"Exploro: The World's Only Full-Aero Gravel Bike" - 3t.bike

3T Cycling is an Italian cycle sport company associated with many champion cyclists. It was founded in 1961 and soon won a reputation for lightweight racing cycle componentry.

The firm worked closely with professional racers to refine the design of their handlebars. The various 'bends' took their name from the champions of the era — Merckx, Saronni, Moser, and Gimondi. In 1984 Francesco Moser used a newly developed 3T bar to capture the world hour record, breaking through the 50-kilometre barrier for the first time.

A lot has changed since that time, carbon fibre is commonplace throughout the bicycle industry, but some designs stand out more than others. With 3T's focus on aerodynamics, it comes as no surprise that Gerard Vroomen, co-founder of Cervelo, a company renown for its aero bikes, teamed up with 3T CEO René Wiertz to acquire all shares in 3T.

The company's first bike was the 3T Exploro, the machine of interest in this review.

Tipping the scales at approximately 17.8lbs / 8.07kg (size Medium) for the flagship Exploro LTD with SRAM Red eTap 2x 12-speed bike, 3T Discus 45 Carbon Wheels and more, everything from the frame to component selection is designed for speed.

What are the key features, how does the Exploro ride? 2x on an Exploro? Aren't all Exploro's from the factory 1x? All of these questions and more are answered in this video review. JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew has put this bike through the wringer for five months.

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Interview with Gerard Vroomen - [ Ссылка ]
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2019 Spin the District - [ Ссылка ]
Ritchey Speedmax Tyre Review - [ Ссылка ]
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Tyre Pressure Recommendation for Gravel Bikes - [ Ссылка ]

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