2023 · 3TEXPLORO ULTRA FORCE D2/EAGLE AXS 1X12 CRANKBROTHERS EDITION

2023 3T EXPLORO ULTRA FORCE D2/EAGLE AXS 1X12 CRANKBROTHERS EDITION

A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range

MSRP€8,199 (about $8,882)
SuspensionRigid
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS, Force eTap
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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James HuangJan 2023

3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.

Pros
  • Immense off-road capability, radical aesthetics, still feels decently fast on-road.

Cons
  • Old-school frame geometry, wooden ride quality, poor cable routing, radical aesthetics.

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3T Exploro Ultra review

Sam ChallisMay 2022

The Exploro Ultra pushes the aero gravel concept to the extreme, but still pulls it off

Pros
  • Excellent capability off road

  • Quick ride feel on road

  • Increased 700C tyre clearance

Cons
  • Dropper post lever ergonomics

  • Short stem

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Gran Fondo Magazine
3T Exploro Ultra gravel bike in review

Tobias HörschMay 2022

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.

Pros
  • Dropper post offers a lot of freedom of movement

  • Great handlebar ergonomics

  • Very efficient pedaller

  • Cranks from carbon heaven

Cons
  • Limited comfort

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  • Limited clearance between rear wheel and seat tube

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Exploro Ultra

Fork

Fango Ultra w/ compact crown

Headset

Integrated headset, sealed cartridge 1-1/8"+1.5", 36°

Stem

3T Apto Stealth

Handlebar

3T Superghiaia LTD

Saddle

Fizik Terra Argo X7

Seatpost

Crank Brothers Highline XC/Gravel dropper seatpost (XXS: 60/270mm - 51: 80/310mm - 54&56&58&61: 100/350mm)

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Eagle XX1 AXS Long Cage

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

3T Torno Team (XX&51: 170mm - 54&56: 172.5mm - 58&61: 175mm)

Shifters

SRAM Force AXS D2 AXS

Cassette

12-speed Eagle, 11-50T

Brakes

SRAM Force AXS D2 Hydraulic Disc w/ SRAM 160mm rotor

Wheels
Rims

Crank Brothers SYNTHESIS GRAVEL CARBON 650b

Tires

Vittoria Barzo 27,5"x2.1"

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