Description

The Racemax2 Italia is the second generation of our fastest gravel bike. Born from the platform that defined aero gravel back in 2020, it's been completely re-engineered from the ground up: not a single centimetre is identical to the previous Racemax Italia.

This new frame keeps the essence of realfast gravel: a geometry that strikes the perfect balance between efficiency and comfort, allowing riders to go faster for longer, whether they're racing the UCI Gravel World Series, the Gravel Earth Series, or simply chasing a personal best on their local loop.

The market is moving towards wider tires, and so is the Racemax2 Italia - now with clearance up to 51 mm WAM (363 mm RAM) for 1x setups, or 48 mm with a front derailleur. To help you choose the perfect match, we've published a detailed overview of the best-performing tyres for the Racemax2 Italia, including our recommended WAM/RAM combinations.

And even with a larger frontal area due to the bigger tires, its aerodynamics are actually 1.5% more efficient than before according to CFD simulations.. But we're only getting started: we're now validating those results with wind tunnel sessions, and we'll share more about what we're discovering here soon.

This gain comes from months of refinement and simulation. The head tube area - which now integrates CeramicSpeed SLT bearings - adopts the same aerodynamic "nose" concept as the Strada Italia, reducing drag while maintaining stiffness and precision.

The new fork hides the front brake calliper bolts under a dedicated cover, minimising turbulence in this critical airflow zone and contributing to the improved aero performance of the entire front triangle.

The downtube also plays a key role: its variable-width profile measures 54 mm in the upper section, where it perfectly matches the curvature of the front wheel (with tires between 41 and 51 mm WAM), and expands to 75 mm at the lower secti...