3T Strada £3,700 Frameset only (est. £10K as tested)

Revolutionary or superfluous misfit?

Italian company 3T has produced well-regarded finishing kit since 1961, but have only recently stepped into the world of framesets, first with the Exploro adventure bike and now the Strada aero road bike. The frame is designed only for single chainsets – a dramatic step that many riders will question, though 3T claims it offers aero benefits. Our test bike came with a high-end build, with a mostly Dura-Ace 9150 Di2 groupset. The Shimano XT Di2 rear mech is from the MTB parts catalogue, chosen for its clutch mechanism, which prevents the chain failing off on bumpy ground, as well as allowing larger cassettes to be fitted. It proved flawless during testing with quick, smooth shifts. The Enve SES 5.6 disc wheels with renowned Chris King hubs are superb, feeling…

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