2026 3T Primo2 Shimano vs 2026 3T Primo
The 3T Primo size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the 3T Primo
Compared with the 3T Primo2 Shimano in M, the 3T Primo in XL places the top of the head tube 58 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +58 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The 3T Primo2 Shimano numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | 3T Primo2 Shimano M | 3T Primo XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 402 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 546 | 604 | +58 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.1 | 72.5 | +1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 415 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 180 | +55 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 592 |
Differences are the 3T Primo minus the 3T Primo2 Shimano. Full charts: 2026 3T Primo2 Shimano, 2026 3T Primo.
Where each sits in its class
3T Primo2 Shimano3T Primo
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | 3T Primo2 ShimanoShimano GRX 1x12 | 3T PrimoGRX 1X12 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | 3T Primo2 | 3T Primo2 |
| Fork | 3T Fango Primo2 | 3T Fango Primo2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-RX822-SGS GRX | Shimano GRX RX822 SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RX610-1 | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Chainring | Shimano RX610-1 GRX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato Adventure | Pirelli Cinturato Adventure |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | Shimano SM-RT64 |
| Handlebar | 3T Superergo PRO | 3T Superergo PRO |
| Stem | 3T Apto | 3T Apto |
| Headset | Sealed cartridge | not listed |
| Seatpost | 3T Primo | 3T Primo |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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