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Pro Bike: The Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1 of Simon George

After coming so close 12 months ago, is this the bike that can take Simon George to victory at the Outlaw Half Nottingham on 21st May?
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The bike Simon George will be chasing an Outlaw Half win on…

Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1 2017

It was one of the pictures of the 2016 domestic season, and one that Simon George will be hoping is not repeated on 21st May this year.

12 months ago Karl Alexander retained his title at the Outlaw Half in Nottingham by just eight seconds, catching Simon literally in sight of the finish line. To that point, Simon had lead the entire race…

Outlaw Half Nottingham 2016: Karl Alexander and Simon George
Outlaw Half Nottingham 2016: Karl Alexander and Simon George

Both Karl and Simon will be returning to Holme Pierrepont in around 10 days time (where they will be joined by Philip Graves, Mark Threlfall, Matt Bottrill and no doubt several other contenders), and both will have few excuses in the equipment department.

A few weeks back we profiled the new Planet X EXO3 TT/Tri that Karl will be riding, so we thought it appropriate to check out the new wheels of Simon George. He is also coming ready to race, thanks to the support of Giant Store Lincoln (www.giant-lincoln.co.uk).

Another no compromise speed machine, Simon will be racing the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1 2017. Let’s take a detailed look…

Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

For someone who around 6 foot 5″ tall, it is quite appropriate that Simon rides a ‘Giant’. This is a size ‘L’ frame – though if they made an ‘XL’, he may well have been riding that.

Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

The bike comes with Shimano Ultegra Di2 gearing as standard, 11-speed, with 52/36 chainrings. The integrated front hydration and top tube storage is a key part of the Trinity Advanced Pro 1 in ‘triathlon mode’.

Simon uses a relatively narrow range 23/11 cassette “to keep jumps between gears to a minimum and cadence smooth.”Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Zipp Super 9 Clincher rear disc and Zipp 404 Firecrest Clincher front wheel provide plenty of speed in the wheel department

Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Simon uses a Prologo Nago Evo Tri40, which he has used for the last three seasons. The scientific reason for that decision? “It just suits my bits!”

Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

The Bar Extensions are Zipp Vuka Alumina 110mm rise (“preferred and more comfortable hand/forearm position to the standard s-bends”).

Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Giant Stratus 2.0 bar tape; “Why not, it looks ace!”Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Vittoria Corsa G+ 25c front and rear tyres: “After crashing out on a slippery corner and landing on my face at Monster Middle last year and two further races with punctures, a change and confidence builder was needed. The Vittoria’s fitted the bill of being quick with a reasonable amount of puncture protection.”Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

The front view of Simon’s ride – looks like he has worked hard, as a tall guy, to ride with a narrow elbow position to aid aerodynamics.
Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Stages Ultegra Power Meter and Garmin Edge 520 on Zipp TT mount: “Data is a must for me working in Sport Science! I’m not a slave to it, but both power and HR data help inform my pacing during racing and training alike and I regularly test in our labs at the University of Lincoln to check where I am and re-adjust training zones accordingly.”

The pedals are Look Keo Blade Carbon 20Nm, “with slightly reduced weight on the left side due to the aforementioned crash!”Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

A close up of the integrated aero hydration system on the Trinity Advanced Pro.

Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Custom Straw Extension – “It’s amazing what you can pick up at ‘Pets at Home’!” Also notice the front calliper hidden behind, and integrated with, the deep forks.Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

Looking relaxed before the recent Southwell Sprint Triathlon
Simon George - Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 1

And looking not quite so relaxed in race mode!

 

John Levison
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John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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