Gravel race bike Q&A: 3T Racemax2 Italia review

Does it matter where something is made? Does is matter if the name doesn't match your experience? How much integration is the right amount of integration? And what color is this thing?! I dig into all these questions plus the highs and low of the 3T Racemax2 Italia gravel bike after a few months of testing. -- Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow me on Strava:   / strava   on Instagram:   / ben_delaney   -- The Ride is supported in 2026 by: BikeTiresDirect: https://tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'RIDEWITHBEN') Castelli clothing: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/US/en/ Perc coffee: https://tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15') Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r Saris racks: https://saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15') Silca maintenance: https://silca.cc/ (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025') Lezyne radar & lights: https://tinyurl.com/4z5e3e9u The Cyclist Lawyer: https://www.thecyclist-lawyer.com/ Shimano shoes: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep