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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.
2015 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Tech Apps
These apps do all the work—finding a pool, planning your routes—so you can play.
2015 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Swim Accessories
Check out Julia Polloreno's author page.
4 Base Layers For Winter Cycling
Being comfortable in the cold starts by choosing the right base layers.
Stryd Launches First Wearable Power Meter For Runners
The technology unlocks new opportunities in coaching and training that will help runners improve efficiency through better form.
Stryd To Be Unveiled As First Running Power Meter
Until now, there has been no way to measure running power, except through sophisticated force-plate treadmills in a lab.
When To Replace Your Chain And Cassette
A quick guide to replacing your bike's critical components.
How To Choose The Right Goggles For You
Choose your next pair of goggles based on the style that suits your needs.
Inside Gwen Jorgensen’s Gear Bag
2014 ITU world champion Gwen Jorgensen offers us a peek into her bag to reveal the stuff she just can’t travel without.
Orca Launches 2015 Line In Fuerteventura
Orca invited members of the media to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to reveal its 2015 product line.
Orca Aims To Appeal To Every Level With 2015 Line
The high-end RS1 Predator and Alpha feature never-before-seen material, while the entry-level Openwater provides an amazing value.
adidas Unveils New Ultra Boost Running Shoe
The shoe features improved midsole technology and an enhanced upper fit that promotes the foot’s natural movement.
Quick Look: SeatSkull Seat Protector
While you may still be basking in a post-workout afterglow when you climb back into your car, your driver’s seat shouldn’t.
Is The Maximalist Running Shoe Trend For You?
Maximum cushioned, or “fat” shoes, are gaining momentum in all categories of running and could be the next craze in triathlon too.
3 Cycling Items We’re Loving Right Now
Cool cycling stuff that caught our attention.
Garmin Forerunner 920XT Ideal For Data-Loving Triathlete
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.
Winter-Proof Your Bike
A guide to defending your ride through the icy months.
8 Hot Running Shoe Trends For 2015
Competitor's Brian Metzler shares some of the key trends in running shoes based on the new products that will be debuting in 2015.
Bike Kit Close-Up: Retro Done Right
Boulder, Colo.-based Panache Cyclewear makes bold but classic kits in addition to its custom lines.
Reviewed: The Bell Star Pro
What separates the Star Pro from other aero helmets is a convertible vent system on the sides and rear of the helmet.
3 Triathlon Products We’re Excited About In 2015
Some of our favorite picks from the 2014 Interbike floor back in September. Look for these products to hit shelves in 2015.
Beam Me Up: A Look At The Dimond Tri Bike
Dimond has revived an old bike design that can significantly reduce drag.
Quick Look: Giro Synthe Helmet
The Synthe flawlessly combines ventilation with performance.
Guidelines for Breaking In New Gear
Race day is never the time to test out a new piece of gear. Here are some suggestions to follow.
Reviewed: 3 Trail Running Shoes
The varied terrain of trail running offers a change in pace (literally) and takes the pressure off of hitting your in-season splits.
21 Stocking Stuffers For Triathletes
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer item to give your triathlete? Check out our list.
Glue Tubular Tires In 5 Steps
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to prepare tubulars with confidence.
Gear We Love: Zoot’s Kona-Specific Apparel Line
Zoot has created a Kona-specific apparel line.
Back In Action: 3 Recovery Tools
A trio of recovery products to have you rebounding stronger, faster.
Quintana Roo PRsix: Tested
In theory the PR6 seems to fill a void left in the high-end superbike market, but how does the “everyman’s” superbike perform?
Reviewed: The Best 3-Way Wrenches
Save for the floor pump, the 3-way (4, 5, and 6mm) Allen wrench is the most used tool in a mechanic’s arsenal.
2014 Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide: $51-100
Gifts to fit any budget: $51-100.
2014 Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide: Upgrade It
A taste of cycling-inspired luxury for the triathlete in your life.
2014 Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide: Put A Bike On It
Bike parts upcycled into creative and unique gifts.
2014 Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide: Experience It
The dream gift for any travel-loving triathlete.
2014 Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide: $26-50
Gifts to fit any budget: $26-50.
2014 Fall Running Shoe Review
Our wear test crew hit the pavement and the trails in 13 of the latest models to help guide you to your perfect match.
2014 Triathlete Gift Guide: Gifts That Keep Giving
Extend the gift giving with a monthly subscription.
3 New Helmets For Triathletes
Three new helmets merge road and tri features for the perfect combo of comfort and speed.
2014 Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide
Your go-to source for all the latest tools for triathlon training, racing, recovery—and just making the most of the multisport lifestyle.
6 Laundry Detergents Made For Athletic Apparel
Extend the life of your (expensive!) training clothes with these detergents formulated specifically for athletic apparel.
How Often Should I Replace My Running Shoes?
Coach Mario Fraioli answers a question about how frequently an athlete should switch out his running shoes.
Review: Blueseventy Core Shorts
The shorts give you the benefits of a pull buoy plus the ability to naturally kick without having to don full-body neoprene in the pool.
3 Lights For Training In The Dark
See and be seen with three sport-compatible lights, perfect for low-light training.
Quick Look: TYR’s New Ankle Float
TYR’s new ankle float has an interesting feel in the water.
Fit Factors To Consider Before Purchasing A Bike
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.
Review: POC Do Blade Sunglasses
Velonews.com's Spencer Powlison reviews POC's Do Blade sunglasses.
Tested: 7 Tri Bikes
Mid-priced tri rides tested head-to-head.
Review: Wahoo Fitness Tickr Run
Wahoo Fitness' Tickr Run is a heart rate and movement monitor that connects to smartphones.
Orange Is The New Safe: POC Sports’ Apparel Line
The Swedish company’s focus is on high performance and comfort with “proactive safety” in mind.
