2026 Rivendell Appaloosa vs 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c
The 56 is the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c size closest to your 51 Rivendell Appaloosa. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c
Compared with the Rivendell Appaloosa in 51, the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- 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 Rivendell Appaloosa numbers we have for size 51 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rivendell Appaloosa 51 | 3T Exploro Ultra 700c 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379 | 381 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 581 | 584 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 72 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 71.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 520 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | 77 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 790 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 175 |
Differences are the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c minus the Rivendell Appaloosa. Full charts: 2026 Rivendell Appaloosa, 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c.
Where each sits in its class
Rivendell Appaloosa3T Exploro Ultra 700c
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 | Rivendell Appaloosa | 3T Exploro Ultra 700cGRX 1X12 700c |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | 3T Exploro Ultra |
| Fork | not listed | Fango Ultra |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid 900 |
| Tire | not listed | variable |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | 3T variable |
| Stem | not listed | 3T Apto Stealth |
| Seatpost | not listed | 3T round |
| Saddle | not listed | variable |
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