Product Highlight: 3T Exploro RaceMax Force AXS
About 3T Exploro RaceMax
The 3T Exploro RaceMax is the world's first aerodynamic gravel bike. Its frame design is fully optimized for aerodynamics and is specifically engineered around the tyre choices that you make. As a whole package, the 3T Exploro RaceMax is very capable and fast on all surfaces both on road and off road. Read more about the technical details HERE.
Putting It To The Test
We built up a Blue/ Brown 3T RaceMax bike for Cycosports's Final Jungle Cross Gravel Sport race which took place last weekend at the Centaurs Jungle Trail and had one of our team members, Khai, to put the bike (and himself) to the test. The bike was built up by Alvin to meet the demands of the trail which, we understood to be more XC and Trail centric with tehcnical and muddy sections. Here's a glance at the bike build specifications:
Frameset: 3T Exploro RaceMax Blue/ Brown 51cm
Wheelset: Reynolds ATR 650B
Tyres: Hutchinson Taipan XC 27.5x2.1 (F), Hutchinson Black Mamba 27.5x2.1 (R)
Handlebar: 3T Superghiaia LTD Stealth 40cm
Handlebar Tape: 3T Terra Bondcush 3mm
Groupset: Sram Force AXS
Saddel: Fizik Terra Aidon X3 145mm
Ride Impressions
Overall, the 3T Exploro was astounding and the aerodynamic claims seemed to be true with several personal records beaten. Getting the bike up to speed was relatively breezy despite the wider tyres. Handling was intuitive and with the tubeless 650B/ 27.5" spec, rolling over obstacles and uneven terrain was easy and confidence-inspiring. As a fairly lightweight build, climbing proved to be almost effortless. What the 3T Exploro RaceMax needed to be paired with a equally awesomely built rider! Our test rider, Khai, managed to finish the Gravel Sport Category race with a 4th place and buckets of memories.