2015 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: T1/Swim Beginner Essentials
This list covers the basics you’ll need to get through the swim and first transition in a triathlon.
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This list covers the basics you’ll need to get through the swim and first transition in a triathlon.
From an HR monitor without a chest strap to live tracking abilities, the watches of 2015 are multitasking marvels.
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Our team of testers put these 15 pairs through the paces and reported their insights.
The gear you’ll need for your second transition and the final leg of triathlon.
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Being comfortable in the cold starts by choosing the right base layers.
The technology unlocks new opportunities in coaching and training that will help runners improve efficiency through better form.
Until now, there has been no way to measure running power, except through sophisticated force-plate treadmills in a lab.
A quick guide to replacing your bike's critical components.
Choose your next pair of goggles based on the style that suits your needs.
2014 ITU world champion Gwen Jorgensen offers us a peek into her bag to reveal the stuff she just can’t travel without.
Orca invited members of the media to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to reveal its 2015 product line.
The high-end RS1 Predator and Alpha feature never-before-seen material, while the entry-level Openwater provides an amazing value.
The shoe features improved midsole technology and an enhanced upper fit that promotes the foot’s natural movement.
While you may still be basking in a post-workout afterglow when you climb back into your car, your driver’s seat shouldn’t.
Maximum cushioned, or “fat” shoes, are gaining momentum in all categories of running and could be the next craze in triathlon too.
Cool cycling stuff that caught our attention.
The sleek and slim 920XT can seamlessly take you from start to finish of a race with all the bells and whistles you’d want for training.
A guide to defending your ride through the icy months.
Competitor's Brian Metzler shares some of the key trends in running shoes based on the new products that will be debuting in 2015.
Boulder, Colo.-based Panache Cyclewear makes bold but classic kits in addition to its custom lines.
What separates the Star Pro from other aero helmets is a convertible vent system on the sides and rear of the helmet.
Some of our favorite picks from the 2014 Interbike floor back in September. Look for these products to hit shelves in 2015.
Dimond has revived an old bike design that can significantly reduce drag.
The Synthe flawlessly combines ventilation with performance.
Race day is never the time to test out a new piece of gear. Here are some suggestions to follow.
The varied terrain of trail running offers a change in pace (literally) and takes the pressure off of hitting your in-season splits.
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer item to give your triathlete? Check out our list.
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to prepare tubulars with confidence.
Zoot has created a Kona-specific apparel line.
A trio of recovery products to have you rebounding stronger, faster.
In theory the PR6 seems to fill a void left in the high-end superbike market, but how does the “everyman’s” superbike perform?
Save for the floor pump, the 3-way (4, 5, and 6mm) Allen wrench is the most used tool in a mechanic’s arsenal.
Gifts to fit any budget: $51-100.
A taste of cycling-inspired luxury for the triathlete in your life.
Bike parts upcycled into creative and unique gifts.
The dream gift for any travel-loving triathlete.
Gifts to fit any budget: $26-50.
Our wear test crew hit the pavement and the trails in 13 of the latest models to help guide you to your perfect match.
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Three new helmets merge road and tri features for the perfect combo of comfort and speed.
Your go-to source for all the latest tools for triathlon training, racing, recovery—and just making the most of the multisport lifestyle.
Extend the life of your (expensive!) training clothes with these detergents formulated specifically for athletic apparel.
Coach Mario Fraioli answers a question about how frequently an athlete should switch out his running shoes.
See and be seen with three sport-compatible lights, perfect for low-light training.
TYR’s new ankle float has an interesting feel in the water.
Once you’ve found your ideal position on an existing bike or through a new fit, you can mimick that position on a new frame.
Velonews.com's Spencer Powlison reviews POC's Do Blade sunglasses.
Mid-priced tri rides tested head-to-head.
Wahoo Fitness' Tickr Run is a heart rate and movement monitor that connects to smartphones.
The Swedish company’s focus is on high performance and comfort with “proactive safety” in mind.
This semi-aero helmet strikes a perfect balance between speed and comfort.
Pushing your little one in a jogging stroller is also a great strength builder.
A portion of the proceeds from all of this swim, bike and run gear will go to support breast cancer research.
Bike check-in serves as the final task before athletes head home and got one more nervous night sleep before race morning.
Carfrae's run gets all the credit, but it was her better-than-typical ride in 2013 that set her up to break the course record.
A look at some of the fun action and gear highlighted at the 2014 Ironman World Championship expo.
Van Lierde will go after his second-straight Ironman World Championship win on this unique Cervélo P5.
Diamondback revealed its first triathlon bike this week in Kona.
A look at the Argon 18 E-118 NEXT that Terenzo Bozzone will use to contest this week's Ironman World Championship.
2013 third-place Kona finisher Sebastian Kienle will look to propel himself further up the podium this year aboard this Scott Plasma 5.
South Africa's James Cunnama will look to improve on his 2013 fourth-place finish with the help of this Cervélo P5.
The speedy Spanish triathlete will tackle the Ironman World Championship aboard this new Cannondale Slice.
The 2010 Ironman 70.3 world champ will ride this bike in Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Keep your muscles healthy with the latest in soft-tissue therapy tools.
Diamondback recently released a teaser video featuring an all-new triathlon/time-trial bicycle, the Serios.
Castelli’s new Castelli Free Sanremo Tri Suit combines the best of one- and two-piece suits.
Using a complicated algorithm, Best Bike Split outputs a race-day power plan.
Valued at more than $500, the gear bag given to participants is filled with the editors’ favorite products.
Triathlete editors share the most innovative and exciting new tri gear for next year.
Here are some products to keep you protected on that four-hour ride.
A look at four products taking a fresh approach to longstanding challenges in triathlon gear.
Products from the 2014 Interbike Outdoor Demo that will help your bike function more smoothly.
Saucony has continued to revise the popular Kinvara lightweight trainer without messing with any of its best features.
The Impec Concept is intended to be a peek into what time trial/triathlon bikes could look like five to seven years from now.
Could you benefit from wearing a swimskin in your next warm-water race?
In conjunction with the Eurobike tradeshow, Pro today announced the launch of an alloy version of its Missile Evo handlebar.
The Garmin Vector S will measure power generated by the left leg to estimate total power.
The soon-to-debut Gazelle wearable technology system can help runners improve their gait and efficiency in real time on the move.