“All-in aero”: Giant launches new “lighter, faster” Trinity TT bike; “A new chapter blending speed, strength and safety”: Vredestein’s high-performance tyres; Touch-up paint for crash-scuffed bikes + more – road.cc

Like this site? Help us to make it better.It’s been a hectic week in the world of cycling tech, from the launch of Ridley’s new Noah Fast aero road bike, to the UCI sticking to its 6.8kg bike weight limit but stating rider airbags and gear restrictions are being considered. That’s before we even mention all the road.cc Recommends awards for 2024/25 that have been going out on the site this week: electric bikes, wheels, tyres, components, bargain buys, clothing, accessories… not long to go until we reveal our overall Bike of the Year.The good news for us is that with the week being so packed full of juicy tech news, it means we’ve also got a bumper edition of Tech of the Week to bring you. A flash new bike, tyres, clothing and some paint that claims to make your bike look brand new again, let’s dive straight in.Not much of a surprise considering this was spotted as long ago as during last year’s Tour de France, but Giant has finally released all the details about its new Trinity. Equally unsurprising is that the bike launch comes with claims the new model is lighter, faster and more compliant.Perhaps the most notable point is the addition of disc brakes, Giant finally moving away from those hidden rim brakes, a decision that the brand says will add a “significant level of control with zero compromises in aero efficiency”.Citing the modern trend in pro cycling for hillier, more challenging TT courses, Giant explained that reducing weight and producing a frameset that’s “significantly lighter” than the previous generation was also a priority. On that point the new frameset is 558g lighter.”One of the primary goals in developing the new Trinity Advanced SL was to meet the challenges of modern triathlon and TT courses,” the brand said. “The courses are getting more diverse, the times are getting faster. That means a bike must go beyond pure, straight-ahead speed and place equal focus on efficient climbing capabilities, greater control on fast descents, and pinpoint control for cornering.”On compliance, Giant says the new Trinity Advanced SL series has a new armrest design that offers 28 per cent more compliance to absorb bumps at the front end, while the seatpost has been completely redesigned to offer “100 per cent greater compliance” compared with the old model.The bike manufacturer used AeroSystem Shaping Technology to “meticulously” shape every tube and junction to minimise drag, Giant suggesting it marks “the culmination of a longtime development process that combines Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis with wind-tunnel testing”.Compared with the previous generation, there is a “modified truncated ellipse” shape on the head tube, down tube, fork and seatpost, while the frame and fork also have new shapes to integrate disc brake calipers while minimising aerodynamic drag. Giant puts the aero advantage at 5.9 watts versus the previous version. The complete build uses some new four-spoke wheels from Cadex, starts at £6,499 and rises to £10,499 featuring SRAM Red AXS and those new Cadex aero wheels. There are three triathlon-specific builds and a time trial option, the frameset £3,749 for each.Check out all the details on Giant’s website.Just a teaser for now but Apollo Tyres has confirmed it will launch an all-new range of Vredestein Superpasso high-performance road bike tyres in the spring, the first being the Superpasso Pro coming in April.We’re told to expect “a step forward in rolling resistance, puncture protection and grip over its predecessor, the popular Superpasso” and it will be designed to meet the needs of performance-focussed riders and racers. Following the launch of the Pro in a few months, a lightweight option and an all-season variant will follow.Nic Knippers from Apollo Tyres expressed confidence the “new chapter” will blend speed, strength and safety, “setting the foundations for a complete Superpasso Pro
line-up that will elevate our reputation in the European bicycle tyre market”.More information is coming soon on Vredestein’s website.It’s like Tipp-Ex for that crash-prone rider in your life… Legend Wheels is selling 10ml bottles of Anthracite Grey Touch-Up Paint for Shimano Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105 and GRX components, all priced at €16.99.According to the description the bottle comes with a brush integrated into the cap, “facilitating precise and rapid application” and “allowing a one-step touch-up for a homogeneous and long-lasting result”, removing all evidence of your crashes and scrapes from cranks, derailleurs and shifters.”Each colour has been carefully designed to match Shimano products,” the spec states. “For best results, careful application is recommended. Shades may vary due to wear, usage conditions, or ambient light. Please note that this product is designed to improve aesthetic appearance by minimising visual damage, but does not guarantee restoration to like-new condition.”The full range is on Legend Wheels’ website…In the spirit of making quality clothing and reducing waste, Rapha’s Excess Collection uses surplus materials and turns offcuts into performance cycling products, such as the brand’s Gore-Tex pullover and Pro Team rain jacket. Due to the nature of the material used, Rapha releases unique editions in small batches of production, a “cohesive project involving our supply chain, atelier, product design and engineering teams to craft Rapha-quality products, whilst minimising waste”.The current Excess Collection is live now.Pirelli partners with Alpecin-Deceuninck