Frameset
Frame
eRacemax ITALIA Integrale (UDH)
Fork
3T Fango RaceMax Integrale w/ compact crown
eRacemax Italia Red XPLR AXS 1x13 DB Discus 45|40
The 3T eRacemax Italia is an unusually focused take on the e-gravel category: a lightweight, aero-shaped carbon gravel bike that happens to use electric assist, rather than a utility-oriented gravel e-bike built around battery capacity and motor output. This generation, introduced for 2024 as the Racemax Boost Italia Integrale and still current under the eRacemax Italia name, pairs 3T’s made-in-Italy Italia/Jazz Carbon frame construction with the Mahle X20 rear-hub system and a 236 Wh internal battery. It keeps the same core Racemax silhouette and integrated More Integrale cockpit as the non-electric platform, emphasizing speed, clean packaging, and road-bike-adjacent efficiency on mixed surfaces.
What distinguishes it is how closely it preserves the feel and intent of a performance gravel bike. The Mahle X20’s 55 Nm output is modest by e-bike standards, but that is the point: the bike is aimed at riders who want discreet assistance without the weight, drag, and altered handling that often come with more powerful mid-drive systems. Massive 54 mm tire clearance broadens its usable range well beyond the stock tire setups, while recent UDH-compatible dropouts modernize the frame without changing its underlying character. In the market, it sits firmly at the boutique, premium end—best understood as an Italian-made, high-integration e-gravel race bike for fast mixed-terrain riding, not as a range-maximizing adventure platform.
$13,999
Build
Size
Inventory
| Stack | 586mm |
| Reach | 382mm |
| Top tube | 549mm |
| Headtube length | 180mm |
| Seat tube length | 518mm |
Fit and geometry
The geometry points to a bike that prioritizes speed and familiar road-derived handling over ultra-stable, long-and-slack gravel behavior. Across the size range, chainstays are a fixed 418 mm, which is short for a gravel e-bike and helps explain the bike’s quick acceleration and reactive feel. Reach numbers are moderate rather than stretched—353 mm in XS, 374 mm in M, 382 mm in L, and 401 mm in XXL—while stack runs from 522 mm to 634 mm, producing a position that should feel balanced rather than aggressively slammed. The 74° seat tube angle is consistent across all sizes, supporting a centered pedaling position that suits sustained seated efforts.
Front-end geometry becomes progressively steeper in larger sizes, from a 68.7° head angle in XS to 72.2° in XL and XXL, with wheelbase staying relatively compact at 1003 mm to 1048 mm. That combination suggests smaller sizes get extra stability compensation, while mid and larger sizes retain sharper steering. In the middle of the range, the M’s 70.7° head angle and 1013 mm wheelbase, or the L’s 71.7° and 1019 mm, indicate handling that should feel composed on fast gravel but still lively on pavement and smoother dirt. BB drop ranges from 77 mm on smaller sizes to 73 mm on the biggest, keeping the rider planted without making the bike feel sluggish in transitions.
Full specs
Groupset
Shift levers
Sram Red E1 AXS
Rear derailleur
Sram Red AXS E1 max 36T
Cassette
Sram Red XG-1391 E1 XPLR 10-46T
Chain
/
Crankset
3T Torno WIDE 40T ( S&M: 170 mm - L&XL: 172,5 mm )
Bottom bracket
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Front brake
Sram Red E1 Hydraulic Disc w/ Sram Paceline X 160mm rotor
Rear brake
Sram Red E1 Hydraulic Disc w/ Sram Paceline X 160mm rotor
Front rotor
160mm
Rear rotor
160mm
Wheelset
Front wheel
3T Discus 45|40 LTD for Mahle X20 system
Rear wheel
3T Discus 45|40 LTD for Mahle X20 system
Front tire
Panaracer Gravel King Slick 700x38
Rear tire
Panaracer Gravel King Slick 700x38
Cockpit
Stem
3T More (K-Edge GPS mount NOT included) - (S: 80mm - M:90mm - L: 100mm - XL: 110mm )
Handlebars
3T Aeroghiaia Integrale LTD (S&M: 40cm - L&XL: 42cm)
Saddle
Fizik Vento Argo R1 Light 140 mm
Seatpost
3T Racemax ITALIA seatpost for Ritchey clamp
Builds
The current range is straightforward, with two complete builds: Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 DB Discus 45|40 at $10,999 and Red XPLR AXS 1x13 DB Discus 45|40 at $13,999. Both use the same carbon eRacemax Italia platform, Mahle X20 rear-hub motor, and 236 Wh battery, so the price jump is driven primarily by drivetrain level rather than a change in frame or motor system. That means buyers are choosing between two versions of the same concept: one positioned as the more pragmatic performance option, the other as the premium weight- and finish-oriented build.
Review-source listings reinforce the same pattern. The Rival bike is paired with SRAM Rival XPLR AXS and a 40 x 10-44 setup, giving it the more forgiving gearing of the two for steeper terrain. The higher-end Red build uses SRAM Red AXS with a tighter 40 x 10-36 range, which better suits faster riding and stronger riders but gives up some climbing ease. Both review listings also note 700c aluminum wheels, a notable choice at these prices and one reason reviewers question the bike’s value relative to its cost. The Rival build is the clearer practical buy, while the Red build is for riders who specifically want top-tier drivetrain hardware on 3T’s premium Italian-made e-gravel frame.
Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 DB Discus 45|40
$10,999
Red XPLR AXS 1x13 DB Discus 45|40
$13,999
Selected
Reviews
Reviewers consistently praise the eRacemax Italia for avoiding the heavy, overbuilt feel that defines many e-gravel bikes. The Mahle X20 hub motor is repeatedly described as subtle and natural, with assistance that blends into the rider’s effort rather than dominating it. On mixed terrain, testers say it feels closer to a light e-road or acoustic gravel bike than a typical e-bike, with agile responses, crisp handling, and stable descending manners. The balanced geometry and low system weight are central to that impression, as is the clean performance of the SRAM AXS drivetrains and hydraulic disc brakes under load.
The main criticisms are equally consistent. Reviewers note that the 236 Wh battery limits the bike’s range and makes it better suited to lively 60-80 km rides than true all-day exploration, especially if assist is used freely. They also point out that the 55 Nm motor can feel restrained on very steep climbs or when the bike is heavily loaded, reinforcing that this is a speed-oriented machine rather than a loaded-adventure tool. Stock 38 mm to 40 mm tires are seen as appropriate for fast gravel and hardpack, but several reviewers recommend taking advantage of the frame’s 54 mm clearance for rougher terrain. Value is another recurring issue: at this price level, reviewers question the use of aluminum wheels, suggesting that much of the premium is going into the Italian-made frame, integration, and overall ride character rather than standout spec-for-dollar.
