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Exploro Ultra Ekar 650b
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo ekar hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 13 |
| Groupset | Ekar |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The 3T Exploro Ultra is a versatile and aerodynamically optimized gravel bike that excels in both on-road speed and off-road capability. It features a comfortable ride with high-volume tires and a classic seatpost, though some reviews note its stiffness and proprietary parts as drawbacks. The bike's design and performance have been praised for blending aero efficiency with gravel versatility, making it a standout in its category.
Versatile gravel bike
Aerodynamics re-optimized for wider tires
Comfortable and wide-tire aero
Excellent off-road capability
Decently fast on-road
Not ultralight
Proprietary parts concern
Limited comfort on rough terrain
Poor cable routing
Short reach dimension affects handling
3T dials the original Exploro aero gravel bike up a notch with a new Ultra evolution.
BikerumorThe new Exploro Ultra is likely 3T’s most versatile gravel bike yet.
BikerumorThe Exploro Ultra is super capable on a wide range of dirt and gravel terrain.
VeloNewsThe bike lacks the comfort and good-natured handling to take the win in this test.
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Jan 2023 · James Huang
3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.
Jan 2023 · James Huang
3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.
May 2022 · Sam Challis
The Exploro Ultra pushes the aero gravel concept to the extreme, but still pulls it off
Excellent capability off road
Quick ride feel on road
Increased 700C tyre clearance
Dropper post lever ergonomics
Short stem
May 2022 · By
For the 3T Exploro Ultra, the Italian brand has furnished the familiar frame with a new spec to make the bike fit for the trails. In addition to a mullet drivetrain and chunky tires, the carbon dropper post particularly stands out. Our group test of 18 of the best gravel bikes of the year will reveal whether the concept works and if the Exploro Ultra can shine across a wide range of applications.
Dropper post offers a lot of freedom of movement
Great handlebar ergonomics
Very efficient pedaller
Cranks from carbon heaven
Limited comfort
Top tube cable routing
Dropper post lever is stiff
Limited clearance between rear wheel and seat tube
Apr 2022 · Cory Benson
Review: New 3T Exploro Ultra dials up aero gravel tech to build 3T's most comfortable, most versatile adventure & bikepacking bike yet!
| Frame | Exploro ULTRA Tire Clearance: 54c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fango Ultra w/ compact crown |
| Headset | Integrated headset, sealed cartridge 1-1/8"+1.5", 36° |
| Stem | 3T Apto Stealth |
| Handlebar | 3T Superergo LTD carbon |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Model X Superflow |
| Seatpost | 3T Carbon 27.2 round seatpost - Zero offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo EKAR 1x13 |
|---|---|
| Crank | Campagnolo EKAR carbon, 38T chainring (to match 9T smallest cog) (XXS: 165mm - 51: 170mm - 54&56: 172,5mm - 58&61: 175mm) |
| Shifters | Campagnolo EKAR 1x13 |
| Cassette | Campagnolo EKAR 13-speed, 9-42T |
| Brakes | Campagnolo EKAR hydraulic disc w/ 160mm Campagnolo rotor Type: Campagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 650b, tubeless ready (upgrade to 3T Discus 45|40, 45|32, Plus i28 possible) |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Barzo 27,5"x2.1" |
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Last updated January 6
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