Gear

A new generation of triathlon and open water swimming wetsuits have been introduced.

Not only is Chris Lieto the fastest cyclist in triathlon, he’s also one of the most detail-oriented when it comes to his bike setup.

Looking for an off-road option to hit the trails with this spring? Check out the new Bajada from Montrail.

The entire wetsuit is built with Yamamoto #40 neoprene—the most flexible wetsuit rubber.

We compare two power meter-equipped trainers that can help precisely dial in your indoor workouts.

Take a sneak peek at a new cushioned version of the Kwicky from K-Swiss.

A mid-weight shoe at 9.5 ounces, the Zoot Ultra TT 5.0 features a friction-free upper and a well-cushioned midsole.

Fins promote a proper kick, give you a better position in the water, increase ankle flexibility and break up an otherwise boring swim set.

A comprehensive look at Cervélo's line of triathlon bikes for 2012, which includes the headline-catching P5.

Triathlete.com popped over to Lance Armstrong's hotel for another look at his triathlon bike before Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Panama.

Armstrong’s technical advisor gives the intimate details of his Trek Speed Concept.

I’ve never used “comfortable” and “tri apparel” in the same sentence, but Soas race kits are actually comfortable.

Linsey Corbin visited Boulder, Colo. with her new Trek Speed Concept to receive a bike fit from the Mat Steinmetz at Retul.

It takes the Forerunner 610 on average 60 meters to recognize a change in speed from 8-minute miles to 7-minute pace.

SRAM’s first complete overhaul to their premier Red groupset greatly improves upon the three weaknesses of the original kit.

Don’t get stuck on the trainer all winter. With the right clothing you can comfortably ride outside, even in frigid temps.

The Seconds Pro interval timer app works by allowing users to program interval workouts into it and then running as a countdown-style timer.

Many athletes assume that the lower the aerobar, the faster the rider. This supposed dogma is wrong. Here’s why.

Cervélo teamed up with Magura to create a hydraulic rim brake specifically for the P5, and the brakes are compatible with any tri bike.

The integrated tri bike from Cervélo is finally here.

Put your shoes to good use and donate them to one of these programs.

Garmin recently released a nifty little device called the GTU 10 that uses GPS technology to let you follow a person or object.

Schlepping all your pool gear around is a lot easier with a functional mesh bag that can dry fast. Here are five great options.

Shorter cranks can help you get comfortable in a more extreme aero position.

Mad Fiber created a process specifically for carbon components.

Senior tech editor Aaron Hersh previews the top-10 triathlon gear items he's most looking forward to for the New Year.

SRAM will introduce an all-new Red component group in 2012. Image provided by SRAM.

The motorized, computer-controlled Guru DFU, which stands for “dynamic fit unit,” can help you dial in your ideal fit.

Inside Triathlon magazine offered four detailed bike reviews over the past year.

A detailed review of the Scott Plasma Premium.

A detailed review of the 2011 Felt DA.

A review of the Cervélo P4.

Aaron Hersh took TYR's new premier level wetsuit through the paces in the pool and the ocean.

The CoreStick is a new tool that allows triathletes to do core exercises that actually mimic movements in triathlon.

Cervelo is launching the P5, their next pro-level triathlon bike, on Jan. 18, 2012.

If you’re looking for a fast race wheelset that’s also suited to everyday riding, these wheels—all less than $2,000—fit the mold.

Its combination of comfort, hold and transition speed make the Avi Bolt III’s upper the best in triathlon.

Holiday gift ideas for the triathlon pro groupie.

Holiday gift ideas for the female triathlete.

SRAM posted a teaser video entitled “New SRAM RED” to their YouTube channel, theroaddiaries, on Nov. 30.

Thankfully cycling shorts are not a piece of gear where companies take the “shrink it and pink it” strategy.

These cool pools won’t make you faster but they might do something even better: bring back your enthusiasm for the water

Starting at its conference in December, the IRRA will join biomechanical experts Drs. Shawn Allen and Ivo Warlop (known as The Gait Guys) to educate sales associates and shop owners.

Instead of integrating GPS into the RCX5 watch body, it uses remote pods that combine to track just about every relevant piece of swimming, cycling and running data that a triathlete could want, other than cycling power.

There’s a plethora of paddles on the market, each with a different purpose. Here are a few.

Take your tunes on the road with one of these three earphone sets.

Not only are the Slice 5 ($2,149) and the Lucero ($2,650) similarly priced all-carbon tri bikes, but they also have nearly the same geometry. We performed a side-by-side analysis to find what differentiates these two similar-fitting rides.

The active and hectic life of a triathlete demands a versatile ride. Here are six great autos that’ll get you to and from training and races in comfort and style.

