Interbike 2012: Custom Saddle Fit
Bontrager’s Hilo RXL Speed Dial offers unprecedented fit adjustability in a true tri saddle.
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Bontrager’s Hilo RXL Speed Dial offers unprecedented fit adjustability in a true tri saddle.
Zipp catapulted to the top of the race-wheel world after 2003, but the flashy company is facing its stiffest competition yet.
Strain gauges in each crank arm give this system unique capabilities.
A new semi-integrated tri bike with unique brake mounts from the Spanish bike maker.
The stylish Italian company has adapted their road shoe technology to create a multisport version.
Rolling resistance tests have proven clinchers to be comparable to their tubular relatives.
Originally a time trial bike, the Slice RS can be adapted to fit many tri positions.
Will disc brakes be a momentous advancement for road and tri bikes or are they doomed for the dumpster?
Blending the tire and wheel seamlessly has proven to be more aerodynamic and will be a prevalent feature in future aero wheel design.
Finally, Orbea has created a cutting edge tri bike—not only geometrically, but also with modern frame features and aerodynamic sculpting.
It can be nearly impossible to ride well without a thorough understanding of your bike’s gears.
Both of these new race-ready tri shoes are designed to help you hurry out of T1. We road tested them to help identify which one is best for you.
See Giro's first aero helmet and learn about their newest helmet, the Giro Selector, which allows riders to adjust the depth of the tail.
This frame’s genetic ancestry goes back to 1995, when Kestrel first sliced the seat tube out of a triathlon bike.
Recently reigning 70.3 and Ironman world champion Craig “Crowie” Alexander traveled to North Carolina to do some product and position testing.
Specialized's Mark Cote explains why you don't need to have an unlimited budget to make your current bike more aerodynamic.
American Hunter Kemper will compete in the Olympics for a fourth time with a bike like this Orbea Orca.
Instead of a Velcro strap over the arch, this shoe’s heel drops completely.
Specialized’s Roval wheel line is taking a jump ahead of some of its competitors.
Specialized’s new S-Works+McLaren TT helmet made its professional debut on Saturday in the Tour de France’s prologue.
Why do professional triathletes put so much time and money into wind tunnel testing every year? Learn about the process in this video.
Four new carbon clincher wheelsets are on their way from Bontrager.
Traditional road helmets have been either aerodynamic, or well ventilated, but not both.
If your bike groans every time you push hard on the pedals, identifying the cause can be surprisingly tricky.
It may have stepped away from the top end of the aero world for nearly a decade, but Mavic has returned with a vengeance.
These four athletes have some of the more eye-catching custom aero lids on the pro scene. Can you match the helmet to the pro?
Although it isn’t perfect, a road bike with clip-on aerobars can be a comfortable, fast race machine if set up properly.
Inside Triathlon tested five of the most high-end, technologically advanced tri bikes on the market.
After lagging behind, Shimano joins the age of broad aero rims with wheels that can match up to Zipp.
The Triathlete Buyer’s Guide magazine is out on newsstands, and we're showing you the complete bike section right now.
Get the first look at all-new triathlon bar-end shifters and brake levers that bring Campy EPS to the transition area.
The Triathlete Buyer’s Guide magazine is out on newsstands, and we're giving you a sneak peek at the bike section right here.
Magura’s RT 8TT is the first hydraulic brake for road triathlon bikes—and it delivers better braking performance than cable-actuated brakes.
This all-new tri bike was spotted at the Giro D’Italia cycling race.
Huerta had the race of his life in San Diego aboard this Orbea Orca.
Looking to buy new pedals? Here are five choices from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.
Go inside transition at the 2012 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.
Heather Jackson is racing this weekend's Wildflower Long Course Triathlon in Kask's yet-to-be-released new helmet, the Bambino.
Jesse Thomas won the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon for the second year in a row. Get a look at his race-winning ride.
Get a sneak peek at the entire aerobar section from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide.
Angela Naeth came to the San Diego Low Speed Wind Tunnel with the Pearl Izumi Tri Team to have her position, apparel and equipment tested.
The young phenom recently made the trip to Boulder to be fit by the originator of Specialized’s Body Geometry fit philosophy.
American up-and-comer Lukas Verzbicas traveled to Boulder to be fit by Andy Pruitt, the originator of Specialized’s Body Geometry fit philosophy.
