3T is an Italian marque in the world of Gravel Bikes. It is a manufacturer of one of the best Gravel Bikes in the world. The name 3T stands for (Turin Tube Technology) which is the brainchild of its founder Mario Dedioniggi.
Established in 1961, 3T has grown over the years to be one of the top cycling brands in the world with sponsoring pro cycling teams and winning the Tour de France in 2008.
What makes the 3T stand apart is the exceptional frame build quality and design.
We at MasterMind Bicycle Studio are extremely happy to add this brand in our portfolio and be the exclusive distributors for 3T in India.
EXPLORO RACE: SPEED IS EVERYTHING
Gravel bikes are essentially road bikes with wider clearance for broader tires. Gravel bikes are full of adventure with a punch of off-roading. What makes Gravel Bikes so much fun is that with broader tyres you can tackle a variety of surfaces. From road to gravel to forest trails, even bike packing. Gravel Bikes are going to give you a lot in return. Adventure, thrill and countless memories.
Gravel Bikes come with The Shimano GRX. This is the world’s first dedicated gravel component series. A wide gearing range and gravel tuned ergonomics give Gravel Bike a unique place in the bicycle industry.
Gravel Bikes are versatile in the sense that you can take your bike wherever you want. It is a perfect blend of road biking with a flavour of mountain biking. Time will tell how popular Gravel bikes are going to become.
The Exploro Race is the top of the line gravel bike from 3T. It is undoubtebly the fastest Gravel bike in the market.
Read on furthur to explore the features and technology in this bike.
TECHNOLOGY
PERFECT AERO CUTOUT
Close-fitting cutout to shield the rear wheel and achieve the most speed.
MIND THE GAP
No oversized gaps between front tire & downtube for better airflow transition and less turbulence.
HUGE CLEARANCE
Upto 54mm tire clearance
75MM DOWNTUBE BASE
Lower downtube aero profile is 75mm wide to fully shield water bottle.
46MM DOWNTUBE NECK
Upper downtube necks down to 46mm to pick up the airflow coming off the front tire.
SIZE-SPECIFIC DOWNTUBE
Reduced depth to keep frame compliant and keep space for bottles.
NARROW HEADTUBE
Headtube is sized like a road bike for a small 1 1/4” steerer for optimal aerodynamics.
BIG STEERER
Inside that narrow headtube is a big 1 1/2” steerer for best strength and stiffness.
MINMAX HEADSET
To fit this big steerer inside the narrow headtube, 3T use's the custom MinMax headset.
MINIMALIST CROWN
The Fork has been redesigned with disc brakes for better strength, stiffness and weight and better aerodynamics.
PURE-ROAD FORK LENGTH
The fork on the 3T Exploro race is 1 inch shorter than other gravel bikes and offers better stiffness, lower weight and easier steering geometry.
DIRECT-MOUNT FRONT BRAKE
Standard forks require a flip-flop adaptor to set the correct brake rotor size. 3T's direct-mount pre-sets the caliper for 160mm rotors without any extra pieces.
INTEGRATED FENDER MOUNTS:
Invisible fender mounts until you need them.
SELF-ALIGNING WEDGE CLAMP
Self-adjusting bolt angle for higher clamping forces with lower torque.
RITCHEY RAIL CLAMP
The new standard for gravel bikes, available for round and oval rails.
DIRECT-MOUNT FRONT BRAKE
Standard forks require a flip-flop adaptor to set the correct brake rotor size. 3T's direct-mount pre-sets the caliper for 160mm rotors without any extra pieces.
DIRECT-MOUNT REAR BRAKE
Standard frames require an adaptor to use a 160mm brake rotor. 3T have integrated that into the frame, meaning you don’t need any extra pieces to attach the brake.
FACT SHEET
PART
BRAND /MODEL/SPECIFICATIONS
Frameset
3T Exploro RaceMax carbon
Fork
3T Fango RaceMax
Shifters
Shimano GRX 2x11
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX long cage
Freewheel
Sram 11-36T
Crankset
Shimano GRX, 46-30T
Brake Levers
Shimano GRX Hydraulic
Brakes
Shimano GRX, Flat Mount, Hydraulic, Disc Centre Lock, 160mm
Rims
WTB Sierra, 700C Tubeless Ready
Stem
3T Apto Stealth
Handlebar
3T Supererego PRO Bar
Seatpost
3T Charlie Team
Gears
22
Tires
Schwalbe G-one Allround Evolution TLE 35 x 700C
FRAME GEOMETRY
FRAME SIZE CHART
LOOKS LIKE A ROAD BIKE RIDES LIKE A ROAD BIKE RIPS THROUGH GRAVEL