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3T has updated its Racemax+ WPNT gravel bike with clearance for measured 700c tires up to 51mm on 1x drivetrains, up from 42mm on the prior version. The 2027 model’s frameset starts at €3,200 and complete builds at €3,700; 2x setups are limited to 48mm tires.
3T has updated its Racemax+ WPNT gravel bike for the 2027 model year, increasing measured 700c tire clearance from 42mm to 51mm on 1x setups while setting frameset pricing at €3,200. Complete bikes start at €3,700, positioning the Asia-made, Italy-painted model below the company’s more expensive Racemax² Italia line.
The larger clearance comes with frame and fork changes: the chainstays are 10mm longer, and the fork axle-to-crown length is 12mm longer. 3T also changed the geometry, including a steeper head angle by 0.8 degrees, along with 3mm more stack and 3mm more reach on all sizes except XS. The company says the revised geometry is intended to retain sharp handling with the larger tires.
3T’s stated maximum is 51mm WAM—the measured real tire width—and a 363mm RAM, or measured outer tire radius, for 1x drivetrains, with at least 5mm clearance around the tire. Bikes using a 2x setup are limited to a maximum 48mm WAM because of space behind the front derailleur cage. The company describes the frame as aerodynamically optimized for tires measuring 38mm to 48mm WAM.
The Racemax+ WPNT uses a prepreg-carbon frame and fork, with the frameset made in Asia and painted and assembled in Italy under 3T’s “We Paint” program. Listed features include fully internal cable routing through the headset, a UDH rear derailleur hanger, a removable front-derailleur mount and a BB386EVO press-fit bottom bracket. 3T gives claimed weights of 1,050g for a size-medium frame and 430g for the fork, apparently before paint.
More Tire Room Below Italia Pricing
The update brings the less expensive WPNT model to the same stated 51mm maximum clearance as the latest Racemax² Italia, giving buyers a broader tire option without moving to the premium model. That may matter to riders choosing between faster, narrower gravel tires and wider tires for rougher routes, though the 51mm figure applies only to 1x builds and depends on measured tire dimensions and clearance.
Price is a central part of the announcement. The WPNT frameset is listed at €3,200, compared with €4,800 for the Racemax² Italia and €6,200 for the Italia X, according to the source report. The starting complete-bike price is €3,700, with a mechanical Shimano GRX 1×12 build and alloy wheels. These are European prices; the report also lists U.S.-dollar prices for some electronic builds, but does not give a U.S. price for every configuration.
The model also remains compatible with mechanical drivetrains, alongside electronic 1x and semi-wireless electronic 2x options. That gives prospective buyers a choice of simpler or electronic builds, rather than making the updated frame an electronic-only proposition.
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From 2020 Racemax To WPNT
The original 3T Racemax WPNT launched in 2020 and, according to Bikerumor, had remained largely unchanged. Its previous stated maximum for 700c tires was 42mm WAM. 3T’s newer Racemax² Italia, introduced the previous year, added a revised frame design and 51mm maximum clearance, but its higher listed prices put it in a different part of the market.
WPNT refers to 3T’s “We Paint” production approach: frames are made in Asia, receive a primer coat, then are shipped to Italy for painting and assembly. The company says this arrangement allows smaller color runs and painting choices that can respond to consumer demand. The updated model is offered in Vela beige, Quarzo grey and Foresta green, across sizes XS to XXL.
Beyond the €3,700 mechanical build, the source report lists two wireless Rival AXS XPLR 13-speed options: one with alloy Fulcrum wheels at €4,600, and another with 3T Discus 40|30 carbon wheels at €5,300. The report gives corresponding U.S. prices of $4,800 and $5,600.
““51mm max tire clearance””
— 3T, in product specifications cited by Bikerumor
Fit Limits And Regional Prices
The 51mm figure is a manufacturer-stated maximum, not a guarantee that every tire labeled 51mm will fit every wheel and frame combination. 3T defines the limit using measured WAM and RAM and states a minimum 5mm clearance for the specified 1x setup. The source material does not identify the tire and rim combination used to establish the maximum, or explain how different tire casings and rim widths affect actual clearance.
Pricing and availability also vary by build and market. The available information lists euro prices and U.S.-dollar prices for two electronic builds, but does not establish the U.S. price or delivery timing for every configuration. The article identifies the model as a 2027 release and says it can be ordered directly from 3T; stock levels and shipping dates are not specified.
Build Choices And Ordering
Prospective buyers can compare the listed frameset and three complete-bike options through 3T’s direct sales channel. Before selecting tires, riders should check the actual measured tire width and radius against the frame’s clearance limits, especially if choosing a 2x drivetrain, whose stated maximum is 48mm. 3T has not provided a specific delivery schedule in the source material, so timing should be confirmed with the company or its sales channel.
Key Questions
What is the maximum tire size for the updated Racemax+ WPNT?
3T lists a maximum of 51mm WAM and 363mm RAM for a 1x drivetrain, with at least 5mm clearance. WAM is the tire’s measured real width; a tire’s printed size may differ from its measured width.
Does the 51mm limit apply to 2x drivetrains?
No. 3T gives a maximum of 48mm WAM for 2x setups, to leave room behind the front derailleur cage.
How much does the new model cost?
The listed frameset price is €3,200, and complete builds start at €3,700. The report lists electronic builds at €4,600 and €5,300, with U.S. prices of $4,800 and $5,600 respectively.
Is the Racemax+ WPNT compatible with mechanical shifting?
Yes. The listed options include a mechanical Shimano GRX 1×12 complete build, and 3T says the frame supports mechanical 1x drivetrains as well as electronic configurations.
Where is the frame made?
Under 3T’s WPNT “We Paint” program, the frame is made in Asia and then painted and assembled in Italy, according to the product information cited by Bikerumor.
Source: bikerumor.com
