Initially developed for their Exploro aero gravel bike, 3T created their Sqaero tubing profile a bit differently. It was designed for improved aerodynamics at lower speeds and for use with wider tires. It also took water bottles in consideration, thinking of the real world performance in terms of aerodynamics. Now, 3T is launching a new fork with a similar focus on aerodynamics for wider rims, tires, and disc brakes. It also makes the move to emerging “standards” to stay compatible with the latest components…
Almost as if it’s sticking it’s leg out in some Elvis Presley inspired dance move, the 3T Fundi has a funky appearance from directly front or rear. This seems to be the result of profiling the legs for lower drag around the disc brake caliper and rotor area. It also provides a solid mounting point for the new flat mount disc brake tabs. Tire clearance is said to be 30mm with a 355mm axle to crown measurement and 346.5mm of vertical tire clearance. Built with a 43mm offset, the tapered steerer appears to have an integrated crown race for IS42/47 headsets.
Like a lot of disc road and gravel forks moving forward, the Fundi is equipped with a 12mm thru axle. 3T says a dedicated thru axle will be available in the future which will probably see the light of day when the fork becomes available around August. Front brake hose or cable routing is internal through the left fork leg, and weight is claimed to be 400g with a retail price of $575. Does this mean we’ll soon see a new fork along with an updated Exploro frame in the future with flat mount disc brake tabs? What we do know is that this fork will be standard equipment on TRed’s steel disc road bike, the Aracnide Acciaio OOL. It will also find its way onto bikes from Sarto and others this Eurobike.
