When it was first released back in 2020, 3T’s Racemax WPNT was built to rival the top road bikes on the market, but with a shape designed to bring that speed to gravel – and now the brand’s new Racemax+ WPNT is intended to be an evolution of that very formula, while bringing modern features into the mix. As such, there’s now more clearance for wider tyres, an updated geometry, and six sizes. 3T also reckons that this new range is now more accessibly priced…
With gravel racing becoming increasingly popular, the Racemax+ WPNT is built especially to suit. The brand even says that it’s aerodynamically optimised for tyres from 38 to 48mm. However, the frame and fork can fit rubber up to 51mm in width, claiming to offer riders the freedom to pick their tyres for the conditions they ride through, but without losing what the Racemax+ is all about – speed.

Speaking of freedom, this bike is available in a wider range of sizes than the rest of 3T’s range, so there are sizes XS up to XXL to choose from, meaning that the bike can suit more riders.
Although the Racemax+ has had several geometry updates, 3T says that it’s still all about performance, as the brand has aimed to balance riding position, stability, and easy handling. As such, both the stack and reach measurements have increased by three millimetres, apart from the smallest-size frame. The chainstay now sits at 425mm, and that’s combined with an increased fork offset, which is said to improve stability. Lastly, the bike uses a steeper head tube angle to retain ‘intuitive’ response.

Throughout the frame, you’ll see that the Racemax+ WPNT uses 3T’s Semi-Integrale technology, so it’s internally cable-routed with space for up to three cables. The bike is then compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrains and benefits from UDH compatibility. Of course, that’s all built into a carbon frame that 3T claims weighs 1,050g in its medium size.
As for pricing, there are only two models of the Racemax+ WPNT coming to the UK. Both use SRAM’s Rival XPLR AXS 13-speed shifting, but £4,053 gets you a bike with Fulcrum’s Lite GR wheels, and £4,670 gets a bike that rolls on 3T’s Discus 4030 hoops.
We were hoping to take delivery of this bike and have a quick spin on it today to add our initial thoughts to this article, but unfortunately it’s still sat in customs. Stay tuned for a full review soon…
