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3T
3T Racemax² Italia
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Released 2025
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3T Racemax² Italia vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is cheaper at $4149. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
$4149
Released 2026
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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | 3T Racemax² Italia | Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $4149 |
| Brand | 3T | Santa Cruz |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Frame material | Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound) | Carbon CC |
| Groupset | — | SRAM Apex |
| Drivetrain speeds | — | 12 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 51 | 50 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 19.75 | — |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | — |
| Gearing range | — | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | 3 |
Sources — 3T Racemax² Italia: road.cc (verified 2026-08-01). Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex: santacruzbicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the 3T Racemax² Italia and Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: 3T Racemax² Italia Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound) vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex Carbon CC
- Max tire clearance (mm): 3T Racemax² Italia 51 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 50