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Gear
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.
Reviewed: Five Front Lights for Cycling in the Dark
We take a close look at five capable, versatile front lights for everything from winter commutes to occasional singletrack jaunts.
No-Holds-Barred: A Look at Ceepo’s New Superbike
No, this isn't some pie-in-the-sky concept bike, this is Ceepo's new rule-shattering production Shadow-R.
In Heavy Rotation Volume 6: 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.
Beer-Flavored Gu! And Other Big Reveals from The Running Event Expo
We traveled to Austin, Texas, to get sneak peeks at some of the hottest run- and tri-related gear.
Larabar: Gingerbread, Pumpkin Pie, And Snickerdoodle
Stocking-sized gift ideas for the swim, bike, run enthusiast in your life.
Clif Bar: Iced Gingerbread, Peppermint Bark, Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Stocking-sized gift ideas for the swim, bike, run enthusiast in your life.
Gu Energy Labs: Chai Latte
Stocking-sized gift ideas for the swim, bike, run enthusiast in your life.
TYR Get Down 32L Backpack
For these gift ideas, just add water.
Swim Speed Secrets, 2nd Ed. by Sheila Taormina
For these gift ideas, just add water.
H20 Audio Surge Custom Earphones + STREAM Waterproof MP3 Player with Bluetooth
For these gift ideas, just add water.
Q Swimwear Weekend Cheat Skinny Strap Bikini
For these gift ideas, just add water.
Ecovacs Deebot D900
Smart tech and fun finds designed to help you get the most out of your food, sleep, and time.
The Swim It
For these gift ideas, just add water.
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Smart tech and fun finds designed to help you get the most out of your food, sleep, and time.
Huub Brownlee Agilis Triathlon Wetsuit
For these gift ideas, just add water.
HammerHead Swim Cap
For these gift ideas, just add water.
Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds
Smart tech and fun finds designed to help you get the most out of your food, sleep, and time.
Arena One Goggle
For these gift ideas, just add water.
Nunn Immunity
Smart tech and fun finds designed to help you get the most out of your food, sleep, and time.
Stanley Go Bottle with Ceramivac
Smart tech and fun finds designed to help you get the most out of your food, sleep, and time.
Giro Aether
Whether you’re riding indoors or out, these are some of the coolest cycling gifts this holiday season.
North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail by Scott Jurek
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
Wahoo Headwind
Whether you’re riding indoors or out, these are some of the coolest cycling gifts this holiday season.
Spot Gen3 Tracker
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
Zwift Membership
Whether you’re riding indoors or out, these are some of the coolest cycling gifts this holiday season.
Skinners Sock
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
UA Horizon BPF
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
Kuat Mini Skinny Roof Rack
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
Mission Workshop PNG Jersey and Bibshorts
Whether you’re riding indoors or out, these are some of the coolest cycling gifts this holiday season.
Skratch Labs: Gingerbread Cookie Mix
Stocking-sized gift ideas for the swim, bike, run enthusiast in your life.
Level Up Your Tri Game with Smart Tech
How SOLOS helped pro Sam Appleton take his workouts from good to great.
Taser Bolt
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
Cotopaxi Veloz 6L Hydration Pack
When the call of the wild beckons, think safety, comfort, organization, and inspiration.
The Latest Bike And Run Tech to Keep You Warm this Winter
Although a base layer isn’t quite as sexy as a bike, when it comes time for winter riding and running no equipment choice is more important than what you wear.
Our Favorite Fall 2018 Running Shoes for Triathletes
The latest kicks for training and racing on your favorite surface
How To Choose The Right Wetsuit For You
Don’t be shy about trying on multiple suits, taking advantage of demo swims, and studying the size charts and customer reviews.
Face-Off: 2 Smart Trainers That Cost Less Than $1,000
As smart trainers become the best way to ride inside, we look at two new entries into the sub-$1,000 direct-drive market. Get smart, and go home.
Continental Releases Long-Awaited GP5000 Tire
We get an early look at a very notable upgrade in one of triathlon’s most ubiquitous clincher tires.
4 Top Smart Trainers for Your Next Sweat Session
The days are getting shorter. Weather is deteriorating. And cyclists have more choices than ever when it comes to indoor smart trainers.
In Heavy Rotation Volume 5: Our Editors’ Favorite Gear
We dig deep into our closets for the editors' greatest gear hits.
Is Chip-Embedded Triathlon Gear the Future?
NFC is the latest way for people and products to track what you do—even how fast you get there.
The Lowdown on Oversized Pulleys
Go big or go home.
Kona 2018 Running Shoe Count: Hoka Reigns Again
A look at the running shoes the world’s best triathletes are wearing.
How To Choose The Right Sunglasses
Sunglasses do more than show some personal style—they protect eyes from the onslaught of hazards triathletes face.
Cervélo Reigns Again at Kona Bike Count but Gap Closes
A group of 30 industry experts came together on Friday to tally the makeup of all 2,500 bikes to check-in on the Kona Pier ahead of the Ironman World Championship.
2018 Ironman World Championship Bike Check-In
Bike check-in served as the final task before athletes headed home and got one more nervous night of sleep before race morning.
Kona Pro Bike: Tim O’Donnell’s Trek Speed Concept
Tim O’Donnell will be riding a Trek Speed Concept Project One ICON Team in size large.
