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2025 Rivendell Atlantis vs 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c

The 3T Exploro Ultra 700c size closest to your 55 is the 61. Compare the 61 instead

What changes on the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c

Compared with the Rivendell Atlantis in 55, the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c in 54 places the top of the head tube 53 mm lower and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−53 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−34 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Rivendell Atlantis numbers we have for size 55 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementRivendell Atlantis 553T Exploro Ultra 700c 54Difference
Reach407373−34 mm
Stack617564−53 mm
Head tube angle7071+1.0°
Seat tube angle72not listed
Effective top tubenot listednot listed
BB drop8077−3 mm
Standovernot listednot listed
Seat tube length550not listed
Fork lengthnot listed375
Head tube lengthnot listed158

Differences are the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c minus the Rivendell Atlantis. Full charts: 2025 Rivendell Atlantis, 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c.

Where each sits in its class

Rivendell Atlantis3T 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.

PartRivendell AtlantisAtlantis3T Exploro Ultra 700cGRX 1X12 700c
FrameRivendell Atlantis3T Exploro Ultra
ForkthreadedFango Ultra
Shifternot listedShimano GRX Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano XT M8100
Cranksetnot listedShimano GRX FC-RX600
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum Rapid 900
Tirenot listedvariable
Brakenot listedShimano GRX Di2
Handlebarnot listed3T variable
Stemnot listed3T Apto Stealth
Seatpostnot listed3T round
Saddlenot listedvariable

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