Technique

3T 2011: Palladio

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Parent Category: Technique

Category: 3T

Published on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 20:34

Written by Luca Salvatelli

The 3T Palladio seatpost is not exactly a novelty. In fact he has already won the iF Design Awards in 2009, then was the subject of an intensive program of testing of cyclists and several changes of detail, now finally arrives in stores. The most important innovation of the seat on the special system DiffLock patented 3T, which eliminates the torque mounting bolts to achieve a more robust and secure the seat. The difference of the system is based DiffLock two concentric cylinders with serrated surface; DiffLock system allows the user to set the angle of the saddle with great precision, to a certain degree of rotation, and lock it with no effect on saddle position.

Palladio will be offered in three classic ranges 3T: LTD, € 260/$ 325; TEAM, € 175/$ 200; PRO € 80/$ 100.