Compare: 2020 3T Exploro MAX GRX 1X vs Exploro MAX GRX 2X vs Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X

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	Exploro MAX GRX 1X2020 3T	Exploro MAX GRX 2X2020 3T	Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X2020 3T

MSRP	$4,199	$4,399	$5,899
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel
	6.2	6.2	8.2
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	650b	650b	650b
Clearance	54c	54c	54c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	GRX 800	GRX 800	XX1 Eagle AXS, Force eTap
Drivetrain	1 × 11	2 × 11	1 × 12 Electronic
Brand Site	us.3t.bike	us.3t.bike	us.3t.bike
Summary	The 3T Exploro MAX GRX 1X, 3T Exploro MAX GRX 2X, and 3T Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X are all carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Exploro MAX GRX 2X has a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X has better components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Exploro MAX GRX 1X

Exploro MAX GRX 2X

Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Exploro MAX GRX 1X

34 mph

Exploro MAX GRX 2X

31 mph

Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Exploro MAX GRX 1X2020 3T	Exploro MAX GRX 2X2020 3T	Exploro MAX EAGLE AXS 1X2020 3T

Frame	Exploro RaceMax Tire Clearance: 54c	Exploro RaceMax Tire Clearance: 54c	Exploro RaceMax Tire Clearance: 54c
Fork	Fango RaceMax w/ compact crown	Fango RaceMax w/ compact crown	Fango RaceMax w/ compact crown
Headset	3T MinMax custom by Cane Creek IS42/28.6 + IS 47/38	3T MinMax custom by Cane Creek IS42/28.6 + IS 47/38	3T MinMax custom by Cane Creek IS42/28.6 + IS 47/38
Stem	Apto Stealth (XXS: 70mm - 51: 80mm - 54: 90mm - 56: 100mm - 58: 110mm - 61: 120mm)	Apto Stealth (XXS: 70mm - 51: 80mm - 54: 90mm - 56: 100mm - 58: 110mm - 61: 120mm)	Apto Stealth (XXS: 70mm - 51: 80mm - 54: 90mm - 56: 100mm - 58: 110mm - 61: 120mm)
Handlebar	3T Superergo PRO (XXS&51: 38cm - 54: 40cm - 56&58: 42cm - 61: 44cm)	3T Superergo PRO (XXS&51: 38cm - 54: 40cm - 56&58: 42cm - 61: 44cm)	3T Aeroghiaia LTD carbon (XXS&51: 40cm - 54&56: 42cm - 58&61: 44cm)
Saddle	WTB SL8	WTB SL8	Fizik Argo Tempo R5
Seatpost	New 3T Charlie Sqaero Team w/ Ritchey WCS Clamp	New 3T Charlie Sqaero Team w/ Ritchey WCS Clamp	New 3T Charlie Sqaero Team w/ Ritchey WCS Clamp

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX - long cage mechanical (RX-812)	Shimano GRX - medium cage mechanical (RX-810)	Eagle XX1 AXS Long Cage
Front Derailleur	none	Shimano GRX mechanical	none
Crank	Shimano GRX, 40T chainring (XXS: 165mm - 51: 170mm - 54&56: 172,5mm - 58&61: 175mm)	Shimano GRX, 46-30T chainrings (XXS: 165mm - 51: 170mm - 54&56: 172,5mm - 58&61: 175mm)	SRAM Force AXS, 42T chainring (XXS: 165mm - 51: 170mm - 54&56: 172,5mm - 58&61: 175mm)
Shifters	Shimano GRX	Shimano GRX	SRAM Force AXS eTap
Cassette	11-speed Powerglide, 11-42T	11-speed Powerglide, 11-36T	12-speed Eagle, 11-50T
Brakes	Shimano GRX Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc w/ Shimano 160mm Centerlock rotor	Shimano GRX Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc w/ Shimano 160mm Centerlock rotor	SRAM Force AXS Hydraulic Disc w/ SRAM 160mm Centerlock rotor

Wheels

Rims	WTB Serra, 650b, tubeless ready (upgrade to 3T DiscusPlus i28 possible)	WTB Serra, 650b, tubeless ready (upgrade to 3T Discus i28 possible)	Fulcrum Racing 7 DB with DRP double-seal hubs, 650b, tubeless ready (upgrade to 3T DiscusPlus i28 possible)
Tires	Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE, 650b, 57mm labeled width, WAM23: 58.3mm, RAM23: 354mm	Vittoria Barzo 27.5 x 2.1” TNT Tubeless Ready, WAM23: 53.4mm, RAM23: 346mm	Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE, 650b, 57mm labeled width, WAM23: 58.3mm, RAM23: 354mm

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