIRE MEASURES

Our mantra has always been: “It all starts with the tires.” 

They are the foundation of our frame design, which is why we also defined a reliable way to measure them — WAM (Width-as-Measured) and RAM (Radius-as-Measured). Realfast aerodynamics means this too: REAL measures, not theory. 

The Racemax² Italia features a maximum tire clearance of 51 mm WAM (48 mm for 2x setups) and 363 mm RAM. 

This frame has been engineered and aerodynamically optimised to deliver its best performance in combination with tires ranging from 41 to 51 mm WAM. 

Design in details

NARROW  HEADTUBE 

We designed an aerodynamically shaped front end with a particularly slim profile, adding a nose to minimize the frontal surface, and increase aerodynamic efficiency.

Additionally, the new fork design features advanced details such as entirely new aero-shaped legs and a compact upper arch, delivering increased precision and improved handling.

CERAMICSPEED SLT HEADSET 

Inside a slim head tube, similar in size to that of a road bike and ideal for optimal aerodynamic performance, we’ve integrated oversized CeramicSpeed SLT bearings (44x33 top and 52x42 bottom) to ensure maximum stiffness and durability.

DOWNTUBE SHAPE AND STORAGE

The upper section (neck) measures 55 mm and features a wheel cut-out for perfect tire alignment, while the lower section is 75 mm wide, designed to streamline airflow not only around the bottles but also around the tools stored in the integrated storage compartment.

The Fidlock mini-hook locking mechanism ensures super-easy opening and secure closure with just a click, while the Missgrape-developed neoprene bag guarantees silent, stable load carrying. It’s also easy to remove thanks to the integrated handle. [Link to instruction]

3T MORE - INTEGRALE TECHNOLOGY

The proprietary D-shaped steering tube routes all cables internally while maintaining a minimal headset design. Paired with the More stem, it offers maximum aerodynamic efficiency, a clean look, and a narrow frontal area, making assembly and adjustment easy.

The two-piece design allows fine-tuning of handlebar angle or swapping stem lengths (±1 cm) without disconnecting or bleeding brake hoses.

Compatible only with electronic groupsets. [Link to instructions]

CHAINRING 1X UP TO 52T

Up to 52T using 3T Torno Wide (1X configuration), any GRX Di2 2X and Campagnolo 2x13 up to 52/36. More information here [link frame technical specification]

TAIL LIGHT INTEGRATED LIGHT SYSTEM

Racemax² Italia seatpost integrates a rear light system with 5 modes and a memory function, offering up to 25 lumens and up to 15 hours of runtime in strobe mode.

The light can be easily removed and reinstalled for charging via the built-in USB-A plug.

A cover plate is included with every frame kit and complete bike, to be used when a rear bikepacking bag is installed. [Link to instructions]

FORK COVER

Fork cover. The front caliper mounting bolts are seamlessly integrated into the fork thanks to a painted cover.

UDH COMPATIBILITY

Designed only for electronic groupsets.