New Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% Running Shoes Announced
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Triathlete magazine is the premier resource for everything triathlon gear: find how-to advice, gear reviews, and unboxings from our experts. We put a lot of thought into everything that appears on this page! Read about how we test our gear here.
Triathlete magazine is the premier resource for everything triathlon gear: find how-to advice, gear reviews, and unboxings from our experts. We put a lot of thought into everything that appears on this page! Read about how we test our gear here.
Review: A Reliable Heart Monitor for Swimming Has Arrived
Contributor Sara McLarty put Polar's new OH1+ heart rate monitor to the test.
NormaTec PULSE 2.0
NormaTec improves upon their professional-level recovery system at a lower price.
Video Review: Selle Italia Iron EVO Saddle
Gear editor and former pro triathlete Chris Foster walks viewers through the brand new Selle Italia Iron EVO saddle.
Rapha’s Core Cargo Bib Shorts: Store More
Bib shorts aren’t usually much to get excited about, but Rapha’s new (cheaper) cargo shorts will change the way you stuff stuff.
Cervélo P3x
The Draw: Lighter, cheaper, quicker, better
Blueseventy Men’s TX2000 Short Sleeve Tri Suit
The Draw: A go-to staple
Polar Vantage V
The Draw: All-in-one smartwatch with cutting-edge hardware
Castelli Short Distance Race Suit
The Draw: For the short stuff
Fitbit Versa
The Draw: Simple, full-color touchscreen for S200
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
The Draw: Solid lifestyle performer with a few surprises
Coros Apex 46mm
The Draw: Surprising power in a little package
Zoot Men’s LTD Tri Tank & 9” Short in Team 19
The Draw: A fun take on the basics
TYR Competitor Short Sleeve Top & Competitor Tri Shorts
The Draw: Affordable comfort
Wattie Ink Champion 2.0 Triathlon Speed (Jersey & Shorts) – AXIOM 2 Edition
The Draw: Premium with some personality
Coeur Zele Sleeved One-Piece Suit
The Draw: Short-course speed
Tri Sirena Tropic Like It’s Hot Top & Shorts
The Draw: Ultimate stylish sun protection
Betty Designs Show Your Stripes Top & Shorts
The Draw: Luxuriously silky feel
Specialized S-Works Trivent, Men
The Draw: Technically advanced time-saver
DeSoto Riviera FliSuit
The Draw: Eye-catcher with multiple features
Asics Gel-Nimbus 21
The Draw: Any trail, any weather
Swiss Side Hadron Classic 485
The Draw: Price-point killer
Industry Nine i9.65
The Draw: Blinged-out boundary pushers
Princeton Carbon Wake 6560
The Draw: New kids on the bike
Hed Vanquish 6
The Draw: Responsive fun
Enve SES 5.6
The Draw: Wheels like rails
DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 48
The Draw: Stealth technology
Zipp 454 NSW
The Draw: Need for speed
Profile Design 1/Fifty
The Draw: Gateway aero
Alto CC40 Clincher Rim Brake
The Draw: Unique hub design
Speed and Comfort Fifty-Five
The Draw: Versatile and race proven
Fi’zi:k Transiro Mistica
The Draw: Slip-free perch
Dash Strike Gen 2
The Draw: Lightweight support
Ergon SR Pro Women
The Draw: Unisex wonder
Specialized Power Pro Elaston
The Draw: Category-leading saddle line
Hammerhead Karoo
The Draw: All the bells, all the whistles
Sigma Rox 12.0
The Draw: Nice balance between computing power and ease-of-use
Lezyne Mega XL
The Draw: Bulletproof but modern
Garmin Vector 3S
The Draw: Simple setup
Shimano SH-TR5, Women
The Draw: Covers all the bases
Louis Garneau Tri X-Lite II, Women
The Draw: Stiff and durable
Bontrager Woomera, Women
The Draw: Stiffness, structure, functionality
Sidi T-4 Air, Women
The Draw: Everything you need, nothing you don't
Speedfil F1 Hydration System
The Draw: Large capacity hydration system with a hands-free, aerodynamic design
XLAB Mini Wing 105
The Draw: Versatile and reliable hydration in an affordable package
TorHans Aero20
The Draw: No-holds-barred aerodynamics with a hassle-free design
Profile Design Aeria Hydration System
The Draw: Superbike add-on for regular-bike price
Dimond X-Cut
The Draw: Advanced bike for advanced riders
BMC Timemachine 02
The Draw: Just right
Ventum One
The Draw: Tri born and bred
A2 Bikes Speed Phreak Extended Review
Another budget player enters the direct-to-consumer realm with a speedy offering.
