Gear

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the top ten fastest pro cyclists at this year’s world championships.

Some interesting movement punctuated the annual Kona Bike Count during the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championships. We dig into the numbers.

We look at what the top-10 men and women in Kona were wearing out on the run.

A few surprises highlight the combined Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2022 Kona bike count data from days one and two, as well as pro men's bike count data—including frames, wheels, saddles, components, and more. UPDATED: Hydration.

Feast upon the bike count data behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and saddles that the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship day one racers are using in Kona this year.

We've scoured Ali'i Drive to bring you the latest and greatest tri trappings from the Hawaii Ironman World Championship.

Parcours' latest disc wheel is optimized for wide, 28mm tires, and comes in well under $1,600 for the pair. But how does it perform?

We take a close look at the new budget wheel-off, direct-drive bike trainer from Zwift.

Beefiness is the name of the game when it comes to the latest wide rim offering from Hunt.

The Swiss star has admitted she unknowingly wore a prohibited wetsuit in the Collins Cup and Ironman Switzerland – but no retrospective action will be taken.

Quick answer: Yes. (If you can.)

We review the newest carbon triathlon wheels and compare them with an exhaustive five-point rating system along with specs, takeaways, and our hand-on testing notes.

In the past, Apple watches were a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes, but with an improved battery life and legit workout functions, the Apple Watch Ultra is actually in the (long) race.

Why do most triathletes use aerobars and put themselves in such a crazy position? We break down the basics of “riding in aero” and why you might (or might not) want to give it a try.

The Under Armour HOVR Machina 3 is made for the high mileage runner looking to finish strong

A rubber duck, prayer beads, and...condoms? We have questions.

We take a close look at a pair of triathlon racing shoes that’s best described as “Cybertruck-meets-super-shoe.”

We review five of the most exciting new triathlon race-day shoes for fall 2022.

Zwift releases their first piece of indoor training hardware with the new Hub smart trainer. We take an early look at their budget direct-drive offering.

Announcers picked up on a strange new piece of headwear from Specialized, but what is the mysterious head sock, and what does it do?

Sun, sweat, and the occasional dip in the pool - it's no wonder your phone goes on strike from time to time. Here's how to fix a phone when it's overheating, submerged in water, or the battery starts to drain faster than usual.

Check out a few of our editors’ favorite things, and enter for a chance to win one of them!

TSS, CTL, ATL, and TSB - your TrainingPeaks app is riddled with lots of important-sounding metrics. But not all of them are actually useful (looking at you, TSS).

We take a close look at the super “green” (and super springy) new Tree Flyer lightweight earth-friendly trainers from Allbirds.

We take a look at seven of the most interesting lightweight running shoes for fast training days or even long events.

We break down the when, where, and why you should be using a particular wheel—because it’s not as simple as you’d think.

It’s a not-so-well-hidden secret that bike mechanics head for the break room when triathletes come into the shop. But why? And what can you do about it?

Andy Potts, Ruth Astle, and more share how they set up their various swim, bike, and run gadgets during training—and why.

As we get farther into triathlon season, the open water is calling. We look at the best tested gear to do it safely.

Garmin’s ultra endurance line of smartwatches gets a touch screen, onboard mapping, and a (very) bright LED flashlight—but is it all worth $1,100?

An impressive upgrade to a tri-favorite puts the much-loved 858s on a big diet, optimizes for 28mm tires, and potentially changes the way triathletes should think about their wheels.

A new player in the tri suit game has pulled out all of the stops with a crazy lightweight, full-on bells-and-whistles hybrid one-piece kit that’s unlike anything we’ve seen.

While QR doesn’t exactly change the rulebook with their new affordably priced, X-PR, they do bring a high-end design and cool customization to the masses.

Trickle-down tech means big savings with fast features on Quintana Roo’s latest “entry-level” tri bike, the X-PR. We take a close look.

Orthotics aren't cheap, but triathletes who need insoles can now get semi-custom running footbeds for a fraction of the price. We pit the Upstep running model and the Superfeet ME3D semi-custom insoles in a head-to-head battle—winner take all.

For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed.

We hands-on review seven of the best sleeveless wetsuits for warm-water swimming.

An organized triathlete is a happy triathlete! Our testers put the best triathlon transition bags through the wringer to help you find the best one that fits your needs.

A staple of quick triathlon transitions, the elastic shoelace has a number of benefits over a regular lace. But don’t make these common mistakes.

Though it isn’t even technically a tri suit, hi-vis accents, an emergency buoy loop, and a built-in medical ID chip makes the Openwater RS1 SW one of the safest wetsuits we’ve ever tested.

Win one of our editors' favorites.

A lesser-known brand, Synergy rolls out the premium rubber for its $800 Hybrid EFX3. We give it a test.

We take a detailed look at all of the features on the first Roka wetsuit available for under $300.

For Shimano lovers, electronic shifting used to mean a pretty substantial investment. Today Shimano announces a budget, semi-wireless 12-speed Di2 system. But will it work for triathletes?

Ever wanted to have eyes on the back of your head while riding? TriEye cycling sunglasses offer just that—and we're surprised with how well it works.

A new collaboration between Huub and superswimmer Andy Potts results in one of the most unusual wetsuits we’ve tried.

Triathletes carry a lot of stuff to a lot of places. Train and race in style with our top picks for the best cars, trucks, and SUVs for triathletes.

With so many brands, models, bells, whistles, and features on today’s techy wetsuits, where does the rubber meet the proverbial road? We help you throw out the buzzwords and focus on what really matters when you shop.

Ranging from $275 to $1,000, we hands-on review and rate nine of the best men's and women's triathlon wetsuits from 2022.

Our friends at Women's Running have tested the best sports bras on the market to find the latest and greatest options for runners at every cup size.

Will triathletes love the new Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 as much as road runners do?

You've probably seen it at the gym or on your coworkers' wrists. It's not just a fancy bracelet, it's a Whoop. But what is Whoop? And do triathletes need it?

This tiny device captures next-level movement data as you swim.

It’s the smartest swim gadget we’ve ever seen—and we’ve put it through its paces to see just how much it can improve your swimming.

Ranging from $3,500 to $12,000, we hands-on review and rate five of the best triathlon bikes from 2022 and beyond.

Garmin’s top-of-the-line tri-focused smartwatch gets a few additions and a price drop. We dig into what’s new on the Forerunner 955.

Why is the top tube missing? Why is the seatstay shaped that way? What is happening with the fork? Does it weigh a ton?

We break down the different types of tires, what you should look for in a training or race-day tire, and give a quick list of some choice picks.

Garmin’s decidedly not-tri-friendly budget offering finally gets the upgrades that multisporters have been waiting for.

Garmin’s update to the deluxe multisport 9xx line is mostly predictable, but doesn’t make the Forerunner 955 any less interesting.

Win one of our editors' favorites.

Whether you're fueling up for a long run, or (gasp) a long ride, we break down the best hydration vests for 2022.

A premium wetsuit for triathletes looking to up their performance in the water

A treadmill at home can change your running game, but picking one that works for you requires a lot of consideration.

The popular cycling rear-detection radar system from Garmin gets a big upgrade with video.

Hypothermia is more common (and more complicated) than you might think. We break down the complex science behind what happens as you approach the temperature danger zone and how you can help yourself.

Cervélo dominates once again, but this Ironman World Championship bike count was unique, including more than 80 road bikes with drop bars and a field like we’ve never seen before at a world champs.

There’s plenty of exciting new gear being debuted at Ironman World Championships in St. George this week. Check out what they’re showing at the expo (and even some stuff they’re keeping hidden).