Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ekar -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 13 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Exploro TEAM
Suspension Fork
3T Fango TEAM
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo EKAR 1x13
Front Derailleur
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Shift Levers
Campagnolo EKAR 1x13
Cassette
Campagnolo EKAR 13-speed, 9-42T
Crank
Campagnolo EKAR carbon, 38T chainring (to match 9T smallest cog) (S: 170mm - M: 172,5mm - L: 175mm - XL: 175mm)
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 700c, 22mm internal width, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Campagnolo EKAR hydraulic disc w/ 160mm Campagnolo rotor
Cockpit
Stem
3T Apto Stealth (S: 80mm - M: 90mm - L: 100mm - XL: 110mm)
Headset
Sealed cartridge 1.125" - 1.5"
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.42 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.51 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Front Center | 591 mm | 598 mm | 606 mm | 627 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 67 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Stack | 512 mm | 541 mm | 570 mm | 599 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 373 mm | 385 mm | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 524 mm | 545 mm | 566 mm | 587 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 463 mm | 490 mm | 518 mm | 545 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 71.1 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 101 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 mm | 998 mm | 1006 mm | 1027 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 188 cm |
About this model
Exploro TEAM Ekar 1×13 is a 3t Exploro model. 3T launched 67 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
3T Exploro PRO Rival 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3599$. 3T Exploro RACE FORCE AXS 1X TORNO 2022 on the other hand costs 6999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4699$. If we compare this with the average Gravel bike cost we notice that the price is 90.86% higher.
Exploro TEAM Ekar 1×13 components
Fork material
Exploro TEAM Ekar 1×13 has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Exploro TEAM Ekar 1×13 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.