GiantTrinity Advanced Pro
Replaced by Giant Trinity Advanced SL
The Trinity Advanced Pro was Giant's rim-brake triathlon platform until the disc-brake Trinity Advanced SL replaced it in 2025. It uses Advanced-grade carbon, a step below the SL's Advanced SL-grade carbon, with an alloy-steerer fork and Giant's AeroVault system: a front hydration unit, a top-tube storage box and a down-tube bottle. Giant still lists the 2022 Tri and TT framesets in the US as clearance stock, well below the SL's frameset price.
- Last MSRP
- $4,000$4,000$4,000
- Builds
- 2
- Sizes
- 4
- Frame weight
- —
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
No overall score: there's no complete-bike price to rate
A rim-brake triathlon frame for buyers on a budget, now a clearance or used-market buy, with good AeroVault hydration and storage and a well-documented pad stack and reach range. It is an older design with mid-grade carbon, 25 mm tyre clearance and rim brakes, so it suits riders happy to stay with narrow tyres and rim-brake wheels.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Integrated hydration and storage
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 66/100
- Frame
- 64/100
- Hydration & storage
- 80/100
- Fit
- 74/100
- Practicality
- 56/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
Reviews
4 independent reviews of the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro.
- ▶ Video
Elevation Every Weekend
Giant Trinity Advanced Review | A lot of Speed for a Little Money | TriathlonTested: Trinity Advanced - ▶ Video
Harry Palmer
MY BRUTALLY HONEST GIANT TRINITY REVIEW - Written
220 Triathlon
Giant Trinity Advanced tri bike reviewJack SextyTested: Trinity Advanced4/5 - Written
Triathlete
Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 2Chris FosterTested: Advanced Pro 2
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Advanced-grade composite)
- Fork material
- Carbon (Advanced-grade composite, alloy OverDrive steerer)
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L
- Colours
- Rainbow Black
- Also available as
- Trinity Advanced Pro TT Frameset (same frame with a lower TT cockpit setup); replaced by the disc-brake Trinity Advanced SL
- UCI frame approval
- On the UCI list of approved framesets as TRINITY ADV PRO MY16 (frame and fork), TT category, sizes XS-L (4), approved 28 May 2015, code GIAN-TRIN-TT
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Rim (Giant SpeedControl SL)
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 25 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- PowerCore integrated bottom bracket
- Cable routing
- Internal derailleur and brake housing
Hydration & storage
- Integrated hydration
- Yes
- Hydration details
- AeroVault system: integrated front hydration unit plus a down-tube bottle, developed with the frame in CFD and wind-tunnel testing.
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- AeroVault top-tube storage box.
- Top tube bento box
- Yes
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Giant Trinity composite base bar with ski bend (reversible, 40 mm of height adjustment) and Giant Trinity alloy high/low stem
- Pad stack adjustment range
- Tri setup: pad stack 582-642 mm (XS) to 670-730 mm (L); TT setup: 550-600 mm (XS) to 640-690 mm (L)
- Pad reach adjustment range
- Tri setup: pad reach 394-454 mm (XS) to 419-479 mm (L); TT setup: 403-463 mm (XS) to 428-488 mm (L)
- Seatpost type
- Giant Trinity composite aero seatpost
Aerodynamics
- Testing method
- CFD and dynamic wind-tunnel testing (AeroSystem Shaping Technology)
- Tube profile
- AeroSystem Shaping
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Frame warranty
- Lifetime limited warranty on the frame for the original owner (US)
- Sold via
- Giant online store with pickup at authorized Giant retailers, and in-store
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Trinity Advanced Pro Tri Frameset | Trinity Advanced Pro TT Frameset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $4,000$4,000$4,000 | $4,000$4,000$4,000 |
| Type | Frameset | Frameset |
| Notes | MSRP. Listed on clearance at $2,249 in the US in October 2026. | MSRP. Listed on clearance at $2,249 in the US in October 2026. |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Giant Trinity | — |
| Brake calipers | Giant SpeedControl SL | — |
| Type | Rim | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Basebar | Giant Trinity Composite base bar with ski bend | Giant Trinity Composite base bar with ski bend |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Stem | Giant Trinity alloy, high/low | — |
| Stem length | 80 | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Seatpost | Giant Trinity Composite | Giant Trinity Composite |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
Trinity Advanced Pro price & value
Building up the Trinity Advanced Pro Tri Frameset
Included: Basebar, Brake levers, Brake calipers, Seatpost, Stem.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Wheelset, Tires, Saddle, Pedals.
