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Exploro RaceMax Frame
A carbon frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,199| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
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Summary
The 3T Exploro RaceMax is a versatile gravel bike that excels in speed and handling across various terrains, blending aero road bike characteristics with the capability to fit wide tires for off-road adventures. Its design emphasizes stiffness and aerodynamics, offering a firm yet efficient ride. While it shines in fast, untechnical terrain, some reviews note limitations in comfort and handling on rougher trails.
Fast and versatile across terrains
Aero-optimized design with large tire clearance
Stiff and reactive frame for efficient power transfer
Improved compliance over previous models
Superbly balanced handling
Firm ride quality may not suit all riders
Limited comfort on rough terrain
Handling can feel nervous on demanding surfaces
Polarizing aesthetics and some design quirks
The 3T Exploro RaceMax blurs lines and defies categorization.Bicycling
It’s surprisingly successful at being both a fast road bike for keeping up with the bunch as well as a highly adept off-road machine for hitting the trails, but where it falls short is the more important middle ground where the meat of the bell curve lies.
Cycling TipsThe RaceMax is a hugely versatile bike.The Gear Loop
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Dec 2022 · Andrew Marshall
No asphalt? No problem, especially for an Italian gravel bike inspired by Lamborghini's new *checks notes* off-road "super sports" car.
Oct 2022
Fast on the open stuff and very stable at speed – this is a great gravel race bike
Easy handling
Super stable at speed
Generous clearance
Ugly cable routing
Not suited to tighter trails
Thumb shifter
Oct 2022
The 3T Exploro RaceMax is truly a do-it-all bike, offering a smooth ride on tarmac and pure speed on the rough stuff.
Sep 2021 · David Kennedy
Gerard Vroomen evolves his groundbreaking Exploro
May 2021 · Tobias Hörsch
3T introduce the Exploro RaceMax Boost gravel bike and we've put it to the test already. Read on for all you need to know about the unusual concept.
May 2021 · Tobias Hörsch
3T introduce the Exploro RaceMax Boost gravel bike and we've put it to the test already. Read on for all you need to know about the unusual concept.
Works on gravel and in the city
Good control due to wide handlebars
Direct-mount 160-mm-brakes front and rear
Light weight for an e-gravel bike
Look and feel of the brake levers
Tends to be nervous on demanding surfaces
Limited comfort
Mar 2021 · James Huang
For all the talk about tire clearance, this bike really could use more of it.
Surprisingly good at the usage extremes, innovative frame design, genuinely goes fast everywhere
Oddly limiting tire clearance, polarizing aesthetics, awkward cable routing entry port, curious handling quirks, overly muted ride quality
Jan 2021 · Warren Rossiter
A more aero, more versatile gravel machine
Race bike ride
Superbly balanced handling
Very versatile
Not the greatest value complete bike
| Frame | Exploro RaceMax Tire Clearance: 54c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fango RaceMax w/ compact crown |
| Headset | 3T MinMax custom by Cane Creek IS42/28.6 + IS 47/38 |
| Stem | – |
| Handlebar | – |
| Seatpost | New 3T Charlie Sqaero Team w/ Ritchey WCS Clamp Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | – |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | – |
| Crank | – |
| Shifters | – |
| Cassette | – |
| Brakes | – |
| Rims | – |
|---|
First added February 25
Last updated April 8
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