If you’re a parent to young kids and a triathlete, you probably have to juggle training with childcare on an ongoing basis. For many of us, the answer to that perpetual concern comes in the form of a jog stroller. But not all jog strollers are created equal.

Use this guide to hone in on the right pair of shoes for you!

Great Britain's Julie Dibens will be riding a Trek Speed Concept at the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

A look at Chris Lieto's race bike for the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

Shaved carbon, drilled holes and homemade solutions make Dirk Bockel’s bike one of a kind.

A look at Matt Reed's Fuji D6, which he'll race on in Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

Although the Plasma 3 isn’t new, the Belgian with a 7:45 Ironman PR has made this Team Commerzbank Scott Plasma 3 his own with an assortment of rare add-ons

Craig Alexander has overhauled his bike setup and his camp shared specific wind tunnel findings that work best for him.

Specialized overhaul’s their timed race bike to create a machine specifically for triathletes.

Luxembourg's Dirk Bockel shows off his new Blue Triad SL bike on Kona's Queen K six days out from race day.

A look at the BMC TM01 Ronnie Schildknecht will be riding in this weekend's Ironman World Championship. Schildknecht has had success in Kona, finishing fourth in 2008.

After days and days of walking expo halls from Vegas to Germany, tech editor Aaron Hersh has selected his top-10 products new for 2012.

Lance Armstrong is racing the XTERRA USA Championship aboard this Trek Superfly Elite 29er.

The Pure Project is Brooks' take on the trend towards lightweight, minimalist shoes.

Tri-specific shoes get lighter and more versatile for 2012.

Be a part of the 2011 Interbike trade show with this photo gallery.

One-of-a-kind construction seats an aluminum tubeless clincher tire bed within a carbon rim and brake track.

Interbike Outdoor Demo started with a monsoon-like rainstorm that brought mini flash flooding and created a giant drainage pond visible in the distance from Bootleg Canyon, ODD’s annual location.

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European bike maker Canyon has a new time trial bike, and a triathlon-specific version might be coming to the States.

When Zipp launched the 404 and 808 Firecrest wheels, the industry knew it was only a matter of time before we saw a 303 version. And it didn’t take too long, less than a year in fact.

The Swiss bike maker has jumped head first into triathlon with this highly integrated multisport machine with moderately-aggressive true triathlon geometry

Triathlete senior tech editor Aaron Hersh brings you to the floor of the Eurobike trade show with this photo gallery.

Triathlete senior tech editor Aaron Hersh brings you to the floor of the Eurobike trade show with this photo gallery

It seems like a crime, but you can’t buy these tri bikes in the United States. Drool all you want, but you have to take a trip over the Atlantic to enjoy these bikes.

Drool all you want, but you have to take a trip over the Atlantic to enjoy these bikes.

Argon-18 has been making tri bikes with an integrated front-end since the E-114 was released years before integrated front ends became the standard, and now they have a completely new flagship tri bike—the E-118.

More gear from the future from the floor of 2011 Eurobike.

Although the 2012 TwinFoil’s frame has a more traditional shape than its predecessor, its front end is anything but standard.

Triathlete senior tech editor Aaron Hersh brings you to the floor of the Eurobike trade show with this photo gallery.

Compression apparel has entered the triathlon mainstream, with pros and age-groupers alike donning specially engineered socks, sleeves and more to aid their training, racing and recovery. But does it really work?

Want to eliminate sloppy, slow or imprecise shifting permanently? All it takes is a little practice to master setting your derailleur. Follow these easy steps to ensure quick and precise shifting.

The Italian saddle and bar tape maker has applied their particular brand of cycling style to the shoe, the third and final contact point between the rider and the bike.

The Fizik R3 is designed to maximize comfort by creating a precise fit.

A new integrated front end and hidden brakes show that Cannondale is working to close the gap to bikes like Trek’s Speed Concept and Specialized’s Shiv.

We’re bound to learn more at Eurobike, but Cannondale had the new version of its Slice time trial bike available for Ivan Basso at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

We’ve compiled a collection of ecologically focused products and organizations with practical environmentally friendly tips, all united by the common thread of multisport. Go get your green on!

In this week's "Ask Aaron", Aaron explains why wide rims can make for a more aerodynamic wheel.

Items for your transition zone, as featured in the 2011 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

Unfortunately the trendiest, most technologically advanced sunglasses aren’t made to look good on everyone. By choosing a pair of shades that best fits the width of your face, you’ll be able to focus on your training and look good while doing it.

No, they're not just a tennis shoe company.

After building their Aeolus aero wheels with shallow rims covered by deep fairings to create aero wheels using rim shapes borrowed from HED Cycling, Bontrager’s aero wheels are taking a massive leap forward in 2012.