In cycling, aerodynamics matter. A lot. But when 3T launched its first aerodynamically designed gravel bikes, there were doubters.

Why would you need a gravel bike with trick aerodynamic tube profiles? Surely, when all that mud has attached to the frame and fork, the aero benefits disappear?

3T has proved all its doubters wrong. The brand’s range of carbon-fibre gravel bikes are highly regarded. By using larger tube shapes, 3T’s bikes can even run narrow mountain bike tyres, for those gravel riders who like journeying very adventurous routes.

Concerned by the happenings in Ukraine, 3T has created a limited edition version of its Exploro RaceMax. This gravel bike features a frame and fork, finished in Ukrainian national colours. Italian rubber specialist, Vittoria, managed to repeat those Ukrainian national colours on the tyres.

Beyond the Ukrainian colourway, these limited edition Exploro RaceMax bikes have ????? ???????! ?????? ?????! (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!) inscribed along their top tubes.

True to 3T’s reputation for uncompromised build projects, these Exploro RaceMax Glory to Ukraine bikes feature the very best Campagnolo gears, brakes and wheels.

For riders who revel in the freedom of gravel bike riding, and believe in similar freedom for all people, the Exploro RaceMax Ukraine edition is priced at R125 000.

3T is donating its Exploro RaceMax Ukraine edition bikes, with revenues going to the Italian Red Cross – for distribution to Ukraine.

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