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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.

Shorter cranks can help you get comfortable in a more extreme aero position.

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.

Check out Kurt Hoy's author page.

Craig Alexander has overhauled his bike setup and his camp shared specific wind tunnel findings that work best for him.

Specialized overhaul’s their timed race bike to create a machine specifically for triathletes.

A look at the 2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv.

Luxembourg's Dirk Bockel shows off his new Blue Triad SL bike on Kona's Queen K six days out from race day.

A look at the BMC TM01 Ronnie Schildknecht will be riding in this weekend's Ironman World Championship. Schildknecht has had success in Kona, finishing fourth in 2008.

Everyone has an opportunity to help Tim support Team RWB by bidding for an incredible piece of triathlon memorabilia: a brand new set of Profile Design Volna Carbon Aero Bars signed by 19 of the best triathletes in history.

Triathlete.com senior tech editor Aaron Hersh chats with BMC's Andrew James about the all-new BMC TM01, a bike we'll see last year's Ironman world championship runner-up Andreas Raelert on in Kona this year.

Lance Armstrong is racing the XTERRA USA Championship aboard this Trek Superfly Elite 29er.

Triathlete senior tech editor Aaron Hersh learns more about the Argon 18 E-118 from the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Learn more about The North Face's mountain bike apparel line, which will hit the shelves in spring of 2012.

Triathlete senior tech editor Aaron Hersh chats with Clark Foy, the engineer behind Garmin's new pedal-based power meter, Vector

Tri-specific shoes get lighter and more versatile for 2012.

Rolf Prima joins the cascade of aero wheel companies with ultra-wide rims.

Here's a look at the mountain bike Lance Armstrong rode to victory at the Crested Butte Alpine Odyssey on July 31 in Crested Butte, Colo.

Garmin and Look/Polar are simultaneously launching an entirely new generation of power meter based in the pedal axle.

One-of-a-kind construction seats an aluminum tubeless clincher tire bed within a carbon rim and brake track.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

European bike maker Canyon has a new time trial bike, and a triathlon-specific version might be coming to the States.

When Zipp launched the 404 and 808 Firecrest wheels, the industry knew it was only a matter of time before we saw a 303 version. And it didn’t take too long, less than a year in fact.