A couple of years ago, BMW partnered with Italian bicycle manufacturer 3T Bikes to make some bikes together. Now, the two brands are partnering together once again but this time 3T will be the exclusive bike maker for BMW. There will be six different bikes to choose from, some of which are pedal-powered and some have electric motor assistance. There’s the BMW Exploro Gravel, Exploro Road, and Exploro Urban. Each of those three bikes all have their own electric version, totaling six new bikes.
The BMW 3T Exploro Ultra Gravel ($4,999) is the brand’s most versatile bike, with the ability to remove road courses and dirt trails equally. With a fully carbon fiber frame and handlebar, the Exploro Gravel is lightweight, rugged, and easy to use. It gets 12 electronic forward gears, thanks to the SRAM Rival XPLR, as well an 8.5 kg (19 lb) weight. It also comes with beefy tires for a proper gravel warrior – Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 650b.
The Exploro Ultra Gravel Boost (7,999) is essentially the same thing as the Exploro Gravel, except it has a bit more power than just its rider’s legs. A small electric motor from MAHLE powers the rear wheel and tire, while the rest of the specs remain the same. The motor does add weight, though, as the total weight jumps to 11.5 kg (25 lbs). It also features the same Sram Rival XPLR cassette and a Rody Alloy 650b wheelset.
Instead of being designed for versatility, the Exploro Racemax ($5,999) is designed for speed. It’s still made from carbon fiber but it’s lighter than the other models, with an 8 kg (18 lb) total weight. It’s designed for smooth, comfortable speed on tarmac and it’s said it can handle the occasional dirt trail but its focus is on speed. Once again, the cassette is provided by Sram – Rival XPLR. You can spec the bike with a set of road or gravel tires.
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