Olympic hopeful Lukas Verzbicas traveled to Boulder to be fit by Andy Pruitt, the originator of Specialized’s Body Geometry fit philosophy.
Let’s say you have $1500 to spend on getting faster on the bike. Here are a few options that offer the best bang for your buck.
Check out the complete saddle section from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide.
Do new technology and rim shapes make Enve the next big thing in aero wheels?
Go behind-the-scenes of Cameron Dye's wind tunnel session at the San Diego Low Speed Wind Tunnel.
An inside look at Pearl Izumi pro Cameron Dye’s wind tunnel test, guided by former Ironman world champ Tim DeBoom.
Check out the complete cycling shoe section from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide.
Tollakson’s strange bike with a unique label on the downtube is a modified 1996 Zipp 2001.
The custom-painted helmet, provided by Alexander’s sponsor Road ID, sports several unique design details.
Frederik Van Lierde raced a Cervélo P4 built with 2011 SRAM Red components left over from his 2011 season in Abu Dhabi.
Get a peek inside transition at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon to see what some of the sport's stars are riding.
Not only is Chris Lieto the fastest cyclist in triathlon, he’s also one of the most detail-oriented when it comes to his bike setup.
Don't be surprised if you see Jodie Swallow ride this machine into T2 in Abu Dhabi with a substantial lead.
We compare two power meter-equipped trainers that can help precisely dial in your indoor workouts.
A comprehensive look at Cervélo's line of triathlon bikes for 2012, which includes the headline-catching P5.
Triathlete.com popped over to Lance Armstrong's hotel for another look at his triathlon bike before Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Panama.
See the bike Rasmus Henning will be racing at the Ironman 70.3 Panama triathlon.
Armstrong’s technical advisor gives the intimate details of his Trek Speed Concept.
Linsey Corbin visited Boulder, Colo. with her new Trek Speed Concept to receive a bike fit from the Mat Steinmetz at Retul.
Cervélo Co-founder Phil White and Senior Advanced R&D Engineer Damon Rinard break down the design and features of the all-new P5.
SRAM unveiled its 2012 groupset in Spain.
SRAM’s first complete overhaul to their premier Red groupset greatly improves upon the three weaknesses of the original kit.
Don’t get stuck on the trainer all winter. With the right clothing you can comfortably ride outside, even in frigid temps.
Many athletes assume that the lower the aerobar, the faster the rider. This supposed dogma is wrong. Here’s why.
Cervélo teamed up with Magura to create a hydraulic rim brake specifically for the P5, and the brakes are compatible with any tri bike.
The integrated tri bike from Cervélo is finally here.
Cervelo unveiled the P5 on Jan. 18.
Mad Fiber created a process specifically for carbon components.
SRAM will introduce an all-new Red component group in 2012. Image provided by SRAM.
The motorized, computer-controlled Guru DFU, which stands for “dynamic fit unit,” can help you dial in your ideal fit.
Inside Triathlon magazine offered four detailed bike reviews over the past year.
A detailed review of the Scott Plasma Premium.
A detailed review of the 2011 Felt DA.
A review of the Cervélo P4.
Cervelo is launching the P5, their next pro-level triathlon bike, on Jan. 18, 2012.
If you’re looking for a fast race wheelset that’s also suited to everyday riding, these wheels—all less than $2,000—fit the mold.
SRAM posted a teaser video entitled “New SRAM RED” to their YouTube channel, theroaddiaries, on Nov. 30.
Not only are the Slice 5 ($2,149) and the Lucero ($2,650) similarly priced all-carbon tri bikes, but they also have nearly the same geometry. We performed a side-by-side analysis to find what differentiates these two similar-fitting rides.
Great Britain's Julie Dibens will be riding a Trek Speed Concept at the 2011 Ironman World Championship.
A look at Chris Lieto's race bike for the 2011 Ironman World Championship.
Shaved carbon, drilled holes and homemade solutions make Dirk Bockel’s bike one of a kind.
A look at Craig Alexander's Kona race bike, a 2012 Specialized Shiv.
A look at Matt Reed's Fuji D6, which he'll race on in Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Although the Plasma 3 isn’t new, the Belgian with a 7:45 Ironman PR has made this Team Commerzbank Scott Plasma 3 his own with an assortment of rare add-ons
For the first time two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander will wear an aero helmet at the Ironman world championship. Find out why.
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