3T Cycling
{{Short description|Italian cycle sport company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = 3T Cycling
| logo = Logo_3T_Cycling.svg
| logo_size = 175px
| caption =
| type = Private
| trade_name = 3T
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1961}}, Bergamo
| founder = Mario Dedioniggi
| hq_location_city = Bergamo
| hq_location_country = Italy
| industry = Bicycle industry
| products = Bicycles, Bicycle frame and related components
| website = [https://www.3t.bike/ 3t.bike]
}}
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3T Cycling is an Italian cycle sport company. It was founded in 1961.
3T switched production to carbon-fiber composite materials and in 2008 returned to pro cycling after several years' absence. For the 2008 season it sponsored the {{UCI team code|CSC|2008b}} team which won the Tour de France.{{cite web |title=Team CSC switch to 3T |url=https://roadcyclinguk.com/gear/team-csc-switch-to-3t.html |website=Road Cycling UK |access-date=11 December 2022 |date=7 January 2008}} 3T sponsored three pro teams; {{UCI team code|EFE|2009}},{{cite web |title=Vandevelde gets set for 2009 |url=https://www.bikeradar.com/features/vandevelde-gets-set-for-2009/ |website=BikeRadar |date=27 November 2008 |access-date=11 December 2022 }} {{UCI team code|CTT|2009}}{{cite web |title=Pro bike: Carlos Sastre's Cervélo TestTeam Cervélo S3 |url=https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike-carlos-sastres-cervelo-testteam-cervelo-s3/ |website=BikeRadar |access-date=11 December 2022 |date=3 February 2009}} and {{UCI team code|MRM|2009}} for the 2009 professional season.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
In 2013 3T was a sponsor for {{UCI team code|BMC|2013}}.{{cite web |title=3T Cycling rolls with the BMC Development Team |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=857YzaOEVxU |website=YouTube |access-date=11 December 2022 }}
3T debuted its first "gravel" bicycle in June 2016,{{Cite web|url=https://bikerumor.com/2016/06/11/3t-hits-the-gravel-with-all-new-multi-surface-exploro-carbon-frame-and-650b-wheels-first-look/|title=3T hits the gravel+ with all new multi-surface Exploro carbon frame, and 650b+ wheels – First look|last=Benson|first=Cory|date=2016-06-11|website=Bikerumor|access-date=2019-11-21}} and followed with their second the year after.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/3t-stada-aero-gravel-bike-50225/|title=3T Strada 1× aero bike for rough roads|last=Eich|first=Russell|date=2017-06-23|work=BikeRadar|access-date=2018-09-07}}
History
3T was founded by Mario Dedioniggi in Torino in 1961. It is located in Bergamo, near Milano, and originally known as 3TTT—Tecnologia del Tubo Torino (Torino Tube Technology).
In 1970, 3T switched production to aluminum alloy in place of steel, to cut down on weight. By the late 1990s, 3T started using carbon-fiber composites.
For the 2008 season, 3T sponsored Team CSC. The team's World Champion time trialist, Fabian Cancellara, rode it during the Tour of California. During the European season at the Giro d'Italia, CSC's team failed to win the race's opening Team Time Trial.
For the 2009 season, 3T sponsored three professional teams: Cervélo TestTeam, Garmin Slipstream, and Milram.
See also
{{Portal|Italy|Sports|Transport|Companies}}
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.3t.bike/en/}} (English)
{{Italian bicycle manufacturers}}
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Category:Cycle parts manufacturers
Category:Cycle manufacturers of Italy
Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1961