
This Bike Got Me Through My Hardest Challenge Ever | TRIGON AR01
GCN Tech
August 20, 2023
Every epic ride needs an epic bike! It looks like Ollie has hit the jackpot with his @TRIGONBIKES AR01 kitted out with @reynoldswheels9068. In this video, we take a deep dive into the bike and kit that Ollie piloted through the Tour des Stations Ultimate 1000.
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Trigon Bikes @TRIGONBIKES
Reynolds Wheels @reynoldswheels9068
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00:00 Intro
00:57 The Bike
12:12 The Kit
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Parts Mentioned
TRIGON AR01TRIGON AR01
Created: June 11, 2026The reviewer discusses the TRIGON AR01 as a high-end carbon road bike from a Taiwanese brand that manufactures for prestigious brands. It is described as an 'all-round' bike, not the lightest nor most aero, but a balance of both. The bike features aero-optimized tube shapes, dimples on the fork, down tube, and head tube to trip airflow, and removable fairings on the disc calipers. The reviewer praises the integrated one-piece handlebar with climbing shifters, the T47 bottom bracket for smooth spinning, and the overall build quality. The bike is set up for an ultra-endurance race with a compact chainset, 11-34 cassette, 160mm rotors, and waxed chain.
AI-Summary
Pros
- High-end carbon frame from a reputable Taiwanese manufacturer
- Aero features including dimples and removable caliper fairings
- Integrated one-piece handlebar with climbing shifters
- T47 bottom bracket spins very smoothly
- Customizable cockpit with various sizes
- Good for all-round performance
Cons
- Not the lightest bike
- Not the most aero bike
- Removable fairings are not UCI legal (but can be removed)
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