A2 Bikes Speed Phreak
The Draw: Super aggressive setup with a beginner price
Argon 18 E-117 Tri
The Draw: Stiff attack bike
Giant Trinity Advanced
The Draw: Tight handler, smooth ride
Fuji Norcom Straight 1.1
The Draw: All you'll ever need for well under $10K
Kestrel Talon X 105
The draw: Mid-range ride at a low-end price
Specialized Shiv Elite
The Draw: Absolute wind-beater
Canyon Speedmax WMN CF 8.0
The Draw: Lively ride for good bike handlers
Trek Speed Concept Women’s
The Draw: All-Distance Dazzler
SRAM Force eTap AXS: An Affordable Wireless Shifting Option Is Here
Coming in at $1,000 less than the high-end Red group, SRAM Force eTap AXS is a promising option for riders seeking wireless shifting on a budget.
Face-Off: The Next Generation of Stationary Bikes Is Here
Here’s how two top choices stack up.
Aero Road Bike: Cannondale SystemSix Carbon
Not everyone wants to go all in on a tri-specific bike. This aero road bike can pull double duty for tri with a few modifications.
Mountain Bike: Santa Cruz Blur
The Draw: Forgiving CS/trail bike with impeccable heritage
The Running Shoe Innovations You Should Pay Attention to in 2019
Every year we see radical new designs that continue to redefine what a running shoe is and how they look and perform.
Huub Transition II Bag
The Draw: Function and style
Expanded Review: Blueseventy’s Reaction Wetsuit Makes Sighting a Breeze
This wetsuit’s buoyancy profile is darn near perfect.
Huub Axiom 3:5
The Draw: Serious float
Colting SR02+ Swimrun
The Draw: Warm and floaty
Zoot Wave 1
The Draw: Beginner Boon
Aquaman Bionik
The Draw: Transition king
Synergy Endorphin
The Draw: Killer value
Salty Triathlete: The Search for a Small Enough Bike
Many female triathletes are left riding bikes that are way too big for them. Contributor Kelly O'Mara shares her experience.
Video Review: The New Cervélo P3x
Our gear editor Chris Foster walks through Cervélo's newest tri bike and how it differs from the new P5 and the old P5x.
Developers Say This New Helmet Technology Is 48 Times Better at Preventing Concussions
A team of doctors develops a new material called WaveCel, which looks like Koroyd but functions in a different way, according to Bontrager.
Video Review: The New Cervélo P5
Our gear editor Chris Foster gives his on-the-road impressions.
Keep Your Tri Apparel Fresh With These Odor-Eliminating Options
Take the stench out of your tri life with these defunkifying products.
5 Tech Gadgets to Help You Reach Your Nutrition Goals
The world of tech is now helping us live our best nutritional lives. Presenting our guide to gadgets designed to make you healthier.
Tested: 2 Sleep Trackers to Help You Recover Better
When life got hectic and recovery time elusive, we tried turning to tech to ensure maximum zzz's.
The Best Food and Drink Storage Options for the Bike
Think beyond the bento and eat and drink in perfectly-functioning, aero style.
In Heavy Rotation Volume 7: Our Editors’ Favorite Gear
We're breaking out our favorite, battle-tested stuff and talking about why this is our go-to gear for training, racing, and living the tri-life.
4 Unique Swim Tools You Haven’t Tried
We take a look at four of our favorites.
Here’s Why Most Bike Companies No Longer Make Female-Specific Triathlon Bikes
Lennard Zinn gets an insider look at brands’ complicated relationship with sex-specific biomechanics.
Gender Specific vs. Customization: The Running Shoe Industry’s Latest Debate
Shoes built on sex-specific lasts may be the most efficient way to keep consumer cost down and fit comfortable—but the call of customization can't be ignored.
Is the Wahoo Kickr Climb Worth the $600 Price Tag?
Wahoo finds another way to make indoor trainer workouts more realistic with the Kickr Climb, but this upgrade comes at a steep price.
3 Pieces of Sleek Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed
Beautifully designed tri-tech for $200 or less.
Find the Right Winter Cycling Gloves for You
Velonews.com's Chris Case takes a close look at five pairs of winter cycling gloves for a range of temperatures.
Reviewed: Mighty Morfin’ Aerobars
This award-winning, innovative take on traditional aerobars is a new way to trim drag and actually increase safety.