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Introducing the Exploro SPEED

This new model maximizes speed using a narrow gear-ratio and 700c wheels with Allround tires. Of course, throw in 650b wheels with a bigger cassette and it's still a go-anywhere machine.

Posted by Gerard Vroomen - 08 May 2020

As gravel bikes grow in popularity, we see different types of riders appear. Some like it rough, some are focused on speed on both paved and unpaved roads. For the latter, we now introduced a new Exploro SPEED.

The frame is the Exploro you know and love, with aerodynamics to achieve road bike speed and toughness + tire clearance for the most demanding terrain.

In the parts, we focus on speed with a mechanical Force1 groups, a slightly narrower 11-36T cassette, Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels, Schwalbe Allround tires  and a mid-cage rear derailleur.

This derailleur shifts a bit crisper than its long-cage sibling, and it has a surprising feature. Unlike what the official specs say, we’ve found out it shifts bigger cassettes perfectly too. So if you want to use a wider range cassette on your Exploro SPEED (maybe you go on a special trip), no problem. You can read more about that in our article about gears for tough climbs.Combining these specs, you get a bike that is a lot of fun on paved roads (which are hard to avoid in many places around the globe) and a rocket on gravel & dirt. If you live somewhere where the climbs are tougher, simply go to an 11-42T cassette (we offer that as an option on this bike, just ask).

The finish is satin, meaning in-between gloss and matte. It gives you that special look of a matte frame, but without the issues normally associated with cleaning a matte paint (and we know you’ll make this bike dirty!)Any questions, just ask below or if it is specifically about the derailleur setup, it’s probably already answered in the aforementioned article.

You can see the full specs here. The Exploro is in stock now at your 3T retailer and online.

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18 responses to “Introducing the Exploro SPEED”

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    zuki says:

    09 April 2021

    Hey what’s the bottom bracket included with this bike ? Its a Token 386evo – BB30 ?

    Reply
    1. Gerard Vroomen says:

      09 April 2021

      Hi Zuki, on this model it’s the SRAM BB that goes with the crank.

      Reply
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    Aditya says:

    16 September 2020

    Hi Gerard,

    Greetings from Indonesia!

    This whole Speed and Gravel concept is what made me really fall in love with my Exploro. Lately, I’ve been taking my Exploro on group ride and managed to ride with Avg. 36,5 Km/h with the rest of the group, but sometimes I could not help to be left behind when we sprint against each others as my current setup is standard RIval 1 Exploro : Sram Rival 1 (long cage) with 11-32 cassette with 44 chainring, these are paired with a DT Swiss 700c Gravel Pr1600 wheelset and a Continental GP5000 with 32 width.

    Right now I’m thinking of 2 options:
    1. only to change the chainring to 50t;
    2. change the setup to a 2x setup with 50-38 chainring

    I still like the versatility of Rival 1 long Cage, and would definitely keep this to get the maximum of 10-42 cassette for my gravel setup (i did like what you advised, 2 sets of wheelset with 2 different settings – 700c for race and 650b for gravel – thanks for the advice! 😀 ).

    Got several questions:
    1. Would the Sram Rival 1 Long cage compatible with a 2x setup (could be force or rival mechanical)? and particularly for Exploro’s frame design and the chance of using 650b 47mm tire setup
    2. Is there any maximum tire width if we use 2x system ?
    3. Do you think changing to 2x setup would be too expensive, that an ETAP Axs might be more preferable?

    Congrats for manufacturing such a beautiful product. Hope to see more from the 3T team!

    Reply
    1. Gerard Vroomen says:

      16 September 2020

      That 1x rear derailleur in a 2x setup will not be a good experience for you, that’s not really an option. Max tire width with 2x is around 53mm so not a problem. It all depends a bit on the exact FD but it’s around there.

      So all in all converting is quite expensive, also because you need a new front shifter. With AXS you can reuse some parts but of course all those parts themselves are more expensive, so also not a cheap solution. I would go for the bigger chainring. Just make sure it’s a flat ring not an offset ring.

      Reply
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    Alex S says:

    26 June 2020

    I love the look of this. The Exploro is very close to my perfect ‘one bike for everything’. The only thing it lacks is an integrated cockpit. I’ve got used to a complete lack of dangly cables on other bikes and the hydraulic hose routing and behind the stem routing for the shifter cables looks a bit old school. I think 3T has bars where cables can come out into the stem which is the beginning of an integrated cockpit.

    I don’t expect you to reveal any future plans in the comments here, but I wanted to let you know that this would be a day 1 purchase for me with fully hidden cables.

    Maybe I’m an exception, but with electronic shifting and disc brakes the internal routing is pretty much ‘do once and forget it’ so the only minor downside is dismantling for travel, but there are cases that can accommodate bikes with the handlebars still in place.

    Would be interested in your thoughts.

    Reply
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    Tu Tran says:

    08 June 2020

    Hi, I’m interesting in a Exploro size small, my questions is, I’m 5,4″ will size small fit me ok? Thank you.

    Reply
    1. Gerard Vroomen says:

      08 June 2020

      Hi Tu, indeed size S would be the size for you.

      Reply
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    Wairon Andrade says:

    21 May 2020

    Que muito um bike 3T🚵

    Reply
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    Ali says:

    17 May 2020

    Awsome

    Reply
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    Ollie Dance says:

    17 May 2020

    Lovely Bike!! I never win anything so let’s hope I am lucky!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    Reply
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    francisco antonio carvalho fidalgo says:

    15 May 2020

    precos

    Reply
    1. Gerard Vroomen says:

      15 May 2020

      Hi Francisco, you can find prices here: https://www.3t.bike/en/217-exploro?highlight=exploro-team-speed-force1

      Reply
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    ANDREW HARPOLE says:

    15 May 2020

    Hi Gerard,
    I am a huge fan of what you are doing with the brand. I just ordered my 3rd bike from 3T this year, the Exploro Speed.
    The website For the bike and your blog above indicates the 11-42 available on request. When I ordered I was told that is not an option in the US. Is that correct?
    I am thrilled that I can interchange the cassettes without having to change the rear derailleur. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    1. Gerard Vroomen says:

      18 May 2020

      Hi Andrew, hm, you are right, my apologies. At this moment with everything going on, we don’t have as much capacity in the US as normal, so we cannot customize. If this is a huge problem for you, let me know and we try to find a solution..

      Reply
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        Andrew Harpole says:

        19 May 2020

        Hi Gerard, not a huge problem here. Thank you! I will likely buy a second cassette and interchange them when needed.

        Also, I was very excited to see the Quarq crank on this bike and the Strada I ordered. I called Quarq to order other parts that are needed to use the crank and was told the crank is discontinued and I will need to mail them the cranks from the bikes and they will exchange it and provide the other parts for $489usd. It will take a couple weeks but is a good value overall. Does that sound correct to you? I am pretty easy going and love 3T, so I am pretty patient and not mad. I appreciate the way you take the time to engage with us here. Thank you!

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        1. Gerard Vroomen says:

          25 May 2020

          Hi Andrew, that sounds like a good value indeed (if a bit of a hassle). I presume this has to do with their new upgraded power meter, so they must have run out of the original model that this crank was for. So I think a win-win after the original annoyance.

          Reply
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    Yedidya mahalo says:

    14 May 2020

    Look good

    Reply
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    Christian says:

    13 May 2020

    Amazing!

    Reply
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