Gear

The safety-smart people behind Road ID recently released a free app to add even more peace of mind to your ride.

Wondering what maximalist shoes are all about? Here are some answers from Competitor.com's Brian Metzler.

Prep your bike to survive the conditions with three affordable pieces of gear.

By wearing cold-weather gear, there's no excuse not to get out on your bike this winter.

Bike companies use all the technology they can while designing bikes. Aerodynamic testing makes those bikes faster.

This road bike clip-on bar will help you cut through the wind at an affordable price.

As equipment continues to evolve, one of the last pieces of triathlon gear to see improvement is the saddle.

The relaunch of arguably the most popular tri bike of all time brings top-tier frame design into the mid-level price range.

Before you settle for the treadmill, pick up some winter gear and head outside for a run.

A Trek Speed Concept frame, built up with an array of high-end components, completes our dream build.

These six substantial gear trends, all new for 2014, will dramatically improve your life as a triathlete.

Leanda Cave asked Santa for a private jet this year, but she’ll settle for chocolate.

If you live in a cold-weather climate, a good pair of cycling gloves is a must for winter riding. Here are some options.

With the help of Competitor Magazine’s Brian Metzler, we put together a list of some of the best footwear options for triathletes.

Hydration belts are an essential item on long training runs. Here are two affordable options.

The Brezza II Nano LTD is ideal for straight-line riding at high speeds, but stability suffers in tight corners on fast descents.

A few store owners share the processes they put the customer through to achieve the proper fit.

Having trouble getting comfortable in the aero position? Pedestalling may be the answer.

Making tri gear in the U.S. helps these companies innovate and improve quality.

How these road bikes, spanning nearly every style, stack up for road cycling and as converted tri bikes with aerobars.

In this episode of “TriWorkBench” senior editor Aaron Hersh walks us through the process of attaching a stem.

Historic German carbon wheel maker Lightweight catches up to modern aerodynamic rim shapes with Fernweg.

Give your used shoes a second life by donating them to one of these worthy causes.

While there is no shortage of high-end aero wheels, finding the ones that perform well for the right price can be a challenge.

Check out these bright options designed to keep you safe in low-light.

Gain speed without compromising your run using this insight gleaned from the wind tunnel.

Three upstart brands are injecting new thinking into the world of neoprene.

Demo riding isn't the best way to choose a bike.

Conrad Stoltz added a sixth place at the XTERRA World Championship to his extensive off-road resume on this Specialized S-Works Epic.

There is no single, universal solution to finding a comfy bike position, but certain ailments are frequently caused by the same problems.

Regular maintenance will ensure you avoid race-day mechanical failures.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here’s some inspiration for updating your triathlon training and racing gear to sport some pink.

It’s time for quantitative testing to replace vague narrative as the driving force behind wetsuit design.

Four products to avoid getting rubbed the wrong way.

If you’re lucky enough to own road and triathlon bikes, when is it OK (or even better) to choose your road ride?

Frederik Van Lierde was third last year on a Cervelo P5 and is again racing the Canadian machine.

Luke McKenzie rode the Hawaii Ironman on this unique Scott Plasma. He made a few key modifications specific to the course and his history.

Get a close-up look at the Specialized Shiv Craig Alexander will ride in pursuit of his fourth Ironman World Championship title.

Triathlete went out on the Ironman Hawaii bike course to measure the wind conditions in Kona.

American Jordan Rapp will ride this Specialized Shiv at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

A look at the patriotic bike American Tim O'Donnell will ride on Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

Great Britain's Leanda Cave underwent a rigorous process to improve her fit on her new bike.

Get a close-up look at the bike South Africa's James Cunnama will ride on the Queen K on Saturday.

Sonja Tajsich finished fourth last year, but had the fastest bike/run combo in the race. She will be competing on this Stevens Super Trofeo.

Save watts by replacing the right drivetrain part at the right time.

A roundup of new cycling apparel that caught our collective eye at the Interbike tradeshow last week.

Get a sneak peek at some of the triathlon gear and trends that will hit the stores' shelves in 2014.

There are plenty of excellent bikes for less and a few better ones at higher price points, but $3,000 is a sweet spot for triathlon bikes.

Some component and bike manufacturers are embracing a shift to shorter crank arms.

The 2013 Interbike trade show kicked off this weekend outside of Las Vegas with the Outdoor Demo.

We hand out awards—ranging from the most intriguing to the biggest disappointment—for the gear featured at the 2013 Eurobike trade show.

Check out these 22 running shoes available in stores this fall!

Upgrade your soap with these shaving products made specifically for cyclists.

The first new bibs in six years from the leading short maker impress.

Garmin’s new Edge 510 cycling computer is both intuitive and overflowing with features.

For as little as $25, prescription goggles let you see who (and what) you’re passing.

Thule, which entered the luggage market in 2010 via a partnership with Carry Solutions, launched its Round Trip Pro and Elite bike cases earlier this summer.

Castelli is diving full force into triathlon with a broad offering of tri apparel boasting a bevy of features aimed for long-course racers.

Triathlete Senior Editor Aaron Hersh shares the latest triathlon gear and tech from the Eurobike showroom floor.

Senior Editor Aaron Hersh stopped by the Cervélo booth at Eurobike and got a glimpse at the new S3, R3 and R5 road bikes.

New aerobars from four different companies were on display at Eurobike.

New aerobars on display at Eurobike run the full spectrum of price range and fit.

View photos from the first day at the 2013 Eurobike trade show from Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Companies are recognizing the value in creating a saddle made specifically for triathletes.

Pro, Specialized and Fizik are all displaying new tri-specific saddles shaped to put weight on the sit bones, even from the aero position.

Wheels, frames and components all ready for road hydraulic disc brakes.

GPS, ANT+ and Strava compatibility in a Sigma-priced package? Done.

Evan Rudd gives us a peek at eight bikes inside the Ironman Canada transition area.

We wear-tested some of the best running footwear to evaluate the attributes most important for each shoe style.

Felt has introduced a new triathlon bike for 2014.

The new bike from Felt is integrated, adjustable and very triathlon-specific.

How two brothers created one of the sport’s fastest growing companies by offering fast wheels for far less.

The Garmin Vector is finally here after half a decade of development.

A quick look at the ErgoFlex paddles from Aqua Sphere.

Get the first look at 2014 triathlon gear and tech from the Eurobike showroom floor in Germany with Triathlete senior editor Aaron Hersh.

Twenty one shoes on display at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer trade show from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Upgrade your eyewear for summer with these high-performance sunglasses.

The benefits of triathlon wetsuits have largely remained unquantified—until now.

With help from one of the world’s leading sports science and physiology experts, Triathlete conducted testing on eight wetsuits.

Get a detailed look at the all-new Speed Concept from Trek.

For a flawless fit, Giro’s lace-up cycling shoe is hard to beat.

Comparing the Oakley Tour De France RadarLock XL Straight Stem with the Smith PivLock V2Max.

Staying healthy while pushing your body to new heights takes discipline.

Trek is revamping its popular Speed Concept based on real-world aerodynamic measures, such as wind conditions on actual triathlon courses.

In this episode of “TriWorkBench” senior editor Aaron Hersh walks us through the process of adjusting a rear derailleur.

Since every tire sacrifices one attribute in favor of another, finding the right one for each specific use and wheel is key.

We compared the Soleus GPS Fit 1.0 with Garmin’s Forerunner 10 to see which of these bargain buys can help you train most effectively.

Shimano’s new flagship group is great, but can it contend with electronic kits?

Ridley says a triathlon version of the Dean FAST will be released later this year.