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2024 3T

STRADA RIVAL XPLR 1X12

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$5,199
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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35 mph

STRADA RIVAL XPLR 1X12

40 mph

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Summary

The 3T Strada is a high-performance aero road bike that excels in speed and aerodynamics, offering a plush ride quality and versatile performance across mixed surfaces. While it's praised for its balanced handling, comfort, and innovative features like wide tire clearance, it faces criticism for its high price and weight compared to some rivals.

Pros
  • Streamlined aerodynamic benefits

  • Plush and responsive ride feel

  • Versatile for mixed surfaces

  • Wide 35mm tire clearance

  • Exemplary handling qualities

Cons
  • High price point

  • Heavier than some rivals

  • Sluggish uphill

  • No provision for mudguards

  • Limited compatibility with SRAM's Transmission

Key Quotes
3T has put together another killer single-ring road racer
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It’s a very fast bike on the flats and very reliable in its handling, especially when the roads are imperfect but still stiff enough to behave as a good all-rounder.
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The 3T Strada Italia is fast and forgiving.
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A comfortable aero bike may sound like a contradictory statement but the refined aerodynamic tube shapes and ability to run wider tyres and lower pressures have resulted in time-trial-bike-like speed on most road surfaces and conditions.
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Cyclist
3T Strada Italia road bike review

Jun 2025 · Laurence Kilpatrick

Sometimes it’s possible to be too ahead of the curve. A bike’s design might be fundamentally sound but ends up

Highs
  • Seriously fast

  • Plush and responsive ride feel

  • Versatile for mixed surfaces

  • Still handles well

  • Improved integration

Lows
  • Sluggish uphill

  • Marmite looks

  • Significantly pricier than the Strada

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BikeRadar
3T Strada Italia review: a thoroughbred superbike that defies categorisation, but a tough sell at this price | BikeRadar

Mar 2025 · Warren Rossiter

3T's 'aero-comfort' bike comes with a hefty price tag

Highs
  • Sublime smoothness

  • Sharp handling

  • Stunning looks

Lows
  • Expensive

  • No provision for mudguards

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Bikerumor
3T Strada Returns to its 1x Roots with SRAM Red AXS XPLR

Dec 2024 · Cory Benson

Pioneering 3T Strada aero road bike goes back to its fat tire, aerodynamic 1x roots thanks to the new SRAM Red AXS XPLR gravel race groupset…

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road.cc
3T Strada Italia Force D2 2x12 2024

Jul 2024 · Aaron Borrill

Fast and comfortable, with enough tyre clearance to mix and match terrain as you please

Highs
  • Superfast

  • Balanced handling

  • Great ride quality

  • Tyre clearance up to 35mm

Lows
  • No computer mount

  • Heavier than some rivals

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

3T Strada Integrale 1X (seattube optimized for no FD mount inserts)

Tire Clearance30c

Fork

3T Fundi Integrale

Headset

3T MinMax Integrale IS42/34 | IS47/38(36deg)

Stem

3T Apto Integrale Stealth (XXS: 80mm - 51: 90mm - 54:100mm - 56: 110mm - 58: 120mm)

Handlebar

3T Superergo Integrale LTD (XXS: 38cm - 51: 40cm - 54&56: 42cm - 58: 44cm)

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X Superflow

Seatpost

Strada Seatpost for Ritchey Clamp

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS XPLR max 44T

Front Derailleur

Crank

SRAM Rival AXS Wide, 40T chainring (XXS: 165mm - 51: 170mm - 54&56: 172,5mm - 58&61: 175mm)

Shifters

SRAM Rival AXS

Cassette

12-speed Rival XPLR, 10-44T

Brakes

SRAM Rival AXS Hydraulic Disc w/ SRAM 160mm rotor

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 700c, 22mm internal width, tubeless ready (upgrade to 3T Discus 45|32 LTD possible)

Tires

Pirelli PZero Road 700c

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