We Hands-On Review the New Suunto Race 2
The Suunto Race 2 is the newest version of one of our favorite endurance-focused smartwatches. We break down what’s (actually) new, what’s better, and what’s missing.
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The Suunto Race 2 is the newest version of one of our favorite endurance-focused smartwatches. We break down what’s (actually) new, what’s better, and what’s missing.
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Members of the Infinite Multisport Triathlon Club tested and reviewed headphones for swim, bike, and run workouts so you don't have to - here's what they had to say about Apple, Bose, H2O Ultra, Suunto, and more.
The Garmin Instinct line has been known for its infamously infinite battery life, but how does an AMOLED screen add function while significantly impacting the time between charges? With the Instinct 3, it's complicated.
Update: Garmin says it has fixed the underlying issue, but there are still steps that affected users have to follow (and they're not simple in every case). Read more.
The Wahoo Ace is a monster computer and a monster departure from a brand built on simplicity - how does this $600 device (that measures wind and has a bell?) work for triathletes?
Coros’ first AMOLED touchscreen watch is the best freshman effort we’ve seen, but does the Pace Pro stand out in the crowded smartwatch category?
Editor-in-chief Chris Foster hands-on reviews five of the top smartwatches from the last 12 months and breaks them down by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.
After years of affixing various letters and words to their Fenix 7 line, the Garmin Fenix 8 has some major technology updates that fire a shot across the bow of brands like Apple.
A year after Suunto released the near-perfect AMOLED-screened Race smartwatch, they’ve reduced its size and price with the Race S—but also substantially chopped the battery life. Is it a better watch?
Two seatpost-based bike lights and radars go head-to-head on hardware, accuracy, battery life, and more.
Triathletes are notorious for sleeping poorly, but is the $2,500 Eight Sleep Pod 3 cooling mattress worth the price? We tested the system to find out.
Will continuous lactate monitoring revolutionize the way we train, or is it just another costly sports-science fad?
Garmin’s latest chest heart rate monitor is backless and designed specifically to be worn with a sports bra.
The latest budget AMOLED Garmin Forerunner is a surprisingly great value, and if it just did this one thing, it might be every triathlete's cheat code.
Using the existing flashlight and camera on a smartphone to obtain heart-rate variability readings is nothing new, but is it accurate enough for triathletes?
These ready-to-gift products from Hydro Flask make holiday presents as simple as putting a bow on it
Those tingly, buzzy pads from your PT's office are now available over-the-counter, thanks to at-home TENS and EMS devices. But if you want to get the most relief, you've got to use them the right way.
Polar joins the herd of other tech brands boasting an endurance-focused smartwatch with an AMOLED screen. But how does it measure up to the competition?
Suunto’s latest AMOLED touchscreen watch is a navigation powerhouse with almost all of the physio data multisport athletes need. We break down why it’s one of the best endurance smartwatches on the market.
The indoor training company’s latest smart trainer promises easier indoor training and new virtual shifting for all.
We look at one major (WatchOS 10) and one minor (Apple Watch Ultra 2) update to the Apple wrist-top lineup and see where both land against the endurance sports smartwatch competition.
A longtime editor favorite, the latest update to Coros’ Pace line brings a host of new features, functions, and upgrades for only a few bucks more.
On paper, the Cheetah Pro is Amazfit’s most complete offering, but does the AMOLED-screened, multi-band GPS watch deliver on its promises?
When it comes to using tech, every triathlete is different. Learn about the five most common approaches to data collection in training, plus the benefits and pitfalls of each.
The latest research suggests that muscle oxygen can detect exercise thresholds, with no blood required
An apples-to-apples review of the latest Garmin Fenix model, the $800 7 Pro and the $840 Suunto Vertical.
The Finnish brand throws its hat into the “adventure watch” ring with the Suunto Vertical—a smartwatch that boasts a huge 60 days of battery life and dual-band GPS.
We review six of the hottest triathlon smartwatches from the last year by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.
