Gear

The fear of blistered and bruised feet often keeps even the most hardened pros from running out of transition without socks in their shoes. Here are some tricks of the trade if you want to try going sockless on the run.

Get a look at the bikes of Team USA from the ITU World Championship Series race in London.

Tim O’Donnell is believed by many to be the best hope for an American to reach the podium in Kona this October and the former short-course racer will take his first crack at the Big Island aboard the all-new Argon-18 E-118.

In today's "Ask Aaron", Aaron lays explains why GPS devices cannot be used in the pool, explores the reasoning for the Clydesdale or Athena category and provides an apparel option for triathlons where the swim takes place in a pool.

Although running may seem like the most straightforward of the swim-bike-run mix, the right gear upgrades can help you get more out of your next workout and enhance recovery.

The Felt DA debuted this year and we were blown away by its ride quality and performance, but it’s currently only available as a frameset for $4,999 or a complete bike for $12,499.

There’s no late-night infomercial selling a tool that cleanly folds your wetsuit (so far), so follow these steps to keep creases out of your suit when traveling to a race.

After three weeks racing through the mountains of France, Cadel Evans trailed Andy Schleck by only 57 seconds entering the time trial on the second to last day of the Tour. The Australian pulled off one of the best time trials of his life aboard this very BMC TM01 and secured his first Tour de France title in the process.

Five swim training tools featured in the 2011 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

Chrissie Wellington and eight more of the world’s fastest triathletes share their race-day bike set-up secrets.

Specialized brought in Wolf Vorm Walde, a specialist with years of experience designing bike rubber, and charged the German tire maven with elevating tire quality to match the rest of their line.

A new generation of road bike has emerged with aerodynamic tubes, a design feature that is typically reserved for triathlon bikes.

Andy Potts has given us a list of the gear he uses during races, so you can create your own Potts racing kit.

Need a new pair of goggles? Check out our goggle lineup straight from the 2011 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

As the sun shines and temperatures spike, so will the urge to snag a pair of the latest shades. From anti-fog technology to polarized and interchangeable lenses, we rounded up our picks for the best sun-shielding performance eyewear.

For the XTERRA set, Niner’s first full suspension all-carbon MTB is a race bike with a lot of travel.

The Superbowl of cycling kicked off this past Saturday and for die-hard fans of the Tour de France who cannot get enough of the action, you can follow it all right on your phone or iPad.

Find out what the United States' fastest female triathletes are riding at this weekend's Life Time Fitness Minneapolis Triathlon.

Integrated brakes have become commonplace on high-end tri bikes these days, but Ridley has taken that integration to a whole new level with the Noah FB.

The 2012 Ridley Noah FB’s brakes aren’t hidden by the frame, they’re part of the frame.

The brand new Cervelo S5 might represent the most advanced road bicycle ever produced. It also might be one of the most versatile bikes ever developed, and as such one of the best bikes for triathletes and cyclists looking for a do-it-all road and triathlon weapon.

A gallery of race-ready bikes from the pro and age group racks at Ironman Coeur d'Alene.

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Cheaper and heavier version based on Shimano’s incredible Dura-Ace Di2 component.

Getting your first road bike is one of the biggest steps that you can take to enhance your enjoyment and performance when cycling.

In today's "Ask Aaron", Aaron lays out the options for what could be causing your mystery recurring flat tires.

A heart-rate-based power calculator, a 1,250-gram wheelset with a power meter and a power-comparison website are among the upcoming offerings from Saris, the company behind the popular PowerTap and CycleOps brands.

In addition to displaying this information during the swim, Swimsense records it along with distance and speed to review after a workout and track your progress.

For those triathletes who like to still look feminine, we’ve found cycling and running apparel to keep you looking good through those hot summer workout sessions.

Is this new BMC the bike Andreas and Michael Raelert will ride in Kona?

The unorthadox looking ISM saddle needs no introduction to triathletes who have been embracing their comfort qualities for years now.

The long distance specialist has built a reputation in Europe and he is now bringing his skills to North America. He is riding a Look 596 IPack with Mondrain paint job.

The Wave Prophecy certainly poses some degree of traditional pronation stability, but instead of side-to-side “motion control,” the Prophecy is based on controlling how the foot rolls from heel strike to toe off.

What’s hot other than the weather in Texas? Some age grouper's bikes.

Aaron Hersh advises try replacing a long steady run with a short and intense track workout, and leave your watch at home.

Photo Gallery: Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Ultegra, now you can see the features up close without taking a trip to your local bike shop.

Paul Phillips of Competitive Images brings you a photo gallery of some of the finest bicycles in transition at the 2011 St. George Ironman.

Wilier Triestina’s TwinFoil TT frame got its first race outing last weekend, and Caley Fritz was on hand to take it all in.

Since his hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand, was hit by an earthquake in February, he has been racing to raise money to help rebuild the athletic facilities that were destroyed.

The Italian component maker will enter 2012 with a full line of equipment for riding against the clock.

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The most basic answer is yes, tire pressure influences rolling resistance, but higher is not always better.

