About The 3T PRIMO² WPNT Carbon Sram Rival XPLR 13-Speed Gravel Bike With Fulcrum Lite Wheels

The 3T PRIMO² WPNT Carbon SRAM Rival XPLR 13-Speed Gravel Bike is an aero gravel bike for riders who spend most of their time at speed. On tarmac, hardpack and smoother gravel, air resistance matters more than it does on slow climbs. 3T designed the carbon frame and fork around tire sizes it actually measured on the bike, not the sizes printed on the sidewall. It tested aerodynamics at the 30 mph road standard and at 20 mph (32 km/h), a speed closer to real gravel riding. Some of that testing used knobby tires and bikes caked in mud.

This complete build pairs the frame with SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 13-speed wireless shifting, hydraulic disc brakes and Fulcrum Lite GR wheels on 40mm Vittoria Terreno T50 tires. As part of 3T's WPNT custom paint program, the frame is painted in-house at 3T's factory in Presezzo, Italy. It clears tires up to 700×46mm or 27.5×51mm (2.0"), so it also works as a fast road bike on narrower tires.

Who It's For

  • Gravel racers and fast group riders who hold high speeds on mixed surfaces

  • Riders who want one bike for road and gravel and are happy to change tires instead of bikes

  • Riders who want wireless 1x electronic shifting with a wide-range 13-speed cassette

  • Consider a different bike if you mostly ride slow, technical terrain, where aero shaping helps less

What to Look For

  • Fit and cockpit: Bar width is set by size (40cm on S/M, 42cm on L/XL). Stems run 80–110mm and cranks 165–172.5mm. The cables route through the cockpit, so changing it later takes more work. It's worth settling your fit before you buy.

  • Gearing: The 40T chainring and 10–46T cassette cover a wide range with one chainring. Riders who want smaller jumps between gears should know the frame also takes 2x groupsets.

  • Tire plans: It comes with 40mm tires. There's room for up to 46mm on 700c wheels, with 4mm of clearance kept around the tire.

Key Features

Sqaero frame and fork. The 50×75mm down tube has a squared-off aero shape called Sqaero. It guides air around a wide front tire and adds stiffness, without the drag a full-length airfoil would create. The same shape carries through the head tube, fork legs, seatpost and seat stays. Bottles on the down tube sit out of the airflow, and 3T recommends the lower mount when you run one bottle. A dropped drive-side chainstay frees up room for the tire and crank. The frame is made from unidirectional pre-preg carbon in a high-modulus/high-strength blend.

Integration and serviceability. 3T's semi-integrated cable routing runs through the Fango Primo2 fork, the APTO stem with its spacer kit, and the Aeroghiaia Integrale LTD handlebar. The threaded bottom bracket has no alloy inserts bonded into the carbon, which avoids extra weight, complexity and the risk of the insert coming loose. The UDH rear dropout (Universal Derailleur Hanger) is designed for clean, precise shifting.

Groupset. SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 shifts wirelessly across 13 speeds. It uses a Max 46T rear derailleur and a Rival E1 XPLR WIDE crankset. The 1x setup has no front derailleur to adjust or maintain.

Braking. SRAM Rival E1 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors give consistent control on descents and loose surfaces.

Wheels and tires. Fulcrum Lite GR 700c wheels with 12mm thru-axles carry Vittoria Terreno T50 Mixed 700×40 tires, a mixed-surface tread that suits the bike's pace. A Fizik Vento Argo X5 140mm saddle and 3T Prendo Speed bar tape finish the build.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: Aero frame tested at gravel speeds, wireless 13-speed shifting, and generous clearance for road and gravel tires

  • Tradeoffs: 1x gearing has bigger jumps between gears than 2x, and the integrated cockpit makes fit changes more involved

  • What makes it different: A frame designed around measured tire dimensions, with paint applied in Italy

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the PRIMO² as the gravel bike for riders who care about speed on mixed surfaces. We recommend starting with a fit session so the integrated cockpit is right from day one.

What you get

  • Frame - 3T Primo2 semi-integrale (UDH)
  • Fork - Unidirectional pre-preg carbon, High-modulus/high-strength performance blend layup
  • Wheels - Fulcrum Lite GR 700c Aluminum Wheelset
  • Component Groupset - Sram Rival XPLR 13-Speed
3T PRIMO² WPNT Carbon Sram Rival XPLR 13-Speed Gravel Bike With Fulcrum Lite Wheels

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3T PRIMO² WPNT Carbon Sram Rival XPLR 13-Speed Gravel Bike With Fulcrum Lite Wheels

Regular price $4,249.99 USD
Sale price $4,249.99 USD Regular price

features

  • Sqaero Fork Legs

    Sqaero fork airfoil, perfect to guide the airflow around the front wheel and boost fork stiffness.

  • Tire Clearance

    Fits up to 700 x 46mm tires and even 27.5”x51mm (2.0”), while keeping 4mm between any frame part and tire.

  • UDH Compatible

    Engineered for optimal shifting performance.

Specifications

Frameset
Frame

3T Primo2 semi-integrale (UDH)

Fork

Unidirectional pre-preg carbon, High-modulus/high-strength performance blend layup

Wheels
Wheelset

Fulcrum Lite GR 700c

- Aluminum

- Rim Depth - 24mm front / 24mm rear

- Clincher and tubeless ready

- Spoke Count - 24 front / 24 rear

Tires

Vittoria Terreno T50 Mixed Gravel Endurace, 700×40c

Drivetrain and Brakes
Rear Derailleur

Sram Rival XPLR AXS E1, Max 46T

Cassette

Sram Rival XG 1351 E1 XPLR, 10-46T

Crankset

Sram Rival E1 XPLR WIDE, 40T

- S: 165 mm

- M: 170 mm

- L&XL: 172,5 mm)

Brakes

Sram Rival E1, hydraulic disc

Cockpit
Handlebars

3T Aeroghiaia Integrale LTD, 31.8mm, carbon, 78mm reach

Saddle

Fizik VENTO ARGO X5 140 mm

**Specifications subject to change without notice

***3T high quality bikes are made to order and have lead times ranging from 4 to 6 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.