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BMC Speedmachine 01 vs Giant Trinity Advanced SL
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Key differences
- Both start at €7,499.
- Our verdict scores both 78/100 overall.
- Both have integrated hydration: 1200 ml on the BMC Speedmachine 01, 850 ml on the Giant Trinity Advanced SL.
- Pad stack across all sizes: 558–721 mm (BMC Speedmachine 01) vs 629–771 mm (Giant Trinity Advanced SL).
- The BMC Speedmachine 01 comes in 3 sizes, the Giant Trinity Advanced SL in 4.
BMC Speedmachine 01
Giant Trinity Advanced SL
| BMCSpeedmachine 01 | GiantTrinity Advanced SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMC | Giant |
| Build | Speedmachine 01 ONE | Trinity Advanced SL 0 |
| Build notes | Weight without pedals, including all accessories. | Giant's UK site shows a reduced price of £8,399 against the £10,499 original price used here. |
| Price (MSRP) | €10,999$10,999£9,999 | €11,999$12,000£10,499 |
| Bike weight | 9.2 kg20.3 lb | — |
| Weight measured on size | M | — |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
| Generation | 1st generation (Gen 1) | Trinity Advanced SL (successor to the rim-brake Trinity Advanced Pro) |
| Launched | 2023-11 | 2025-01 |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | Yes | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 78 | 78 |
| Aero | 86 | 86 |
| Frame | 76 | 82 |
| Components | 76 | 78 |
| Hydration & storage | 90 | 85 |
| Fit | 66 | 84 |
| Practicality | 80 | 62 |
| Price | 70 | 70 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (Speedmachine 01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite) |
| Fork material | Carbon (Speedmachine 01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite steerer) |
| Frameset weight | 3,945 g8.7 lb | — |
| Weight measured on | Speedmachine 01 Module, size M as pictured with all accessories (frame, fork, cockpit, seatpost, fuel tank, rear storage, rear light) | — |
| Max system weight | 110 kg242.5 lb | — |
| Frame sizes | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Colours | — | Carbon / Chrome (frameset) |
| Also available as | Speedmachine 01 Module (frameset with cockpit and seatpost); UCI configuration with Bottle 400 replacing the 1.2 L fuel tank | Trinity Advanced SL Time Trial Frameset (UCI configuration with down-tube bottle); Liv Avow Advanced SL women's version |
| UCI frame approval | Approved 4 Apr 2023 as 'Speedmachine SM00, Speedmachine SM01' (frame and fork), sizes S-L (3), code BMC-SDMC (UCI list version 2026.10.02) | The UCI list of approved framesets (version 2026.10.02) has one 2025 Trinity entry, MY25 TRINITY ADV PRO (frame and fork), category ALL, sizes XXS-L (5), approved 21 April 2024, code GIANT-039; the list does not use the Advanced SL name |
| UCI configuration | Remove the 1.2 L Fuel Tank and the Rear Storage 260; the supplied UCI-compliant Bottle 400 mounts above the bottom bracket in place of the tank | Giant says the frameset is compliant for TT events. The TT frameset kit comes with a down-tube bottle and cage in place of the tri hydration kit and top-tube bento box. |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Flat-mount disc | Flat-mount disc |
| Max rotor size | — | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | T47 threaded (68mm) | Press-fit (PowerCore, 86mm wide) |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | 12x100 thru-axle |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | 12x142 thru-axle |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Rear UDH (Full Mount) dropout; Module ships with Shimano direct-mount and classic SRAM/Shimano derailleur hangers | — |
| Cable routing | Fully internal (ICS Technology stealth cable routing) | Internal derailleur and brake housing |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | Yes |
| Hydration volume | 1,200 ml40.6 fl oz | 850 ml28.7 fl oz |
| Hydration details | Integrated Fuel Tank 1200 sits above the bottom bracket with a straw and bite valve routed to the base bar; a 400 ml UCI-compliant bottle can be fitted in its place for time trials. | Reservoir sits low on the frame with dual-sided filling access and a drinking straw near the armrests. It mounts like a bottle cage, so it can be swapped for a standard cage and bottle. Giant lists the reservoir at 700 ml on XS and S and 850 ml on M and L. |
| Integrated storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage details | Integrated Rear Storage 260 box behind the seat tube that doubles as the mount for an integrated rear light; top-tube mounts for a nutrition bag. | Hard-shell top-tube bento box for up to six 32 g gels. The TT frameset ships with a down-tube bottle and cage instead of the hydration kit and bento box. |
| Top tube bento box | — | Yes |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | BMC Speedmachine Flat Cockpit with Profile Design Aeria armrests and extensions | Giant AeroDrive base bar with integrated stem and Sync armrests, designed for SYNC EVO Pro extensions; aftermarket computer mounts fit |
| Pad stack adjustment range | Pad stack 558-651 mm (S), 588-681 mm (M), 628-721 mm (L) | 80 mm of armrest stack adjustment (tri pad stack 629-709 mm on XS to 691-771 mm on L) |
| Pad reach adjustment range | Pad reach 348-466 mm (S), 368-486 mm (M), 395-548 mm (L) | 75 mm of armrest reach adjustment (pad reach 323-398 mm on XS to 378-453 mm on L) |
| Pad width range | — | Eight armrest width settings |
| Extension options | — | 10 and 15-degree extension wedges; armrest angle 0, 10 or 15 degrees; four extension width settings |
| Seatpost type | Speedmachine 01 carbon aero seatpost with 0, 12.5 and 25 mm offsets | Trinity Composite aero seatpost, four offset positions (51 mm range) |