Specialized S-Works Evade Helmet Review
This semi-aero helmet strikes a perfect balance between speed and comfort.
3 Jogging Strollers For Triathlete Parents
Pushing your little one in a jogging stroller is also a great strength builder.
Think Pink: Tri Gear For October
A portion of the proceeds from all of this swim, bike and run gear will go to support breast cancer research.
2014 Kona Bike Check-In
Bike check-in serves as the final task before athletes head home and got one more nervous night sleep before race morning.
Kona Pro Bike: Mirinda Carfrae’s Felt IA
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.
Kona Expo Roundup
A look at some of the fun action and gear highlighted at the 2014 Ironman World Championship expo.
Kona Pro Bike: Frederik Van Lierde’s Cervélo P5
Van Lierde will go after his second-straight Ironman World Championship win on this unique Cervélo P5.
Revealed: Diamondback Serios
Diamondback revealed its first triathlon bike this week in Kona.
Kona Pro Bike: Terenzo Bozzone’s Argon 18 E-118 NEXT
A look at the Argon 18 E-118 NEXT that Terenzo Bozzone will use to contest this week's Ironman World Championship.
Kona Pro Bike: Sebastian Kienle’s Scott Plasma 5
2013 third-place Kona finisher Sebastian Kienle will look to propel himself further up the podium this year aboard this Scott Plasma 5.
Kona Pro Bike: James Cunnama’s Cervélo P5
South Africa's James Cunnama will look to improve on his 2013 fourth-place finish with the help of this Cervélo P5.
Kona Pro Bike: Victor Del Corral’s Cannondale Slice
The speedy Spanish triathlete will tackle the Ironman World Championship aboard this new Cannondale Slice.
Kona Pro Bike: Jodie Swallow’s Scott Plasma 5
The 2010 Ironman 70.3 world champ will ride this bike in Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Roll With It: 5 Soft-Tissue Therapy Tools
Keep your muscles healthy with the latest in soft-tissue therapy tools.
First Glimpse Of The New Diamondback Serios Tri Bike
Diamondback recently released a teaser video featuring an all-new triathlon/time-trial bicycle, the Serios.
A Look At Castelli’s New Tri Kit
Castelli’s new Castelli Free Sanremo Tri Suit combines the best of one- and two-piece suits.
A Tool To Help You Create A Power Strategy
Using a complicated algorithm, Best Bike Split outputs a race-day power plan.
Inside The Triathlete Mag Camp Gear Bag
Valued at more than $500, the gear bag given to participants is filled with the editors’ favorite products.
The Best Of 2014 Interbike
Triathlete editors share the most innovative and exciting new tri gear for next year.
5 Skin-Saving Products
Here are some products to keep you protected on that four-hour ride.
Interbike Gear: New Solutions To Old Problems
A look at four products taking a fresh approach to longstanding challenges in triathlon gear.
7 Tech Upgrades That Will Make Your Life Easier
Products from the 2014 Interbike Outdoor Demo that will help your bike function more smoothly.
Running Shoe Close-Up: Special Edition Saucony Kona Kinvara 5
Saucony has continued to revise the popular Kinvara lightweight trainer without messing with any of its best features.
BMC Reveals Futuristic Impec Concept Bike
The Impec Concept is intended to be a peek into what time trial/triathlon bikes could look like five to seven years from now.
Swimskins 101
Could you benefit from wearing a swimskin in your next warm-water race?
Pro Introduces New Alloy Basebar And Clip-On Aerobars
In conjunction with the Eurobike tradeshow, Pro today announced the launch of an alloy version of its Missile Evo handlebar.
Garmin Announces Cheaper, One-Sided Vector Power Meter
The Garmin Vector S will measure power generated by the left leg to estimate total power.
Review: Gazelle Wearable Technology System
The soon-to-debut Gazelle wearable technology system can help runners improve their gait and efficiency in real time on the move.
Tri Bike Close-Up: Felt IA FRD LTD
Felt decided to spurn road racers to build the IA FRD with ultra-deep tubes to save wind drag and add a small, integrated storage box.
Booyah! A Bia Sport Watch Review
The little watch for women makes a big splash.
Comparing Two Front-End Hydration Options
We tested a pair of new front-end bottle systems, each capable of mounting a single bottle between the aerobar extensions.
Two Bike-Friendly Kickstarter Campaigns
We found two Kickstarter projects that are looking to make bike commuters’ life a little bit easier and safer.
6 Reasons Why Felt Is Making Top-Notch Bikes
Velonews writer Lennard Zinn writes about the areas where bike maker Felt excels when it comes to making bikes.
Tri Bike Close-Up: Orbea Ordu M30
Over the coming weeks we’ll be featuring close-up looks at triathlon bikes, spanning a variety of price points.
7 Swim Tools For Triathletes
Pro triathlete and swim coach Anna Cleaver shares the items in her swimming gear bag, and explains how each tool can benefit triathletes.
Can Fitness Trackers Benefit Triathletes?
We couldn’t help noticing that fitness-tracking devices are everywhere now.
Inside Linsey Corbin’s Pain Cave
The Bend, Ore.-based Corbin recently transformed her basic garage into the triathlete's ultimate pain cave-slash-gear garage.
2014 Wetsuit Performance Test
Using patented technology developed for the U.S. Olympic swim team, we rigorously tested wetsuits of every type for speed and comfort.
Questions To Ask At A Bike Shop
Next time you’re looking to buy a bike, arm yourself with these questions so you’ll be sure to walk out with the right one.
Tri Bike Close-Up: Ridley Dean RS
The Dean RS features patented F-Splitfork design, Shimano Ultegra 11-speed components, Rotor crankset and a Fulcrum Racing wheelset.