Gear

We take a close look at our tester's favorite bib short/jersey combo for the 2021 summer season. If it's hot where you ride, read on.

We review some of the hottest cycling kits for the hottest summer weather with our seven-point rating system.

We ran in ten super shoes, back-to-back, and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the best model that fits your stride and preferences.

We tapped pro triathlete Dede Griesbauer to test out a bike bag with the word “pro” already baked in. She put it through the grueling paces during her recent trip to Ironman Lake Placid.

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Members can enter to win a Katadyn BeFree filtering collapsible water bottle.

The Whoop Strap 3 promises to help guide rest and recovery, setting it apart from other wearable devices.

Rims are getting wider and wider, but why? What can they do for triathletes? What's next?

Not sure which rim depth to use when? We've unlocked the mystery in our easy-to-read guide.

We’ve put together a list of summer tri essentials to make sure you’re safe, comfy, and fast as temperatures rise.

This edition of “Critique My Fit” has our expert fitter look at an Outside+ member’s issues on his tri bike and offers a few surprising solutions.

Cannondale's slippery-fast, unreleased new bike focuses on shaving grams.

Triathlete’s guide to the top five cycling shoes for triathletes this year. We rate our top picks on criteria like speed in transition, breathability, fit, and more.

The outdoors calling louder than ever. Here are some fantastic options for the multisport athlete looking to do new things on two wheels.

If you picture a sweat test, you probably imagine someone in a sweltering hot lab, flogging themselves over a spin bike while scientists poke and prod. Not anymore.

If you haven’t heard of Hunt yet, now’s the time to learn about the budget-focused, but slippery-fast wheel brand. We look at the SUPER fat Hunt Limitless 60 wheelset.

I finished IM CDA in 11:09. On a 100-degree day, here's everything that worked—and what definitely didn't.

Experts explore where the running shoe industry is going next.

You put in the miles, what should you put on your feet to keep them happy?

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Once you make the initial investment in tools, knowing how to tune-up a bike will save you time and money in the long term.

We get an exclusive look at the 42-year-old multiple Ironman winner’s bike fit and help her address some potential back and knee issues.

Stop wasting money on bad bike shorts. Here’s how to find your perfect fit.


We tested and reviewed the new platform from Supersapiens that could change the way triathletes fuel. (Yes, it involves some serious biohacking…)

Triathlete's guide to this season's neoprene has all of the best women's wetsuits available in 2021. We rate six great choices on fit, buoyancy, and more.

A complicated thing with the baffling name just became the title sponsor of triathlon’s biggest event for the next two years. But what is it; what does Supersapiens do? 

These swim-bike-run brands are from the red-white-blue.


We all need a little neoprene in our tri-lives. Our guide rates some of the best men’s wetsuits in 2021 in categories that range from fit to buoyancy to warmth, and much more.

We dig deep into all of the new (and old) multisport-related functions in Garmin's new cellular enabled, do-it-all smartwatch, the 945 LTE.

The smartwatch with the most everything just got a little more extra, but what exactly can the “LTE” do?

Members can enter to win a pair of Asics Metaracers.

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Four years since its original introduction, Wahoo’s Elemnt Bolt gets updated with many of the key features riders sought after in the more expensive Elemnt Roam. We test and review (and stumble with) the new device.

The definitive guide to shopping for the best pair of triathlon shorts for YOU and a few top picks.

Long gone are the days of a simple online training plan. Today’s multisport training programs use real-time virtual feedback, online guides, and even artificial intelligence.

Recovery technology is going to the next level with wearable, hands-free focal vibration therapy to target certain muscles while you multitask. 

Lightweight, breathable, bombproof socks for the trail, road, and everything in between. Darn Tough is back with a stellar new lineup in 2021.

Our fourth edition of “Critique My Fit” digs into yet another member’s issues: Numbness in the crotch, foot pain, and worn-out saddles.

We take an in-depth look at the brand-new option from triathlon brand Zoot.

What's new, and what it is like to use the latest layout.

They’re the only thing standing between your precious peepers and impossible-to-see buoys or flotsam and jetsam. You best take care of those goggles.

This DIY portable shower can help keep you (and your gear) fresh after you workout. We also check out three non-DIY options.

