{"id":45845,"date":"2023-01-25T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=714201"},"modified":"2023-01-25T12:34:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T11:34:33","slug":"bike-of-the-week-fully-integrated-3t-strada-icr-ups-the-aero-with-dedicated-speed-zone","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-fully-integrated-3t-strada-icr-ups-the-aero-with-dedicated-speed-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | Fully integrated 3T Strada ICR ups the aero with dedicated \u2018speed zone\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 25 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Launched in November 2022, 3T\u2019s Strada ICR has arrived at BikeRadar Towers for testing.<\/p>\n

An update to the original 3T Strada<\/a>, the Strada ICR is an aero road bike<\/a> optimised around wider 30mm tyres.<\/p>\n

3T says the front end of the bike prioritises aerodynamics, whereas the rear end is built around delivering comfort.<\/p>\n

As a result, 3T claims the Strada ICR<\/a> is \u201cthe world\u2019s most comfortable aero bike\u201d.<\/p>\n

With aero bikes having an historic tendency to not be as comfortable as race bikes, could 3T be onto something? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n

A striking frame<\/h2>\n
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The front end is particularly distinct.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At the centre of the 3T Strada ICR is its high-modulus carbon frame. The head tube is particularly striking, with a bulbous leading edge at its base paired with a skinnier fork.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the crown of the 3T Fundi Integrale fork doesn\u2019t match the base of the head tube\u2019s profile, but 3T says this is by design. The brand claims this improves the fork\u2019s aerodynamics, because the front wheel could be moved closer to the down tube, creating a more optimal transition for airflow.<\/p>\n

The down tube features truncated aerofoil profiles, with a wide section at its base to shield the bottle cage from the airflow.<\/p>\n

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The down tube uses a wraparound design.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The leading edge of the down tube also narrows to match the profile of the front tyre, as does the curved seat tube for the rear.<\/p>\n

3T says it engineers comfort into the frame with the compact design of the frame and curved seat tube, which allows for a greater length of exposed seatpost, as well as the pencil-thin seatstays.<\/p>\n

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The Strada ICR uses a curved seat tube and seriously thin seatstays.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

3T broke convention when it launched its original 1x-specific Strada<\/a> in 2017, which was used by the Aqua Blue Sport team.<\/p>\n

The new Strada ICR is designed for a 2x crankset<\/a>, although 3T will also offer two 1x drivetrain<\/a> builds.<\/p>\n

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The very definition of a beefy bottom bracket.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

On the 1x-specific builds, though, 3T doesn\u2019t include inserts to accept a front derailleur hanger.<\/p>\n

This means there\u2019s no option to convert a 1x 3T Strada ICR to a 2x setup later, should you change your mind.<\/p>\n

There are no ports to accept mechanical cables, either, so the Strada ICR is only compatible with electronic groupsets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s an integrated seat wedge clamp.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There\u2019s a proprietary D-shaped carbon seatpost<\/a> with a Ritchey seat clamp. The integrated seat wedge is said to use a self-aligning design to offer a higher clamping force for less torque.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Strada ICR uses a BB386 press-fit bottom bracket<\/a>, with 3T speccing a thread-together option to help reduce the likelihood of any annoying creaks.<\/p>\n

What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n

Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n

Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n

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Fully integrated<\/h2>\n
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Not a cable in sight.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Like most modern aero bikes, the Strada ICR is fully integrated. In contrast, the previous-generation bike routed gear cables and brake hoses into a port behind the stem.<\/p>\n

The hydraulic hoses run through the brand\u2019s Superergo Integrale LTD handlebar<\/a> into the 3T Apto 3TICR stem<\/a>. The stem\u2019s design is based on the previous 3T Apto stem<\/a> but with new internal cable guides.<\/p>\n

A fitting spec<\/h2>\n
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Our test bike is equipped with SRAM Force eTap AXS. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Strada ICR comes in 1x and 2x models. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The only deviation to the groupset is a Rival cassette. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Force hydraulic disc brakes bring the bike to a stop. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The size-large Strada ICR Force AXS 2\u00d712 we have in to test typically retails for \u00a36,199.<\/p>\n

However, our bike has arrived with a wheel upgrade, which ups the price to \u00a37,398 \/ $7,398.<\/p>\n

Our bike has the \u2018Chrome\u2019 colourway, but this build is available in \u2018Red\/Black\u2019 too.<\/p>\n

The range starts at \u00a35,199 for a SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS<\/a> 1\u00d712 build and peaks at \u00a37,499 for a SRAM Red eTap AXS<\/a> 1\u00d712 build.<\/p>\n

This bike uses a SRAM Force eTap AXS<\/a> groupset, albeit with a deviation to the 10-36t cassette, which is Rival. 3T specs 46\/33-tooth chainrings with a 172.5mm crank length<\/a>, and the disc brake rotors<\/a> are 160mm front and rear.<\/p>\n

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The 3T Discus 45 | 32 Ltd wheels are claimed to weigh 1,640g a pair. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The wheels are built around 3T\u2019s GW Bombproof hubs. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A P-Zero Race tyre in a 30mm width would typically be specced. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

As stock, this build would come with a Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 wheelset. However, 3T has supplied its Discus 45 | 32 Ltd wheelset, which typically costs \u00a31,799.<\/p>\n

The wheels have a 45mm-deep hooked carbon rim with a 25mm internal and 32mm external rim width.<\/p>\n

They are shod with Pirelli P-Zero Velo<\/a> tyres, which are interestingly supplied in a 25mm width. 3T says it would typically spec the 30mm equivalent of these tyres, but hasn\u2019t on our test bike due to lack of availability.<\/p>\n

Either way, when measuring the tyre width with a vernier caliper, the actual width is 29.46mm.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll need to use 3T\u2019s specific adaptor to torque the stem bolts.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The stem length is 110mm and the handlebars are 42cm wide.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve weighed the bike in at 8.02kg without pedals on our scales of truth.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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