{"id":56949,"date":"2023-11-28T17:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=756362"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T22:46:10","slug":"3ts-extrema-italia-is-a-genre-blurring-aero-gravel-bike-with-mountain-bike-tyres-and-gearing","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/3ts-extrema-italia-is-a-genre-blurring-aero-gravel-bike-with-mountain-bike-tyres-and-gearing\/","title":{"rendered":"3T\u2019s Extrema Italia is a genre-blurring aero gravel bike with mountain bike tyres and gearing"},"content":{"rendered":"

New adventure gravel bike is designed for all-road ultra-endurance events <\/p>

By Simon von Bromley\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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3T has announced the Extrema Italia, a category-blurring, aerodynamically optimised adventure gravel bike.<\/p>\n

Slotting in next to the RaceMax Italia<\/a> (a version of its Exploro RaceMax<\/a> produced in Italy) in 3T\u2019s line-up, the Extrema Italia is said to be built for \u201cthe toughest race courses and fast adventures\u201d.<\/p>\n

Though it has a similarly shaped carbon frame to the RaceMax Italia, 3T says the Extrema Italia incorporates features aimed at making it more capable for endurance and adventure cycling.<\/p>\n

These include a more relaxed geometry<\/a>, mounts for bikepacking bags<\/a>, dropper seatpost<\/a> compatibility and clearance for up to 57mm-wide tyres on 700c<\/a> or 29in wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3T says the latter means riders can obtain similar levels of grip as on cross-country mountain bikes<\/a>, but with a more aerodynamic rider position.<\/p>\n

The choice is yours<\/h2>\n
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3T says the Extrema Italia is designed for fast riding on rugged terrain.<\/span><\/figcaption> 3T<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While it may seem something of an oxymoron to produce an aerodynamically optimised bike designed to be laden with luggage, 3T says the Extrema Italia is built primarily with versatility in mind.<\/p>\n

It can be an adventure bike capable of slowing down and enjoying the scenery one day, then a go-fast racing machine the next.<\/p>\n

According to 3T, the Extrema Italia\u2019s \u201c3Touring geometry\u2026 guarantees increased comfort relative to the Racemax\u201d but still sits within what 3T would describe as \u201cperformance\u201d gravel geometry.<\/p>\n

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Recommended rider height<\/b> (cm)<\/td>157-171<\/td>168-180<\/td>176-186<\/td>183-195<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>547<\/td>570<\/td>590<\/td>610<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mmm)<\/td>358<\/td>368<\/td>376<\/td>384<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>142<\/td>158<\/td>175<\/td>196<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>69.1<\/td>70.5<\/td>71.5<\/td>72<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop <\/b>(mm)<\/td>79<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>74<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>73.5<\/td>73.4<\/td>73.4<\/td>73.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>466<\/td>491<\/td>521<\/td>549<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>529<\/td>547<\/td>561<\/td>575<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,044<\/td>1,036<\/td>1,040<\/td>1,050<\/td> <\/tr>
Front centre<\/b> (mm)<\/td>620<\/td>612<\/td>617<\/td>626<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>437<\/td>437<\/td>437<\/td>437<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>