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For U.S.-based and Canadian-based events, this recent UCI ruling will be superseded by USA and CCA Cycling regulations —meaning that all owners of a 2010 Trinity Advanced SL will be allowed to compete in U.S. and Canada time trial events for the remainder of the 2010 season.

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 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. This request (with supporting documentation) should be made via local Authorized Giant Dealer.

Since the majority of these bicycles have most likely been sold to triathletes, it's important to emphasize that the UCI ruling does NOT in any way affect the "legality" of the Giant Trinity Advanced SL in triathlon competition. Triathletes who own a Giant Trinity Advanced SL should feel confident that their bicycles can be used in competition worldwide.

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