A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.
Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?
As blood glucose monitors become more commonplace, the next step is a sensor that measures and advises your hydration levels. We dig into the pros and cons of the more advanced options, the Nix Hydration Biosensor.
A connected, real-time hydration sensor sounds like a game changer for triathletes, but how well does the new tech work?
Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.
Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.
Whether you're a newbie to the massage-gun game or a percussive power user, we've got the killer tips to help you get the most out of your recovery tool.
Normatec focuses on portability with the release of their most recent wearable recovery technology.
Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?
Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.
Wahoo introduces an upgraded Roam with color monitor and impressive GPS capabilities. We look at the new features and whether the Roam is useful for triathletes.
We take a close look at the new budget wheel-off, direct-drive bike trainer from Zwift.
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.
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.
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).
Andy Potts, Ruth Astle, and more share how they set up their various swim, bike, and run gadgets during training—and why.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Not looking to spend as much on your smartwatch as you would on a laptop? The good news is that the Suunto 5 Peak and the Garmin Instinct 2 have everything a triathlete might need for under $400. But which watch wins?
We review eight of the hottest triathlon smartwatches by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.
Smartwatches are a near-essential tool in the multisport toolbox, but today’s offerings can more closely resemble a home computer than a digital watch. We break down what you need (and what you don’t).
The new Garmin Instinct 2 line could also be pound-for-pound one of the best multisport watches released so far this year. Read why.
The Garmin Fenix 7 series finally tidies up the small details that made this line less-than-perfect. Novel features like a flashlight (yup) are just the icing on the cake.
Garmin’s latest Fenix 7X is an Inspector Gadget-level smartwatch—touch screen, solar power—it even has a flashlight. A real flashlight. But does it hit the mark for triathletes? We dive deep.
Percussive devices—no, not the ones you play with drumsticks—are getting smaller, quieter, and cheaper. We look at four popular offerings.
We take a super close look at all of the multisport-related functions and updates in this new, near-perfect super-premium smartwatch.
Looking for a great gift for a traveling triathlete who needs those zzzs? Our reviewer checks out new high-tech ear buds that take silence to 11.
Polar finally gets it right with the Grit X Pro, an all-in-one, self-reliant smartwatch that actually looks good and performs well. Read our review.
A small upgrade to some long-needed functions, a little bump in price—is the new Grit X Pro worth it? We dig into this $500 smartwatch.
Ditch the earbuds. These integrated “micro-speakers” in the temples of sport sunglasses direct a stream of sound right to the ears.
The Hyperice X is a novel portable-contrast therapy device, but is it worth the $450 price tag for just your knee? We break it down.
We take a look at a new device with the most-accurate and least-invasive way to get real-time core body temperature readings.
The latest version of Coros’ do-everything model adds color onboard maps, music, and a ridiculous amount of battery life.
You do the miles, they do the math. We take a look at the best run tracking apps for your smartphone.
The Whoop Strap 3 promises to help guide rest and recovery, setting it apart from other wearable devices.
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.
We tested and reviewed the new platform from Supersapiens that could change the way triathletes fuel. (Yes, it involves some serious biohacking…)
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?
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?
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.
What's new, and what it is like to use the latest layout.
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?
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.
Gatorade ships new product to members, then leads 'Zwift and Zoom' private ride to discuss the technology.
Two heavyweights with category-killing batteries fight it out for the top of the everything-but-the-kitchen sink smartwatch heap.
Batteries for days (literally) and a host of interesting run features make this the Garmin device for going long. But is the $800 price tag worth it?
We turn to two gurus (with very different philosophies) on how to set up your device screens for training and racing.
Wrist pulse oximetry is the latest feature to be seen in wearable tech. But is it actually a helpful metric for athletes? And how accurate are wrist pulse oximeters?
One of the most data-dense smartwatches available doubles down with more training features and a few much-needed lifestyle functions. We put it to the test.
We put two new do-it-all smartwatches in a head-to-head cage match to see who reigns supreme.