UPDATED IMPORTANT TRINITY ADVANCED SL PRODUCT UPDATE
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UPDATED 8th JUNE, 2010
Cycling Australia has been informed by the UCI and Giant Bicycles Australia that the MY2010 Giant Trinity Advanced SL bicycle has been deemed as non compliant with Article 1.3.021 of the UCI Technical Regulations. Following review of this decision and information received that Giant Bicycles have established a rectification program the Cycling Australia Technical Commission has decided that the use of this bike will be tolerated in Australian domestic competition. Non compliant bikes will not be allowed post 31/12/2010. If you currently own a MY2010 Giant Trinity Advanced SL bike you must contact your bike shop immediately to arrange rectification. Potentially there are other bike brands on the market that may not be compliant with the UCI Technical regulations and Cycling Australia recommend that if you are buying a new bike for racing that you seek technical advise and refer to the attached document (UCI Technical Guide for Bicycles
http://www.cycling.org.au/site/cycling/national/downloads/Officiating/GUIDE%20EN.pdf
Please contact Rob Ingall, Cycling Australia Technical coordinator on email rob.ingall@cycling.org.au
if you require any further information.
The UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) has determined that the model year 2010 Giant Trinity Advanced SL is no longer in compliance with its technical regulations. This latest decision is a reversal of the governing organization’s earlier agreement that the frame, fork and aerodynamic “AeroDrive” components were all in compliance. This ruling pertains specifically to UCI-governed time-trial competition and does not apply to non UCI-governed time trial events or triathlon competition of any level. For U.S.- based events, this recent UCI ruling will be superseded by USA Cycling regulations —meaning that all owners of a 2010 Trinity Advanced SL will be allowed to compete in all domestic time trial events for the remainder of the 2010 season. More information on this U.S. specific ruling can be found in the link below: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/04/industry-news/usa-cycling-press-release-on-aero-equipment-rules_111180 As a result of the UCI’s decision, the Giant-sponsored Rabobank Professional Cycling Team is testing a UCI-compliant version of the Trinity Advanced SL. With final verification from the UCI, this second-generation Trinity Advanced SL may see commercial production and be available for sale for the 2011 model year. Additional information will be presented in conjunction with the launch of the updated Trinity Advanced SL. For those qualified owners* of a 2010 Trinity Advanced SL to whom this ruling will impact their ability to utilize the bicycle in UCI-sanctioned competition, Giant asks that you please contact the local Authorized Giant Dealer where the bicycle was purchased for additional information and potential resolution. * “Qualified owner” refers to original owner of a model year 2010 Trinity Advanced SL 0, SL 1 or SL 2 (proof-of-purchase required) who can show proof that he/she is competing at the UCI-sanctioned level (proof of current racing license from federation that is sanctioned by the UCI or follows this UCI specific ruling). To qualify for this potential resolution, the owner must have purchased the bicycle and made their request for a solution, prior to June 11, 2010. This request (with supporting documentation) should be made via your Authorized Giant Dealer. If you purchase a Trinity Advanced SL 2, SL 1 or SL 0 after June 11, 2010, a letter containing further information about this issue will be provided to your Authorized Giant Dealer. Please ensure that you request a copy of this letter from your dealer
Cycling Australia has been informed by the UCI and Giant Bicycles Australia that the MY2010 Giant Trinity Advanced SL bicycle has been deemed as non compliant with Article 1.3.021 of the UCI Technical Regulations. Following review of this decision and information received that Giant Bicycles have established a rectification program the Cycling Australia Technical Commission has decided that the use of this bike will be tolerated in Australian domestic competition. Non compliant bikes will not be allowed post 31/12/2010. If you currently own a MY2010 Giant Trinity Advanced SL bike you must contact your bike shop immediately to arrange rectification. Potentially there are other bike brands on the market that may not be compliant with the UCI Technical regulations and Cycling Australia recommend that if you are buying a new bike for racing that you seek technical advise and refer to the attached document (UCI Technical Guide for Bicycles
http://www.cycling.org.au/site/cycling/national/downloads/Officiating/GUIDE%20EN.pdf
Please contact Rob Ingall, Cycling Australia Technical coordinator on email rob.ingall@cycling.org.au
if you require any further information.
The UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) has determined that the model year 2010 Giant Trinity Advanced SL is no longer in compliance with its technical regulations. This latest decision is a reversal of the governing organization’s earlier agreement that the frame, fork and aerodynamic “AeroDrive” components were all in compliance. This ruling pertains specifically to UCI-governed time-trial competition and does not apply to non UCI-governed time trial events or triathlon competition of any level. For U.S.- based events, this recent UCI ruling will be superseded by USA Cycling regulations —meaning that all owners of a 2010 Trinity Advanced SL will be allowed to compete in all domestic time trial events for the remainder of the 2010 season. More information on this U.S. specific ruling can be found in the link below: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/04/industry-news/usa-cycling-press-release-on-aero-equipment-rules_111180 As a result of the UCI’s decision, the Giant-sponsored Rabobank Professional Cycling Team is testing a UCI-compliant version of the Trinity Advanced SL. With final verification from the UCI, this second-generation Trinity Advanced SL may see commercial production and be available for sale for the 2011 model year. Additional information will be presented in conjunction with the launch of the updated Trinity Advanced SL. For those qualified owners* of a 2010 Trinity Advanced SL to whom this ruling will impact their ability to utilize the bicycle in UCI-sanctioned competition, Giant asks that you please contact the local Authorized Giant Dealer where the bicycle was purchased for additional information and potential resolution. * “Qualified owner” refers to original owner of a model year 2010 Trinity Advanced SL 0, SL 1 or SL 2 (proof-of-purchase required) who can show proof that he/she is competing at the UCI-sanctioned level (proof of current racing license from federation that is sanctioned by the UCI or follows this UCI specific ruling). To qualify for this potential resolution, the owner must have purchased the bicycle and made their request for a solution, prior to June 11, 2010. This request (with supporting documentation) should be made via your Authorized Giant Dealer. If you purchase a Trinity Advanced SL 2, SL 1 or SL 0 after June 11, 2010, a letter containing further information about this issue will be provided to your Authorized Giant Dealer. Please ensure that you request a copy of this letter from your dealer
8 June 2010