Cycling News — 2021

02 NOVEMBER 2020 Road.cc reviewed the Fleet SLR, claiming the new road saddle from Giant is “comfortable, supportive and priced well against its competitors.” Editors gave it a near perfect 4.5-star ranking (out of 5). Tester Liam Cahill tested the Fleet SLR, a short-nose racing saddle with modern shaping and an ergonomic cutout, in a variety of road riding conditions from flat roads to climbs. “Shortened saddles are becoming a common sight on road race bikes, as they can really help with aggressive positions,” Cahill wrote. “The Fleet SLR features a central cutout, a wide, short nose, carbon rails and contouring to help...

25 OCTOBER 2020 Colombian Leonardo Páez defended his title at the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championship race in Sakarya, Turkey, winning the elite men’s race for the second year in a row to earn the gold medal. Páez, a 38-year-old who rides for the Team Giant-Liv Polimedical team that’s based in Italy, rode his XtC Advanced SL 29 hardtail to the victory on a fast, wide-open 110km course. His repeat win made him the first man to score consecutive marathon world championships since Belgian rider Roel Paulissen did it in 2008 and 2009. “I still can’t find the words to say how...

22 OCTOBER 2020 Last month Giant introduced the new Trance X Advanced Pro 29, a full-composite trail bike with updated Maestro rear suspension and a new flip chip feature that allows riders to adjust frame geometry. The launch of Giant’s most capable all-rounder trail bike has caught the attention of cycling media around the world, with dozens of outlets publishing feature stories on it. Some select gear editors and testers have had a chance ride the new trail bike and post their initial impressions. Vital MTB gave the Trance X Advanced Pro 29 a perfect 5-star rating, claiming: "The Giant Trance X is...

28 SEPTEMBER 2020 Cyclist magazine published a feature review of the new TCR Advanced SL Disc on its website, calling it “tough to beat” in the performance road bike category, and giving it a near-perfect ranking of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Describing the evolution and impact of Giant’s flagship road racing bike over the years, Cyclist Digital Editor Paul Stuart wrote: “The Giant TCR is a piece of cycling history. In 1997 it was the first to adopt the concept of the ‘compact’ frame. Now the majority of race bikes have compact frames, and the competition is, literally, stiffer than ever. Lining...

24 SEPTEMBER 2020 Bikepacking.com published a feature on the new Giant Clutch Tool System including the Crank Storage, Bar End Storage and Fork Storage tools. The review looks at the details and benefits of each and describes how “the system consists of a suite of necessities to keep you rolling on a day ride or even a short bikepacking outing.”  “At the heart of the Giant Clutch Tool system is a lightweight and easy to access multi-tool that slides into the crank spindle and stays in place via a magnetic ring,” wrote Bikepacking.com tester Logan Watts. “It’s pretty simple to install and works with a variety...