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12 OCTOBER 2020 CCC Team rider Mateo Trentin scored a hard-fought podium at Gent-Wevelgem, making all the decisive moves on the tough 232km route through the Flanders region of Belgium and then sprinting to a third-place finish in the 82nd edition of the race. Riding his Propel Advanced SL Disc team bike with a CADEX WheelSystem, Trentin had strong support from his CCC Team throughout the day. The first half of the race was mostly flat and fast, seeing a breakaway of seven riders gain a maximum advantage of nearly 8 minutes after 100km. The second half challenged riders with gravel sections and 11...

05 OCTOBER 2020 Giant-sponsored triathlete Tim Van Berkel finished a strong second at the Ironman Cairns event in Australia, securing his spot for the 2021 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. With most of the triathlon world on pandemic lockdown for the better part of the 2020 season, the Ironman Cairns event was a main focus for top pros in the Asia Pacific region. The event also served as the 2020 Ironman Asia Pacific Championship. Just making it to the event proved challenging for Van Berkel, who lives in New South Wales. “Getting to Cairns was no easy task with Queensland borders...

29 SEPTEMBER 2020 Singletrack.com published a review of the Rail SX MIPS helmet, detailing its design, comfort and fit, and “some cool features to note.” “When the Rail SX MIPS half shell from Giant arrived, my immediate thought was ‘this helmet looks light,’” wrote tester Brian Gerow. “For my heinously thick-haired scalp the Rail SX has a comfortable fit, and the vents seem to dry sweat fairly well.” As for the comfort and adjustability, Gerow reported: “The angle of the retention system is micro-adjustable between five different positions, which should help anyone dial it in to their unique face and dome shape. The adjustable ratcheting ring...

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...