Gear

Say goodbye to an uncomfortable undercarriage with one of these chamois creams.

An exclusive look at Julie Dibens’ freshly painted bike.

A quick look at the soon-to-be-released Zipp Super-9 carbon clincher disc, the first of its kind on the open market.

The bike Greg Bennett rode as he took on the "triple" of Hy-Vee, 70.3 worlds and the Ironman World Championship.

Brian Metzler checks out the new K-Swiss Blade Light Run 2.0, a lightweight shoe with a shaved down 8mm drop.

All the little things you need for the triathlon run leg.

Garmin Swim measures every stroke of every lap of every interval in a swim workout.

Riding rollers takes a little bit of practice.

A few simple steps can make your listing more appealing to buyers and net you more cash for your wheels.

Shed grams while upping your bike’s capabilities with parts from this dream build.

Identify the gear that meets your unique goals before dipping into your bank account.

With the popularity explosion of front-end hydration systems has come a diverse range of options.

Athletes check their bikes in at the Kona Pier the day before the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Get a detailed look at Linsey Corbin's race-ready Trek Speed Concept.

Craig Alexander is riding a Specialized Shiv S-Works with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components and a Pro Missile EVO aerobar.

Mirinda Carfrae is racing a Felt DA for the second year in a row.

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Michael and Andreas Raelert have refined the setup of their BMC TM01 for Ironman Hawaii with the help of Stefano Cattai.

With wind tunnel testing done, Crowie is testing helmet ventilation on the Queen K.

Get a look at the bike Lance Armstrong rode to his SuperFrog Triathlon victory on Sunday, Sept. 30.

These five trends are making Kona’s fastest athletes look more and more like they’re racing Olympic distance.

Clincher tires—which are found on almost all bikes—have evolved into a new, more reliable version: tubeless.

These aluminum tri bikes—priced as affordably as any—have all the essential features you need to ride fast and comfortably.

Not all of your favorite gear has to cost more than a mortgage payment. These items will ease your routine without breaking the bank.

Interbike is the country's largest annual bike industry trade show and, in true style of its host city, Vegas, it is a total spectacle.

Senior editor Aaron Hersh shares some of the gear he found on the Interbike Trade Show floor in Las Vegas, Nev.

Kinetic inRide closely estimates power on a trainer for a pittance.

Reynolds’ new aero wheel line uses a vastly different rim shape than Zipp et al.

The fastest racing shoes for any distance.

Shimano’s new Dura-Ace Di2 9070 electronic group adds simplicity and functionality.

New gear from the 2012 Interbike Outdoor Demo.

Bontrager’s Hilo RXL Speed Dial offers unprecedented fit adjustability in a true tri saddle.

High mileage meets minimalism in a new hybrid style of run shoes.

We built a (fictional) bike showcasing the most progressive brand new 2013 gear, all of which was showcased at the 2012 Eurobike Trade Show.

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.

Triathlete senior editor Aaron Hersh shows us what he's come across at the Eurobike trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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.

Triathlete senior editor Aaron Hersh shows us what he's found on day one at the Eurobike trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Aero brakes are evolving, giving you more choices than ever.

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.

Two bright looks from a pair of top run brands: Nike and Mizuno.

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.

We took sock recommendations from our Twitter followers and chose our favorites out of the bunch.

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.

Need new neoprene? Presenting four fab women’s-specific wetsuits ready to race.

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.

Recover faster after a workout or rehab yourself back to health with these tools.

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.

Although $100 seems a little steep, the new 110% compression quad sleeves make post-workout icing a lot more efficient than a bag of peas.

Mio is raising money toward launching the strapless heart rate monitor, Alpha, through Kickstarter.com.

When it comes to finding the right sunscreen, Triathlete’s got you “covered” (get it?).

Our test team logged serious miles in the latest running shoe offerings from the major brands.

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.

Not all wetsuits are created equal, so we put seven very different suits in the water to find out how they stack up in speed and comfort.

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.

Looking to invest in new compression gear? Here are four choices from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

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.

If finishing your next race with a PR and your bank account still intact is your goal, these proven low-cost clock-beaters are the ticket.

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.

Get a sneak peek at the run hydration section from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide.

Huerta had the race of his life in San Diego aboard this Orbea Orca.

Using a heart rate monitor in the pool has never been ideal because looking down at your wrist for a reading means interrupting your stroke.

Get a closer look at the shoes 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials champion Meb Keflezighi trains in, races in and helped develop.

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.

Looking to purchase a new wetsuit? Here are 18 from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

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.