Building up the Trinity Advanced Pro TT Frameset
Included: Basebar, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Saddle, Pedals.
Aero tests
Tests that measured the Trinity Advanced Pro against other bikes under the same conditions. Lower is faster.
Trinity Advanced SL vs previous Trinity Advanced Pro
Giant Bicycles, 2025-01 (1 year ago) · GST wind tunnel, Immenstaad, Germany · 45 km/h · yaw -20° to +20°, averaged · run by a manufacturer
| # | Bike | Power to overcome drag | Gap to fastest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giant Trinity Advanced SLCADEX 4-Spoke Disc WheelSystem | 264.4 W | fastest |
| 2 | Giant Trinity Advanced Pro (previous generation)CADEX 65 WheelSystem | 270.3 W | +5.9 W |
Ownership checklist
0 of 0 known checks pass, 7 not published by Giant. Why these checks
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Threaded bottom bracket
PowerCore integrated bottom bracket
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ?
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
- ?
Fits third-party aerobars
Giant Trinity composite base bar with ski bend (reversible, 40 mm of height adjustment) and Giant Trinity alloy high/low stem
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
Raced by
Pros who raced the Trinity Advanced Pro, with results on it.
© Jürgen Matern / CC BY-SA 4.0 Gustav Iden2022Norway · Giant
- 1st (course record, 7:40:24)Ironman World Championship (Kona) 2022
Setup: Size S, rim brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed, Cadex four-spoke front and Cadex disc rear, Cadex Aero 25 mm tubeless tires (2022 Ironman WC, Kona). At St George in May 2022 Triathlete reported a 54/40 chainring, 11-30 cassette and 170 mm Shimano power-meter cranks.
Race setup, 4 parts →Source
Trinity Advanced Pro geometry
| XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 482 mm19″ | 510 mm20.1″ | 539 mm21.2″ | 568 mm22.4″ |
| Reach | 398 mm15.7″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 417 mm16.4″ | 423 mm16.7″ |
| Pad stack min | 582 mm22.9″ | 612 mm24.1″ | 640 mm25.2″ | 670 mm26.4″ |
| Pad stack max | 642 mm25.3″ | 672 mm26.5″ | 700 mm27.6″ | 730 mm28.7″ |
| Pad reach min | 394 mm15.5″ | 406 mm16″ | 413 mm16.3″ | 419 mm16.5″ |
| Pad reach max | 454 mm17.9″ | 466 mm18.3″ | 473 mm18.6″ | 479 mm18.9″ |
| Seat angle min | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Seat angle max | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube length | 80 mm3.1″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 140 mm5.5″ | 170 mm6.7″ |
| Effective top tube | 509 mm20″ | 528 mm20.8″ | 541 mm21.3″ | 554 mm21.8″ |
| Seat tube length | 460 mm18.1″ | 490 mm19.3″ | 515 mm20.3″ | 545 mm21.5″ |
| Chainstay | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 967 mm38.1″ | 988 mm38.9″ | 1,003 mm39.5″ | 1,018 mm40.1″ |
| BB drop | 65 mm2.6″ | 65 mm2.6″ | 65 mm2.6″ | 65 mm2.6″ |
| Fork offset | 40 mm1.6″ | 40 mm1.6″ | 40 mm1.6″ | 40 mm1.6″ |
| Trail | 61 mm2.4″ | 61 mm2.4″ | 61 mm2.4″ | 61 mm2.4″ |
| Standover | 742 mm29.2″ | 767 mm30.2″ | 790 mm31.1″ | 836 mm32.9″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165 mm6.5″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 175 mm6.9″ |
| Stem length | 80 mm3.1″ | 80 mm3.1″ | 80 mm3.1″ | 80 mm3.1″ |
| Basebar width | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Trinity Advanced Pro in size S against the middle size of 14 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail61 mm2.4″
shortestlonger than 32% of 14 bikeslongest
- Wheelbase988 mm38.9″
shortestlonger than 26% of 42 bikeslongest
- Chainstay405 mm15.9″
shortestlonger than 48% of 53 bikeslongest
Good to know
Fit
The Tri and TT framesets share one geometry chart. In the TT setup the arm pads sit 30-42 mm lower and 9 mm further forward than in the tri setup.