on four-year deal… and Mathieu van der Poel is impressedNo pressure, Pirelli. Mathieu van der Poel has already won three Ronde van Vlaanderen and two Paris-Roubaix titles, and will be hoping for no classic-scuppering punctures at future editions of cycling’s biggest cobbled races. The former world champion seems happy with Alpecin-Deceuninck’s new four-year partnership with Pirelli (although ‘pro cyclist says nice things about sponsor’s tech’ probably isn’t the hottest take we’ve ever reported).Having started using Pirelli’s P Zero Race TLR RS tyres during the winter, Van der Poel says he “really likes these tyres” and has enjoyed their “excellent grip”. Pirelli tells us that for the “toughest challenges”, such as the cobbled classics and Strade Bianche, the riders will have the option of its ‘all-round’ P Zero Race TLR, and the Cintuarato gravel tyre for off-road races.Notably for Van der Poel, who’ll once again be balancing his road season with mountain bike ambitions, Pirelli has its MTB Scorpion XC line available in various versions and treads. The brand’s global marketing manager Samuele Bressan explained how Van der Poel and Alpecin-Deceuninck’s multi-disciplinary approach was an attractive project which “enables us to develop the product in all the disciplines and with highly technical, experienced athletes”.Wout van Aert is hosting a community ride on Rouvy next week, allowing users to connect with one of cycling’s biggest stars from their own home and join the Visma-Lease a Bike rider on a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to virtually pedal alongside one of the sport’s most accomplished athletes”.It is scheduled for 6pm CET on Tuesday 21 January (that’s 5pm UK time) and will follow the Lago di Resia & Nauders route in Italy, one of Rouvy’s many real-world routes. The event is open to all Rouvy subscribers, with free trials available for new users who want to join the ride.Italian brands Santini and Bianchi have come together in a partnership “forged to celebrate the excellence of Italian craftsmanship in the world of cycling”. In short, Santini will develop, produce and distribute the Bianchi Milano clothing line, in a move that, in the words of Bianchi CEO Marco Gentili: “Enables us to pursue a strategic extension of our brand into the apparel sector, leveraging Santini’s proven production expertise and extensive distribution network.”The collection will feature technical apparel for road cycling, gravel, and mountain biking, as well as a selection of casual wear designed for those “who wish to embody the ‘celeste’ passion off the saddle”. Monica Santini hopes that “by combining our expertise” the partnership will “deliver a collection that best represents both the tradition and innovation of Italian cycling”.In case you missed it:Should the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit finally be reduced? We weigh up the pros and cons”Pushing the limits of UCI regulations”: Ridley officially unveils new Noah Fast aero road bike claiming 8.5 watts of speed savingsDoes this new 10.8kg titanium e-road bike really “redefine what’s possible in lightweight e-bikes”?Could this be the best pro cycling paint job of 2025? Meet the new street art-inspired Van Rysel–Roubaix RCRThe bikes of the men’s WorldTour 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this yearWake up Western bike wheel brands! Have Chinese carbon wheels now overtaken established brands factoring in performance and price?Bicycle lights brand closes after 35 years, citing “political winds” and “decline” of US manufacturingBrompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could “kill” folding bicycle brandUCI considering use of “rider airbags” and gear restrictions to “enhance safety”The best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2024/25road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best electric bikesWe’ve noticed you’re using an ad blocker. If you like road.cc, but you don’t like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £1.99. If you don’t want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site.If you’ve enjoyed this article, then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £1.99. Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist, independent reviews, impartial buying advice and more. Your subscription will help us to do more.Dan is the road.cc news editor and joined in 2020 having previously written about nearly every other sport under the sun for the Express, and the weird and wonderful world of non-league football for The Non-League Paper. Dan has been at road.cc for four years and mainly writes news and tech articles as well as the occasional feature. He has hopefully kept you entertained on the live blog too.Never fast enough to take things on the bike too seriously, when he’s not working you’ll find him exploring the south of England by two wheels at a leisurely weekend pace, or enjoying his favourite Scottish roads when visiting family. Sometimes he’ll even load up the bags and ride up the whole way, he’s a bit strange like that.the Rapha’s Excess Collection is bullshite. MAAP did the exact same. It is sold like there is a left arm of a jacket lying on the floor, We will stitch on to the other arm from another jacket and save a polar bear. ALL chinese  factories get the fabric delivered EXACTLY what is required. super efficient . This is just green washing marketing rubbish.They are just making more kit people don’t want until it is on sale and loose another 20 million next year.Road.cc should reach out to see from rapha where the excess actually is? 4 colours of excess doubtful. 4 colours of excess of the same fabric a lie. 
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