| Saddle position range | — | Four seatpost offset positions spanning 51 mm |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | BMC calls it the fastest triathlon bike it has produced and shows lower drag than the Timemachine across yaw angles; BikeRadar notes BMC did not publish comparisons against competitor bikes. | 5.9 W less drag at 45 km/h than the previous Trinity Advanced Pro (tri configuration) |
| Testing method | Developed at BMC's Impec Lab with Red Bull Advanced Technologies using CFD and wind-tunnel testing | CFD plus wind-tunnel testing with a dynamic mannequin with articulating legs |
| Tube profile | — | Truncated ellipse tubing (AeroSystem Shaping) |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Travel & packing | Only four bolts need removing to rotate the bar assembly for packing, and the vertical seatpost clamp makes the post easy to remove for a bike box. | — |
| Headset bearings | Enduro ACB 4545 bearings: 1-1/8" upper (30.15 x 41 x 7 mm, 45°x45°) and 1-1/4" lower (34.1 x 46.8 x 7 mm, 45°x45°) | — |
| Derailleur hanger | UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger) | — |
| Frame warranty | 3 years on the frame, extendable to 5 years by registering within 6 months of purchase; 2 years on BMC components and paint | Lifetime limited warranty on the frame and ten years on the rigid fork, original owner only (US) |
| Sold via | BMC online store and BMC dealers | Giant online store with assembly and pickup through authorized Giant retailers, and in-store |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 |
| Launched | 2025 · current generation | 2024 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x12 | — |
| Shifters | SRAM Blip AXS Wireless (4 units) | SRAM AXS Wireless Blips |
| Position | — | Extensions and basebar |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red 1 E1 AXS |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | 48 |
| Crank length | 160 (S) / 165 (M) / 170 (L) | 160 (XS) / 165 (S) / 170 (M) / 172.5 (L) |
| Power meter | SRAM Force AXS Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Launched | — | 2024 · current generation |
| Measurement | Single side | — |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB T47 68mm Road | SRAM DUB Pressfit |
| Standard | T47 threaded (68mm) | Press-fit |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Force AXS (FD-FRC-E-E1) | — |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Force AXS (RD-FRC-E-E1) | SRAM Red AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270 E1 | SRAM Red XG-1290 E1 |
| Range | 10-33 | 10-33 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | SRAM Red E1 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | — | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD |
| Brake calipers | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD |
| Type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | SRAM CenterLine X | SRAM Paceline X |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1600 SPLINE 65 | CADEX 4-Spoke Disc WheelSystem |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 65 mm | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | — |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 350 SPLINE, Ratchet System 36 SL | — |
| Tires | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS | CADEX Aero |
| Tire width | — | 25 mm |
| Front tire width | 26 mm | — |
| Rear tire width | 28 mm | — |
| Set up tubeless | Yes | Yes |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | BMC Speedmachine Flat Cockpit | Giant AeroDrive base bar with Sync armrest set |
| Extensions | Profile Design 45/25 SLC Aerobar Extensions | Giant 10 and 15-degree extension wedge |
| Arm pads / cups | Profile Design Aeria Ultimate with Ergo+ armrests | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris Long Distance R5 | Giant Contact SL Tri |
| Seatpost | BMC Speedmachine 01 Premium Carbon Aero Seatpost | Giant Trinity Composite |
| Offset / setback | 0 / 12.5 / 25 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Hydration system | BMC Fuel Tank 1200 with straw and bite valve | Giant AeroVault hydration kit |
| Volume | 1,200 ml40.6 fl oz | — |
| Storage / bento | BMC Rear Storage 260 | Giant TT storage (top-tube bento box) |
| Bottle cages | BMC Bottle 400 (UCI compliant) | — |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Rider height min | 172–180 cm5′8″–5′11″ | — |
| Rider height max | 174–185 cm5′9″–6′1″ | — |
| Stack | — | 490–551 mm19.3–21.7″ |
| Reach | — | 397–452 mm15.6–17.8″ |
| Pad stack min | 558–628 mm22–24.7″ | 629–691 mm24.8–27.2″ |
| Pad stack max | 651–721 mm25.6–28.4″ | 709–771 mm27.9–30.4″ |
| Pad reach min | 348–395 mm13.7–15.6″ | 323–378 mm12.7–14.9″ |
| Pad reach max | 466–548 mm18.3–21.6″ | 398–453 mm15.7–17.8″ |
| Seat angle min | 80–82.4° | 77° |
| Seat angle max | 80–82.4° | 77° |
| Head tube angle | — | 72–73° |
| Head tube length | — | 85–145 mm3.3–5.7″ |
| Effective top tube | — | 510–579 mm20.1–22.8″ |
| Seat tube length | 460–551 mm18.1–21.7″ | 477–565 mm18.8–22.2″ |
| Chainstay | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 974–1,040 mm38.3–40.9″ | 974–1,039 mm38.3–40.9″ |
| BB drop | 62–72 mm2.4–2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| Fork length | 391 mm15.4″ | — |
| Fork offset | — | 40 mm1.6″ |
| Trail | — | 63–69 mm2.5–2.7″ |
| Front centre | 578–646 mm22.8–25.4″ | — |
| Standover | 766–837 mm30.2–33″ | 758–838 mm29.8–33″ |
| Saddle height min | 610–760 mm24–29.9″ | — |
| Saddle height max | 740–881 mm29.1–34.7″ | — |
| Wheel size | — | 700c |
| Crank length | 160–170 mm6.3–6.7″ | 160–172.5 mm6.3–6.8″ |
| Basebar width | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ |
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