The new Strada Italia completes 3Ts made-in-Italy collection and is claimed to be an aero road bike comfortable enough for everyday riding.The original 3T Strada caused a stir with its 1x drivetrain and unusual frame shape. The last 3T Strada ICR was arguably a more conventional design, embracing 2x drivetrains and 30mm tyres, and moving to fully integrated cable routing.The 3T Strada Italia shares much in common with the previous version, continuing to balance comfort and performance. But its geometry has been tweaked and it's optimised for tyres up to 35mm wide. It has also adopted SRAMs Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) system.Made in Italy for reactivity, handling and comfortThe bike is manufactured in 3T's Bergamo factory. - 3TThe 3T Strada Italia is manufactured in the same Bergamo factory as 3Ts Racemax Italia and Extrema Italia gravel bikes.3T says the new aero road bike shares the same filament winding and Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) technology as the other bikes, which has allowed 3T to bring much of its production back to Italy.The RTM technologies enable 3Ts engineers to have complete control over the carbon layup process", according to the brand.3T claims this enhances your riding experience in three ways: reactivity, handling and comfort.3T says the Strada Italia's head tube compliance helps maximise cornering precision. - 3TIn terms of reactivity, 3T says its in-house engineering means the bikes frame gives you the energy return you look for whenever you want to up the pace. 3T also says the short 408mm chainstays offer the feel of a race bike.The torsional stiffness-to-compliance at the Strada Italias head tube is said to help maximise the bikes precision when cornering, which 3T says aids confidence, especially on challenging descents.The cut-out seat tube is one of the Strada's most distinctive features. - 3TDespite the reactivity and handling, 3T says the layup of the seat tube has been refined for comfort. This presumably contributes to the brands claim that the bike is suitable for professional racers and comfortable enough for everyday riders.3T says the most significant change to increase comfort is in the shape of the curved aero cut-out seat tube, which is said to give the bike vertical compliance without compromising energy transfer.Updated geometry and aerodynamics for real ridersThe Italia's head angle is slacker than the Strada ICR. - 3TLike the previous Strada ICR, 3T claims the Strada Italia is unique thanks to its comfort and aerodynamic efficiency.3T says its carbon technology contributes to the bikes aero and comfort balancing act. But it also says the bikes geometry ensures you can find your optimal aerodynamic position while maximising performance.3T specs the bike with a two-piece cockpit. - 3T3T hasnt gone into great detail here. But comparing the 3T Strada ICR and Strada Italias geometry charts shows the new bikes reach has decreased by 5mm and its stack has increased by 9mm for a size-56cm frame. This should put you in a slightly less stretched-out and more upright position.Meanwhile, the head tube angle is slightly slacker, which could translate to a more stable ride.While a more relaxed position may seem at odds with aerodynamics, 3T says an aerodynamic bike is useless if the rider cannot stay in an aerodynamic position.The broad down tube shields water bottles. - 3TBecause of this, 3T says cockpit choice and adjustability play an important role. To that end, the brand specs its complete bikes with its bar and stem for flexibility, while concealing hydraulic hoses and eschewing one-piece cockpits.Elsewhere, 3T has capitalised on the adjustments to UCI regulations, with a deep-yet-narrow head tube said to maximise aerodynamic efficiency. The down tube shields water bottles as well.3T Strada Italia geometry 51cm54cm56cm58cm Seat angle (degrees)72.572.572.572.5 Head angle (degrees)7172.772.772.7 Rear centre (mm)408408408407 Seat tube (mm)496520537555 Top tube (mm)537555569583 Head tube (mm)143159179203 Bottom bracket drop (mm)7572.572.570 Stack (mm)532554574594 Reach (mm)369380388396 Wheelbase (mm)9919839971,013 Edit Table Future-proof design choices?The bike can fit 35mm tyres. - 3TTwo other design decisions arguably future-proof the new 3T Strada Italia.The bike is optimised for tyres up to 35mm wide. Wide tyres are a growing trend in road bike design, with some of the best aero road bikes accommodating tyres nearly as wide as the 3T Strada Italia. For instance, the Cervlo S5 and Soloist can fit tyres up to 34mm wide.With the bike adopting the SRAM UDH, 3T is arguably placing its bets on where it thinks road bike tech will go. While the SRAM UDH is common on mountain bikes and some gravel bikes, its not commonly seen on road bikes.A window into 3Ts soulThe Strada Italia Project X exposes the frame's carbon weave. - 3T3T says its made-in-Italy bikes have a window into our soul. Or, in other words, a small transparent panel in the 3T logo on the down tube exposes the carbon fibre weave.3T also has a Strada Italia Project X frameset. Project X is a naked finish showing the carbon weave.3T Strada Italia specs and pricingThe 3T Strada Italia is available as a frameset or complete bike.You can buy a standard or Project X frameset, which comes either ready to paint or in the Project X naked finish. All framesets have a 3T Aeroflux LTD handlebar and 3T More Integrale Stem.The complete bikes are available with SRAM Rival AXS, Force AXS or Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 groupsets. Across the standard and Project X builds, all share the same handlebar, stem, saddle and Continental GP500 S TR 700x32c tyres. They are available in red, white or green.Prices for complete builds start at 7,226 / $8,699 / 7,899 / CA$11,699 and rise to 9,604 / $11,599 / 10,499 / CA$15,499.3T Strada Italia framesets3T Strada Italia3T Strada Italia frameset. - 3TPrice: 5,487 / $6,599 / 5,999 / CA$8,8993T Strada Italia Project X3T Strada Italia Project X frameset. - 3TPrice: 6,4993T Strada Italia Ready to Paint (Project X)Price: $5,762 / $6,999 / 6,299 / CA$9,2993T Strada Italia complete bikes3T Strada Italia SRAM Rival AXS3T Strada Italia with SRAM Rival. - 3TGroupset: SRAM Rival AXSWheelset: Zipp 303STyres: Continental GP5000 S TR 700x32cHandlebar: 3T Aeroflux Integrale LTDStem: 3T More IntegraleSaddle: San Marco ShortfitPrice: 7,226 / $8,699 / 7,899 / CA$11,6993T Strada italia Shimano Ultegra Di23T Strada Italia with Shimano Ultegra Di2. - 3TGroupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100Wheelset: 3T Discus 45/32 LTDTyres: Continental GP5000 S TR 700x32cHandlebar: 3T Aeroflux Integrale LTDStem: 3T More IntegraleSaddle: San Marco ShortfitPrice: 8,414 / $10,199 / 9,199 / CA$13,5993T Strada Italia SRAM Force AXS3T Strada Italia with SRAM Force AXS. - 3TGroupset: SRAM Force AXSWheelset: 3T Discus 45/32 LTDTyres: Continental GP5000 S TR 700x32cHandlebar: 3T Aeroflux Integrale LTDStem: 3T More IntegraleSaddle: San Marco ShortfitPrice: 8,414 / $10,599 / 9,199 / CA$13,5993T Strada italia Project X SRAM Force AXS3T Strada Italia Project X with SRAM Force AXS. - 3TGroupset: SRAM Force AXSWheelset: 3T Discus 45/32 LTDTyres: Continental GP5000 S TR 700x32cHandlebar: 3T Aeroflux Integrale LTDStem: 3T More IntegraleSaddle: San Marco ShortfitPrice: 9,604 / $11,599 / 10,499 / CA$15,499