Kona Pro Bike: Kyle Buckingham’s Dimond Marquise
A close-up look at the Dimond Marquise Kyle Buckingham will ride in the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Kona Pro Bike: Sarah Crowley’s Canyon Speedmax CF SLX
Aussie Sarah Crowley rides a tricked-out Canyon Speedmax SLX with a few custom touches.
Kona Pro Bike: Daniela Ryf’s 2019 Felt IA FRD Disc
We got a great look at Daniela Ryf’s brand new 2019 Felt IA FRD Disc
Natascha Badmann’s CAT Cheetah
We spotted Natasha Badmann's unique-looking custom CAT Cheetah at the Kona Community Aquatic Center.
Felt Launches IA FRD in Kona
The classic tri bike unveils new design at Kona launch party.
Ben Hoffman’s Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc
Ben Hoffman had to pull out from the big race last week, but he's still on the island and shared his prototype Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc with us.
Meet the New Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc
What to know about the $14,000 “Kona-Optimized” bike.
Kona Pro Bike: Matt Russell’s Diamondback Serios F
A close-up look at the Diamondback Serios F American Matt Russell will ride at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Kona Pro Bike: Linsey Corbin’s Trek Speed Concept
Get a close-up look at the Trek Speed Concept American Linsey Corbin will ride at this Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
2018 Super League Triathlon Jersey
Now in its sophomore season, the Super League Triathlon Series is bringing exciting (and spectator friendly) racing to the pro ranks.
This New Sunglasses Trend is Perfect for Triathletes
Half-framed sunglasses hit the sweet spot for triathletes with protection on the bottom and unobstructed vision in the aero position on top.
4 Products That Promise to Save You Wattage
With the championship season in full swing, consider these four products that’ll shave every last possible second.
Interbike Day 3: See the Innovation Award Winners
Each of these three winners stood out as innovative, outside of the box ideas that could help push cycling gear forward.
Reno Or Bust! Tri Gear Finds from Interbike Day 2
The Biggest Little Bike Show in the World delivers more fresh gear and plenty of sneak peeks for 2019.
In Heavy Rotation Volume 4: Our Editors’ Favorite Gear
Our editors break out their favorite, battle-tested stuff and talk about why this is their go-to gear for training, racing, and living the tri-life.
Reno Or Bust! Tri Gear Finds from Interbike Day 1
The annual Interbike trade show heads north to another, smaller gambling mecca, but doesn’t disappoint with some fresh tri finds.
5 Helmet Mistakes Triathletes Make
These errors are keeping you from full noggin protection.
Face Off: 2 Totally Tubeless Wheels
Tubeless tires are finding their way from the dirt to the street.
The Best Cycling Apps You’ve Never Heard Of
These apps will help you become a more tech-savvy, adventurous, and social rider.
Keep a Low Profile With This Tri Gear
Trying not to scream TRIATHLETE? This chill gear will help you stay undercover, despite your tan lines.
6 Tools to Help You Capture Swim, Bike, And Run
Capture every triathlon adventure like a boss.
Cleaning Your Chain Is More Important Than You Think
How to save watts and the environment one chain at a time.
Face Off: Two Cameras Worthy of Tri-tography Greatness
We found two mirrorless cameras worthy of tri-tography greatness—for under $1K. Let’s see how they stack up.
In Heavy Rotation: Volume 3
Our editors break out their favorite, battle-tested stuff and talk about why this is their go-to gear for training, racing, and living the tri-life.
Could Foam-Soled Running Shoes Be Perfect for Triathletes?
Shoe manufacturers are obsessed with foam soles, should we be too?
3 Reasons To Have A Backup Bike
Elevate your race-day riding skills by adding a mountain or cyclocross bike to your stable.
Power Meters are More Affordable Than Ever—Here’s Why You Need One
The feedback from a power meter can help you spend your efforts wisely and use each minute training effectively.
How to Give Your Water Bottle a Deep Clean
Before you pitch your water bottle in the trash, read on for expert tips to save it—plus simple ways to keep your bottle squeaky clean (and stink-free!).
Are Non-Double Diamond Shaped Bikes Actually Faster?
Why an increasing number of bike makers are literally breaking the mold.
Face Off: Two Super-Sleek Aero Road Bikes
We pitted two super-sleek aero road bikes against each other to find the best-valued option for racing, training, and (gasp!) even roadie rides and races.
Top 10 Outdoor Retailer Hidden Gems Triathletes Will Love
We combed through thousands of products at this year’s Outdoor Retailer trade show for sneak peeks at what you’ll want in the coming year.
Triathletes Will Love Amazon’s Deal of the Day
We've highlighted the innovative Coros Linx Smart Helmet a few times and are excited to see it featured as Amazon's Deal of the Day.
In Heavy Rotation Volume 2: Our Editors’ Favorite Gear
Each month, our editors will break out their favorite, battle-tested stuff and talk about why this is their go-to gear for training, racing, and living the tri-life.
Ready to Dive into a Swim/Run Race? Here’s Your Gear
Essentials for diving into the wet’n’wild world of swim/run.
Action-Cam Tips for Triathletes: The Bike
Draft-legal specialist (and secret kayaker) John O’Neill sits down with Triathlete magazine at the GoPro Mountain Games.
Eurobike Update: 11 Products You’ll Be Excited for in 2019
This year’s international cycling trade show boasted some truly unusual finds.
This Skin-Cooling Tech Comes From a…Volcano?
How an accidental discovery built a better cycling kit.
8 Pieces of Tri Gear We’re Loving Right Now
Starter stuff and upgrades so good, they’ll stick with you no matter how long (or far) you tri.