2026 Rivendell Appaloosa vs 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
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The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Rivendell Appaloosa numbers we have for size 57 are missing the reach, stack, head angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rivendell Appaloosa 57 | 3T Exploro Ultra 700c 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 381 | |
| Stack | not listed | 584 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 72 | |
| Seat tube angle | 71.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 530 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 78 | 77 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 857 | 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
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
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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