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3TTT Doric Team Seatpost | $140
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The 3T Doric Team carbon seatpost's long lower cradle offers excellent rail support but severely limits fore-aft adjustment

BikeRadar verdict

2 out of 5 stars

"Lightweight carbon post that's different from the norm – but fiddly to set up, and there are better options out there"

Sat 10 Jan 2009, 12:00 pm UTCBy James Huang, Technical Editor

3T returned to the forefront of the bicycle componentry world last year with a variety of all-new parts including the carbon fibre Doric seatpost. The Team model trades the top-end Doric LTD’s carbon fibre lower cradle and titanium hardware for aluminium and stainless steel yet our 27.2 x 350mm sample still tipped the scales at just 178g – just 20g heavier than the more expensive LTD and nearly 50g lighter than a Thomson Elite. 

The minimalist two-bolt head provides precise angle adjustment and the 53mm-long lower cradle offers excellent support for lightweight rail materials such as carbon fibre and hollow titanium. However, slacker seat tube angles leave just a handful of threads engaged on the rearmost clamp, especially with taller carbon rails, and the cradle length significantly limits fore-aft adjustment – even the long rails of a Fizik Arione CX only allow for 20mm of movement and swapping to a Selle Italia Signo drops that figure to a meagre 10mm. 

Compounding the issue is the fact that 3T only offers the Doric with a zero-offset head, limiting the pool of prospective buyers who can make this work with their anatomy.

Saddle installation is needlessly complicated because the lower cradle and upper rail clamps comprise three separate elements, none of which wants to stay where you need it without the benefit of rails holding it all together. The process is an exercise in fine motor movement, delicate balance and anger management, but at least you don’t have to do it that often.

Lightweight carbon seatpost buyers who are looking for something a little unique – and are willing to deal with the head’s limitations – could potentially be well served by the Doric Team but there are definitely better options out there.

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Manufacturers description

DORIC is a new seatpost, with a simple, minimalist design focused on essentials: rider comfort, security, and ease of use. The high-grade carbon-fiber shaft is very light and compliant, soaking up road shocks. The two-bolt alloy clamp gives accurate control over saddle angle so the rider is positioned correctly on the bike – a key factor for long-term comfort. Like the Ancient Greek architectural column it gets its name from, DORIC is built to provide elegant, robust support that stands the test of time.

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  • User review of 3TTT Doric Team Seatpost

    this post is just a generic taiwan post. many other brands sell the same post with the upgraded carbon cradle for a lot less. superstar components sell the posh version for £24.99 although you dont get the titanium bolts. plus ive seen lots of others with different names on.

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  • User review of 3TTT Doric Team Seatpost

    this post is just a generic taiwan post. many other brands sell the same post with the upgraded carbon cradle for a lot less. superstar components sell the posh version for £24.99 although you dont get the titanium bolts. plus ive seen lots of others with different names on.

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  • User review of 3TTT Doric Team Seatpost

    I disagree. They look similar, but that's not very surprising; there are only so many ways to skin a cat. I think the head is slightly different on the 3T.

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  • User review of 3TTT Doric Team Seatpost

    I have this post on my Cervelo R3 as it can as standard. It has worked out really well. I have the team Thoork Selle Italia Saddle on it, and even with the deeper carbon rails I have been able to achieve a really good flat seat angle. I must disagree that the saddle was hard to fit as clamp was really easy to set up initally. Then it is just a matter of a few turns with an allen key on each side and you have it all set up. I work of warning though... every so often it is wise to make sure everything is tight, as after a 100 mile sportive i noticed a little bit of play but no big deal.

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Specification

Name:
Doric Team Seatpost
Built by:
3TTT
Price:
$140.00

Weight (g):
174 g
Material:
7075 T6 Aluminium, Carbon Fibre
Lengths Available:
280mm, 350mm
Diameters Available:
27.2mm, 31.6mm

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