{"id":43297,"date":"2022-11-04T20:12:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T19:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=703149"},"modified":"2022-11-04T20:33:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T19:33:11","slug":"new-3t-strada-icr-is-claimed-to-be-the-worlds-most-comfortable-aero-bike","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-3t-strada-icr-is-claimed-to-be-the-worlds-most-comfortable-aero-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"New 3T Strada ICR is claimed to be \u201cthe world\u2019s most comfortable aero bike\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By George Scott\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 04 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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3T has launched the Strada ICR, described as \u201cthe world\u2019s most comfortable aero road bike<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Unveiled at the Rouleur Live show in London, the Strada ICR is optimised around 32mm tyres \u2013 considerably wider than most aero road bikes \u2013 with a frame design said to prioritise aerodynamics at the front end and comfort at the rear.<\/p>\n

The Strada ICR also has completely internal cable routing. The previous-generation Strada<\/a> saw the cables run over the stem, entering the frame just behind the stem.<\/p>\n

The distinctive head tube is narrow with a bulbous leading edge. This is also said to keep things aero-optimised at the front end.<\/p>\n

The bike is designed for a 2x crankset, though 3T will also offer 1x drivetrain<\/a> builds, too. Four models will be available at launch, priced from \u00a35,199 with SRAM Rival eTap AXS to \u00a37,499 with SRAM Red eTap AXS. International pricing is TBC.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we know so far.<\/p>\n

Speed and comfort<\/h2>\n
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The 3T Strada ICR\u2019s \u201cspeed\u201d and \u201ccomfort\u201d zones<\/span><\/figcaption> 3T<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

3T says the Strada ICR aero road bike has two \u201cclearly distinct zones\u201d.<\/p>\n

The \u201cspeed zone\u201d covers the front half of the bike and features the deep yet narrow head tube, a wraparound down tube and a slender fork.<\/p>\n

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The deep, narrow and bulbous aero head tube is a key feature.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The \u201ccomfort zone\u201d, meanwhile, covers the curved seat tube and wafer-thin seatstays, both shaped, 3T claims, to improve \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 comfort.<\/p>\n

Despite that, 3T says \u201ctyres provide more compliance than any other part of the bike\u201d, and the Italian brand says the Strada ICR is specifically designed around 32mm tyres, with the seat tube and down tube shaped accordingly.<\/p>\n

Internal cable routing<\/h2>\n
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Everything runs through 3T\u2019s Apto 3TICR stem.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

All cables now run internally; one key change over the previous Strada.<\/p>\n

\u201cRunning cables internally can be nice and potentially reduce aero drag,\u201d says 3T. \u201cBut what is the point if you end up with a very wide and bulky headtube with oversized bearings to house the cables?\u201d<\/p>\n

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The bike is designed around 32mm tyres, 3T says.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

3T says the head tube design is key here, 3T says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the front view you will see our bearings are still narrow and the head tube even thins down in between them,\u201d says 3T.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the side view, you\u2019ll see the headtube is deeper and with a full aero \u2018nose\u2019, taking full advantage of the new UCI rules.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cables hide inside 3T\u2019s new Apto 3TICR stem. This is based on the original Apto stem shape but now features internal cable guides.<\/p>\n

Details, details<\/h2>\n
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The boxy down tube widens to shield the bottle cage.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Other details include the boxy down tube, which widens to shield the bottle cages and bottom bracket shell.<\/p>\n

On that note, the Strada ICR uses a threaded bottom bracket \u2013 a move that will be welcomed by home mechanics.<\/p>\n

At the front, the \u201cSqaero\u201d fork has a subtle truncated shape. At the rear, 3T says the internal seatpost clamp uses a \u201cself-aligning\u201d design to offer a higher clamping force for lower torque.<\/p>\n

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Big enough for you?<\/span> <\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Yes, that\u2019s a threaded bottom bracket.<\/span> <\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

3T Strada ICR geometry<\/h2>\n
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\ufeffSize<\/th>XS<\/th>S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Rider height (cm)<\/td>150-163<\/td>157-170<\/td>168-180<\/td>178-191<\/td>188-201<\/td> <\/tr>
Rider height (inches)<\/td>4ft 9in-5ft 4in<\/td>5ft 2in-5ft 7in<\/td>5ft 6in-5ft 11in<\/td>5ft 10in-6ft 3in<\/td>6ft 2in-6ft 7in<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/td>501<\/td>507<\/td>536<\/td>565<\/td>594<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/td>349<\/td>369<\/td>381<\/td>393<\/td>405<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/td>69.5<\/td>71<\/td>72.7<\/td>73.2<\/td>73.2<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork axle-crown<\/td>355<\/td>355<\/td>355<\/td>355<\/td>355<\/td> <\/tr>
Front centre<\/td>567<\/td>574<\/td>580<\/td>596<\/td>616<\/td> <\/tr>
Rear centre<\/td>405<\/td>405<\/td>405<\/td>405<\/td>405<\/td> <\/tr>
BB drop<\/td>71<\/td>69<\/td>69<\/td>69<\/td>69<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube\u00a0length<\/td>119<\/td>119<\/td>143<\/td>172<\/td>202<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube\u00a0length<\/td>507<\/td>529<\/td>550<\/td>571<\/td>592<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube\u00a0length<\/td>487<\/td>500<\/td>506<\/td>518<\/td>533<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle<\/td>72.5<\/td>72.5<\/td>72.5<\/td>72.5<\/td>72.5<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>