{"product_id":"3t-racemax2-italia-force-xplr-axs","title":"3T Racemax2 Italia Force XPLR AXS","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Racemax² Italia is the \u003cstrong\u003esecond generation\u003c\/strong\u003e of our fastest gravel bike.\u003cbr\u003eBorn from the platform that defined aero gravel back in 2020, it’s been completely re-engineered from the ground up: not a single centimetre is identical to the previous Racemax Italia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new frame keeps the essence of \u003cstrong\u003erealfast gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e: a geometry that strikes the perfect balance between efficiency and comfort, allowing riders to go faster for longer, whether they’re racing the UCI Gravel World Series, the Gravel Earth Series, or simply chasing a personal best on their local loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe market is moving towards wider tires, and so is the Racemax² Italia — now with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclearance up to 51 mm WAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (363 mm RAM) for 1x setups, or 48 mm with a front derailleur. To help you choose the perfect match, we’ve published \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3t.bike\/blogs\/news\/3t.bike\/blogs\/news\/best-tires-for-racemax2-italia\"\u003ea detailed overview of the best-performing tyres for the Racemax² Italia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including our recommended WAM\/RAM combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd even with a larger frontal area due to the bigger tires, its \u003cstrong\u003eaerodynamics are actually 1.5% more efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e than before \u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eaccording to CFD simulations.\u003c\/span\u003e. But we’re only getting started: we’re now validating those results with wind tunnel sessions, and we’ll share more about what we’re discovering here soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gain comes from months of refinement and simulation. The head tube area — which now integrates CeramicSpeed SLT bearings — adopts the same aerodynamic “nose” concept as the Strada Italia, reducing drag while maintaining stiffness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new fork\u003c\/strong\u003e hides the front brake calliper bolts under a dedicated cover, minimising turbulence in this critical airflow zone and contributing to the improved aero performance of the entire front triangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe downtube\u003c\/strong\u003e also plays a key role: its variable-width profile measures 54 mm in the upper section, where it perfectly matches the curvature of the front wheel (with tires between 41 and 51 mm WAM), and expands to 75 mm at the lower section to streamline airflow around the bottles mounted behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the downtube lies a new \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated storage compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to carry tools and essentials silently and securely, thanks to a Missgrape-designed neoprene bag and \u003cstrong\u003eFidlock mini-hook closure\u003c\/strong\u003e. For those who prefer a cleaner look, the frame is also available without storage upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because integration should serve function, not the other way around, the seatpost \u003cstrong\u003elight is built-in\u003c\/strong\u003e but removable: ready for night rides and long adventures at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all frames in our Italia line,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe Racemax² Italia is designed, built, and painted in Italy,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusing our proprietary Jazz Carbon technology — a combination of Filament Winding and Resin Transfer Moulding that ensures unmatched precision and repeatability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Racemax² Italia is the purest expression of speed in our gravel range — a bike born from our obsession with performance, precision, and Italian craft.\u003cbr\u003eBecause for us, \u003cstrong\u003eevolution\u003c\/strong\u003e isn’t just about numbers or specs: it’s about building bikes that make you want to keep riding the high line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Epidermide | 3T Racemax2 Italia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F1JWTjfr2aI\" width=\"936\" height=\"525\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"micro-title\"\u003eRACEMAX 2 ITALIA ~ FORCE XPLR AXS 1X13 DISCUS 45|40\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFRAME\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRacemax2 ITALIA Integrale (UDH). 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