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GRAVEL

Explore gravel roads and the toughest terrain without giving up any road speed with 3T’s award-winning range of aero gravel bikes.

FREEDOM FOR ALL

Long before gravel riding became popular, we decided we wanted to ride faster & farther on any terrain. The resulting 3T Exploro was the first to combine road speed and mountain toughness, so you can race through the smooth sections and crush the rough stuff. Total freedom at last!

THE ORIGINAL FAST GRAVEL BIKE

The Exploro pioneered aerodynamics for gravel bikes, including even mud-covered knobby tire wind tunnel testing (much to the chagrin of the wind tunnel staff). The race-proven Exploro range gives you the speed you’re used to on asphalt and an additional advantage on wind-swept gravel tracks.

3 FLAVORS OF EXPLORING

The PRIMO bikes all use the latest generation of the original Exploro frame. It’s a great choice for a high-end, highly-versatile gravel bike at an affordable price.

The RACEMAX and RACEMAX ITALIA are the absolute fastest gravel bikes possible, aero optimized for for 35-42mm WAM (Width As Measured) tires but for particularly tough rides or long trips it even fits up to 61mm tires.

The ULTRA and the EXTREMA ITALIA are designed to go fast on the worst possible terrain, aero optimized for 55-61mm tires (but of course you can spec a narrower tire too). They also combine an aero seattube with a round seatpost so you can use any 27.2 round, dropper or suspension post.

TWEAK YOUR TIRE

Gravel riding is all about tire choice and the 3T Exploro models fit the widest possible tires, up to 61mm.But each model is optimized for a different purpose.

The PRIMO is a Jack of all trades, the RACEMAX and RACEMAX ITALIA are all-out speed machines while the ULTRA and the EXTREMA ITALIA can conquer the toughest terrain faster than any other gravel bike.

You may opt for one wheelset for everything (more info here) or fine-tune for the occasion with dual wheelsets (more info here).

frame comparison

FASTEST GRAVEL TOUGHEST GRAVEL ALL ROUND GRAVEL

RACEMAX

RACEMAX ITALIA

DNA

All-out speed machine. Aero optimized for 35-46mm WAM (700c) tires but fits up to 61mm WAM (650b) tires.

DNA

All-out speed machine. Aero optimized for 35-46mm WAM (700c) tires but fits up to 61mm WAM (650b) tires.

FRAME MATERIAL

Unidirectional pre-preg carbon, High-modulus/high-strength performance blend layup

FRAME MATERIAL

3T’s in-house filament-winding using a combination of high-strength/high-stiffness fibers, combined with RTM resin injection. Made in Italy

SIZES

6 sizes: XXS, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

SIZES

4 Sizes: 51, 54, 56, 58

CABLE ROUTING

Partial internal cable routing inside frame (cockpit external control lines)

CABLE ROUTING

Fully internal cable routing using 3T Integrale Technology

MAXIMUM TIRE REAL DIMENSION

700c 46mm (WAM), 650b 61mm (WAM)

MAXIMUM TIRE REAL DIMENSION

700c 46mm (WAM), 650b 61mm (WAM)

AREODYNAMICS

2-step aero downtube (75/50mm wide) shielding water bottles & redirecting front wheel turbulence, aero seattube with full rear wheel cutout, aero seatstays, aero headtube, aero seatpost.

AREODYNAMICS

2-step aero downtube (75/50mm wide) shielding water bottles & redirecting front wheel turbulence, aero seattube with full rear wheel cutout, aero seatstays, aero headtube, aero seatpost.

CUSTOM PAINT OPTION

No RTP option (not sold as frameset)

CUSTOM PAINT OPTION

Yes with RTP (unpainted) raw Project X Prep.

DROPPER/SUSPENSION POST COMPATIBLE

No

DROPPER/SUSPENSION POST COMPATIBLE

No

ULTRA

EXTREMA ITALIA

DNA

Go fast on the toughest terrain. Aero optimized for 55-61mm WAM (650b) tires but also fast with 35-46mm WAM (700c) tires

DNA

Tough races and fast adventures. Aero Optimized for 50 - 57mm WAM (700c) tires. Complete with fork accessory mounts and UDH compatible

FRAME MATERIAL

Unidirectional pre-preg carbon, High-modulus/high-strength performance blend layup

FRAME MATERIAL

3T’s in-house filament-winding using a combination of high-strength/high-stiffness fibers, combined with RTM resin injection. Made in Italy

SIZES

6 sizes: XXS, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

SIZES

4 Sizes: 51, 54, 56, 58

CABLE ROUTING

Partial internal cable routing inside frame (cockpit external control lines)

CABLE ROUTING

Fully internal cable routing using 3T Integrale Technology

MAXIMUM TIRE REAL DIMENSION

650b 61mm (WAM), 700c 46mm (WAM)

MAXIMUM TIRE REAL DIMENSION

700c 57mm (WAM)

AERODYNAMICS

2-step aero downtube (75/60mm wide) shielding water bottles & redirecting front wheel turbulence, aero seattube (combined with round seatpost for increased versatility) with full rear wheel cutout, aero seatstays, aero headtube

AERODYNAMICS

2-step aero downtube (75/60mm wide) shielding water bottles & redirecting front wheel turbulence, aero seattube (combined with round seatpost for increased versatility) with full rear wheel cutout, aero seatstays, aero headtube

CUSTOM PAINT OPTION

Yes with RTP (unpainted) frames for your painter of choice

CUSTOM PAINT OPTION

Yes with RTP (unpainted) raw Project X Prep

DROPPER/SUSPENSION POST COMPATIBLE

Yes. Any dropper or suspension seatpost 27.2mm diameter

DROPPER/SUSPENSION POST COMPATIBLE

Yes. 27.2mm diameter wireless dropper and suspension seatpost compatible. (see geometry chart for min/max seatpost height)

PRIMO

DNA

The original Exploro that started the performance revolution, equally at home on gravel, dirt & tarmac

FRAME MATERIAL

Unidirectional pre-preg carbon, High-modulus/high-strength performance blend layup

SIZES

4 sizes: S, M, L, XL

CABLE ROUTING

Partial internal cable routing inside frame (cockpit external control lines)

MAXIMUM TIRE REAL DIMENSION

700c 42mm (WAM), 650b 54mm (WAM)

AERODYNAMICS

Aero downtube, aero seattube, aero seatstays, aero headtube, aero seatpost.

CUSTOM PAINT OPTION

No RTP option (not sold as frameset)

DROPPER/SUSPENSION POST COMPATIBLE

No

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