Four great ways to extend the life of your tri gear, and maybe even make someone else’s life better at the same time.

Members can enter to win a Nathan's vest.

Members can win one of our editors' top picks.

We put some of the most popular compression boots to the test.

It's time to ditch plastic water bottles for good.

Recovery is serious business. Get it right with help from our guide to the best recovery gear out there.

The indoor trainer and cycling computer brand that has been a longtime favorite of triathletes is branching out with its first smartwatch, but does it stand up in a crowded market?

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A new race season (finally!) means it's time for a new race kit. Our team of testers looks at six of the newest options to help you find the best option for your next PR-worthy effort.

Donate your old shoes to an industry-wide drive that's helping reduce waste.

A new breed of color touchscreen cycling computers is making it easier than ever to navigate as you ride, find new routes, and see your data.

Noosa fans will notice a rather dramatic update from the 12 to the 13.

From super shoes to super trainers, find the right fit for your feet.

As temperatures begin to thaw, the trails are calling. We look at the dirty bits of kit that’ll make your early spring offroad runs twice as fun.

Indoor aficionados rejoice! Italian brand Magnetic Days has a trainer that is as quiet as it is extremely expensive.

Does $100 for running shorts seem ridiculous? Add another $40, and you’ve got the Lagsm shorts from German brand, Maloja. We put these wallet-breakers through a five-hour chafe challenge to see what happens.

Our 2021 guide to tri watches gives an expert's take on a wide range of smartwatches that can help you track your swimming, biking, running, and much more.

This S-bend aerobar provides wrist comfort without sacrificing aerodynamics.

Our guide to the best clip-on aerobars for 2021 has expert reviews and info on how to find the right pair of bars for your tri or road bike setup.

Aquasphere’s new initiative, A Lens for Every Condition, helps you pick a lens specific to your training or racing light conditions.

The same stuff that rolls on planets in outer space could someday be rolling on your bike.


Smith's Podium TT is designed for athletes looking for the aerodynamic benefits without losing the road-helmet feel. Our tester shares his thoughts.

Our 2021 triathlon helmet guide features expert, hands-on reviews of a wide range of time-trial, aero road, and road helmets.

Our testers put over 100 pieces of tri-related gear through the paces this year, and 17 products rose to the top in each category.

Can this shoe designed for cyclists work for triathletes? We take a closer look.

Check out our expertly reviewed 2021 guide on a wide range of cycling shoes for triathletes of any level.

Our senior editor shares everything he’s using, loving, reading, watching, and working out in right now.

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Our third edition of “Critique My Fit” digs into yet another member’s issues: trying to get faster, reducing saddle sores, and eliminating shoulder pain.

We tracked down and tested the newest fabrics, cuts, and running clothing to help you pick the perfect gear to get back outside.

Check out Jonathan Blyer's author page.

Race and All Road models available, each with integrated bar/stem, custom paint, and room for 35mm tires.

Who knew masks would become such an integral part of your workout kit? We check out four of the best.

We take a closer look at this unique pull buoy that can help bring great gains in the pool.

Find the right gear to enhance your swimming with our guide to the best training tools.

An upgrade to the loved/hated Garmin Vector pedal line adds Shimano cleat compatibility and off-road potential into the mix.

Wahoo keeps all the quintessential design elements of the Speedplay Zero in its rebrand.

Our shoe expert is here to help you connect the dots between that perfect race-day pair and the best shoes for everyday training.

This do-it-all system is not only versatile, but well-thought out and works with plenty of setups. Here, we dig into Profile’s front-mount system.

Our 2021 guide to cycling hydration has expert reviews on all of the latest gear triathletes need to fuel while out on the bike.

An EF Education-Nippo rider was spotted on an unbadged, blacked-out time trial bike at Tirreno-Adriatico.

Triathlon isn’t cheap, and the upside/downside is that there’s a lot of stuff that could help you get from the water’s edge to the finish line banner. We break down what you should get with the funds you’ve got...and when.

They might seem like a no-frills pair of goggles, but the Vanquishers have a lot to offer. We take a closer look.

We take a look at some of the best goggles for pool and open-water swimming.