SourceCompatibility
Giant gives 25 mm as the maximum tire size and 28 mm as the maximum external rim width. It also states that this frameset is not approved for UCI time trials.
SourceRacing
Giant's product copy names Gustav Iden, the Ironman 70.3 world champion, among the pros who raced the Trinity Advanced Pro.
SourceRacing
The frame is on the UCI's list of approved framesets as the 'Trinity Adv Pro MY16' time trial frame, approved on 28 May 2015 in sizes XS to L. Giant's Tri frameset page still says that version is not approved for UCI time trials, so treat only the TT frameset setup as race-legal.
SourceHistory
Giant launched this Trinity at the 2015 Ironman World Championship in Kona as two series, Trinity Advanced Pro and Trinity Advanced. AeroVault integrated hydration and storage was one of the main features, and Giant said it had tested more than 250 designs against four competitor bikes.
SourceVersions
The Trinity Advanced SL replaced the rim-brake Trinity Advanced Pro in January 2025. Giant says the move to Advanced SL-grade carbon, along with lighter parts, saves 558 g over this frame.
Source
Trinity Advanced Pro FAQ
Is the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro UCI legal?+
Yes. The Giant Trinity Advanced Pro is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.
How much does the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): $4,000 across 2 listed builds and framesets: Trinity Advanced Pro Tri Frameset and Trinity Advanced Pro TT Frameset.
What sizes does the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro come in?+
4 sizes: XS, S, M and L.
What pad stack and pad reach can the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro reach?+
Across all sizes, pad stack ranges from 582 mm (22.9″) to 730 mm (28.7″), and pad reach from 394 mm (15.5″) to 479 mm (18.9″). Use the fit finder to check which size covers your position.
What seat angle does the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro have?+
77° effective seat tube angle.
Does the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro have integrated hydration?+
Yes. AeroVault system: integrated front hydration unit plus a down-tube bottle, developed with the frame in CFD and wind-tunnel testing.
Does the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro have integrated storage?+
Yes. AeroVault top-tube storage box. A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro?+
Up to 25 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro?+
Bottom bracket: PowerCore integrated bottom bracket.
Which pros ride the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro?+
Gustav Iden raced this generation of the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro. See the "Raced by" section for seasons and results.
What warranty does the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro frame have?+
Lifetime limited warranty on the frame for the original owner (US)
Sources
- https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-trinity-advanced-pro-frameset-2022
- https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/trinity-advanced-pro-tri-frameset-2022
- https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/trinity-advanced-pro-tt-frameset-2022
- https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/trinity-advanced-pro-tri-frameset-2022
- https://static.giant-bicycles.com/pdf/giant-trinity-advanced-pro-tri-frameset-en-us-2875.pdf
- https://bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2015/10/14/giant-introduces-trinity-tri-bikes-kona
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/giant-trinity-advanced-sl-liv-avow-advanced-sl
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/924f6d37bf5c33bcbac83880416539a4/08c0209c-c6d2-4ef0-b6ed-2cb6c181b842.pdf
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/7982d7114b9d62978cb87876ea476535/58780c70-6247-4448-8384-b145fa30aba9.pdf
- https://triathlonmagazine.ca/gear/the-ironman-world-champions-gear-gustav-iden/
- https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/trinity-testing
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