3T EXPLORO PRO 650B Sram Rival 1 38 Teeth Gravel Bike Red

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3T Exploro Pro Rival 27.5 “ - The original aero gravel bike on thick tyres
Fast on both gravel and road - and also outrageously potent when the terrain gets even rougher: The 3T Exploro is nothing less than a revolution for gravel bikes. This bike is the very first aero-optimised gravel bike in the world and not only has the potential to be at the forefront of gravel races, but can also replace and drop bar bike you have in your collection. The Exploro Pro Rival is the most affordable option to enjoy a breakthrough bike concept. Its 650b-wheels with wide tires make it perfect for 'underbiking' on trails you'd otherwise choose an MTB for, or bikepacking tours over unpredictable surfaces.

Road bike or gravel bike? Both!
With almost all gravel bikes, you're faced with the difficult decision of trading the speed of a road bike for comfort and off-road capability. The Exploro makes no compromises, which you already notice in the aggressive seating position. The first time you start, you'll really know: The stiff frame surges forward and once you get up to speed, the numerous aero features pay off.

650b or 700c
What wheels can I use? Depending on your preferred terrain, you'll need different amounts of rubber, and the Exploro has room for (almost) all of them. If you want to go really fast on moderate gravel, then you can run up to 40 mm tyres on a 700c wheel. This means you'll be at the front of every group. If you want to take it easy or if more demanding terrain awaits you, then you reach for smaller 650b-wheels where you can run tyres up to 2.1 inches.

Not just fast in the wind tunnel
The Exploro is fast in real life and not just in a theoretical test setup in the wind tunnel. This starts with the fact that the aerodynamic performance of the frame was tested with the "Sqaero" profiles at a more realistic speed of 20 miles per hour. The usual speed of these tests is 30 miles per hour, which emphasises aerodynamic advantages but at the same time raises exaggerated expectations. In addition, all tests were carried out with bottles on the bike, because long tours aren't possible without water. So a dirt Exploro with wide tires and bottles is faster than a non-aero road bike, with 28 millimeter wide tires and no bottles.