The bike Cameron Brown rode to a 10th Ironman New Zealand championship in 11 years.

When you run out of gears, however, and start to pedal with a slower-than-preferred cadence, it creates much more muscular stress and fatigues muscles that you will rely on later in the race.

I usually associate Salomon with skiing/snowboarding, but I was recently surprised by two pieces of apparel from their trail running line that I really loved.

This week in "Ask Aaron" Aaron answers questions about lubing to get out of a wetsuit and wheel upgrades.

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Ironman 70.3 California draws athletes of all ability levels from across the country, and triathlon product makers use the opportunity to show off their new gear.

This week in "Ask Aaron," Aaron provides a clever new way to add a touch of fashion to your old race wheels.

Whether you are racing in the cold of spring or your season starts later in the year, now is a perfect time to get your bike race day ready.

American Andrew Starykowicz raced the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on this Orbea Ordu, outfitted with a mix of Shimano and Vision components.

In today's "Ask Aaron" column Aaron answers questions about making gear adjustments for race day.

A look at Marino Vanhoenacker's Scott Plasma 3 triathlon bike, which he rode to a second place finish at the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

There are a lot of standoffish bike shops that make entering the sport of triathlon a little intimidating—especially for women. That’s why it was refreshing to see TriBella, a women’s-only multisport store that opened in Denver’s Golden Triangle less than two weeks ago.

Chris McCromack may not be racing Kona this year, but that doesn’t mean he is purely a short-course racer. He will be displaying his Ironman strength this weekend aboard this Specialized Shiv at the Ironman 70.3 San Juan triathlon

This week in "Ask Aaron", Aaron answers triathlon gear questions about affordable aerodynamic upgrades, the proper bike fit for the most power and how to choose a GPS device.

A look at Faris Al-Sultan's Storck Aero2 triathlon bike. Al-Sultan rode the Aero2 to an eighth-place finish at the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Bockel broke off the front of the field at the 2008 Beijing Olympic triathlon, and he might try the same tactic this weekend aboard this Blue Triad SP.

This week, we cover bike fit questions and even bring in an outside expert for one. Retul bike fitter Mat Steinmetz and Aaron address shoulder pain, changing a bike’s fit characteristic and handling problems that come from riding in clip-on aerobars.

Get advice on finding the right wetsuit for your body and budget.

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This week in "Ask Aaron", Aaron addresses the issues of if you should upgrade your components and the difference between lower and higher priced wetsuits.

A sneak peek at four of the running shoes K-Swiss will be releasing over the next year.

Aaron Hersh breaks down the Trek Speed Concept 9.9 that helped American Chris Lieto ride to a field-leading 4:23:17 bike split at the 2010 Ironman World Championship.

Lesley Paterson joined Team Trek/K-Swiss literally days ago. She is spending part of the training camp getting acquainted with her new bike, the Trek Speed Concept 9.9.

Let’s be honest: there’s no shortage of flowery, girly triathlon apparel out there. Even if you typically prefer to blend in with the guys (this editor included), your acceptable opportunity to go pink overboard is Valentine’s Day. Go girl it up with one of these products.

Matt Reed went to the A2 Wind Tunnel in the heart of Nascar country in Charlotte, N.C. to refine his position with the help of A2’s Bicycle Specialist Mike Giraud.

Triathlete senior editor Aaron Hersh reviews the brand new Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Ultegra, which retails for $4,000.

Swim paddles are unique training tools that help swimmers find the optimal hand position while improving strength. This swimming gear review focuses on the Finis PT Paddle.

Triathlete gear editor Aaron Hersh spent the day roaming the Endurance LIVE Consumer Show floor to find the latest and greatest gear of 2011. Here are his top 11 picks, in no particular order, for best gear offerings of 2011.

Keeping these items nearby will help keep your mileage up and your bike repair expenses down.

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A step-by-step look at how Tyr's triathlon wetsuits are made.

Although Specialized’s next-gen tri bike, the Shiv, has stolen some of the Transition’s spotlight, the latter remains a staple in the world of triathlon for good reason.

Team Movistar will be rolling with Campagnolo's prototype electric drivetrain in 2011. VeloNews' Lennard Zinn takes a look.

A look at the custom Avia Troy Lee-Designed Ridley Dean.

A look at Easton's new EC90 Aero 58mm carbon clincher.

Get a detailed look at the running shoes featured in the 2011 Triathlete Buyer's Guide in this photo gallery.

Get the inside scoop on the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ($4700 and up) in this Triathlete Buyer’s Guide Photo Gallery Spotlight.

Get the inside scoop on the Blue Triad SP ($2,700) in this Triathlete Buyer’s Guide Photo Gallery Spotlight.

Get the inside scoop on the Cannondale Slice 4 ($2,899) in this Triathlete Buyer’s Guide Photo Gallery Spotlight.

Get the inside scoop on the Easton Attack TT handlebars ($750) in this Triathlete Buyer’s Guide Photo Gallery Spotlight.

Madfiber takes a unique approach when it comes to designing race wheels.