Face Off: Two Expedition-Level Smartwatches, Suunto Vertical and Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
An apples-to-apples review of the latest Garmin Fenix model, the $800 7 Pro and the $840 Suunto Vertical.
Triathlete editors test and review the latest in swim, bike, run, and race gear.
An apples-to-apples review of the latest Garmin Fenix model, the $800 7 Pro and the $840 Suunto Vertical.
Surprises abound with the latest (and very, very pricey) new superbike from Felt, the IA 2.0.
The Finnish brand throws its hat into the “adventure watch” ring with the Suunto Vertical—a smartwatch that boasts a huge 60 days of battery life and dual-band GPS.
Aquasphere’s top-of-the-line neoprene is heavy on features, but light on material. We take a look at what works and what doesn’t on this $750 suit.
This well-established European brand is making a big effort to come across the Atlantic. The result is a budget-friendly suit with tons of float (and a few little quirks).
Our initial testing reveals the updates to the beloved, game-changing Nike Vaporfly make it an even better racing shoe than before.
The Rivera 3 delivers the benefits of Altra's footshaped fit and balanced, zero-drop design without feeling weird.
Hold onto your hats - there's a new supershoe in town. We hands-on review the new Hoka Rocket X2.
A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.
Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?
Atreyu calls a thing by its name with the introduction of its new “Daily Trainer.” We put in miles and report back on the Austin-based brand’s latest.
Is this "smart" swimsuit really worth the $110 price tag? We put the TYR x Whoop suit to the test.
Our gear guy sounds off on the Tracksmith Eliot, the first running shoe from one of the sport’s most fancypants running brands.
A connected, real-time hydration sensor sounds like a game changer for triathletes, but how well does the new tech work?
Italian smart trainer brand Elite holds nothing back technologically in the Elite Justo. But is it worth the $1,200 price tag?
Normatec focuses on portability with the release of their most recent wearable recovery technology.
Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?
Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.
Wahoo introduces an upgraded Roam with color monitor and impressive GPS capabilities. We look at the new features and whether the Roam is useful for triathletes.
Parcours' latest disc wheel is optimized for wide, 28mm tires, and comes in well under $1,600 for the pair. But how does it perform?
Garmin’s ultra endurance line of smartwatches gets a touch screen, onboard mapping, and a (very) bright LED flashlight—but is it all worth $1,100?
An impressive upgrade to a tri-favorite puts the much-loved 858s on a big diet, optimizes for 28mm tires, and potentially changes the way triathletes should think about their wheels.
While QR doesn’t exactly change the rulebook with their new affordably priced, X-PR, they do bring a high-end design and cool customization to the masses.
Trickle-down tech means big savings with fast features on Quintana Roo’s latest “entry-level” tri bike, the X-PR. We take a close look.
We hands-on review seven of the best sleeveless wetsuits for warm-water swimming.
An organized triathlete is a happy triathlete! Our testers put the best triathlon transition bags through the wringer to help you find the best one that fits your needs.
Though it isn’t even technically a tri suit, hi-vis accents, an emergency buoy loop, and a built-in medical ID chip makes the Openwater RS1 SW one of the safest wetsuits we’ve ever tested.
It’s the smartest swim gadget we’ve ever seen—and we’ve put it through its paces to see just how much it can improve your swimming.
This is far more than your standard foam roller—for better and worse.
Bike fitting? There's an app for that. MyVeloFit, an AI-generated bike fitting software, takes the bike fit out of the shop and into your living room.
Move over, Craigslist and Facebook. The Pro's Closet offers a new way to buy a quality used bike online.
Our tester unpacks the fit, feel, advantages (and disadvantages) of one of the best new supershoes of 2021.
We take a close look at a huge upgrade and a near-perfect tri-specific bike, the Scott Plasma 6.
We dig in deep on one of the best wetsuits for 2021, the crazy-flexible Zoot Wiki Wiki 2.0.
We pit two of the most exciting (and very different) new supershoes from Asics against each other—the results may surprise you.
Designed by one of the leading physical therapists in the U.S., the Mobo Board is a small-but-mighty tool that's well worth adding to your injury prevention arsenal.
Balance is the name of the game with Quintana Roo’s new V-PR. Read on for our on-bike impressions.
Boasting an entire virtual training environment, Wahoo’s new SYSTM may be the new Sufferfest, but can it be everything to everyone?
Ditch the earbuds. These integrated “micro-speakers” in the temples of sport sunglasses direct a stream of sound right to the ears.
For roughly a decade, if you wanted a Roka wetsuit, you needed to shell out some big $$$$. We take a close look at the brand’s first “budget” wetsuit offering, the Roka Maverick.
We took a look at 21 new and recent shoes and broke each down into their ideal use: long runs, recovery runs, tempo runs, runs while you travel, and more. Take a look at our top picks (and honorable mentions) for every run under the sun.
Rudy Project's new aero road helmet hits high marks for light weight and ventilation, but is the Nytron worth the premium price?
The latest version of Coros’ do-everything model adds color onboard maps, music, and a ridiculous amount of battery life.
For a big DIY tri adventure, there are a few pieces of important gear you’ll need. We take a look at what works, what doesn’t, and why you might or might not need it.
Imagine the equivalent of a smartphone or even a computer screen in front of your eyes as you swim. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?
We tested and reviewed the new platform from Supersapiens that could change the way triathletes fuel. (Yes, it involves some serious biohacking…)
The smartwatch with the most everything just got a little more extra, but what exactly can the “LTE” do?
Four years since its original introduction, Wahoo’s Elemnt Bolt gets updated with many of the key features riders sought after in the more expensive Elemnt Roam. We test and review (and stumble with) the new device.
Recovery technology is going to the next level with wearable, hands-free focal vibration therapy to target certain muscles while you multitask.
We take an in-depth look at the brand-new option from triathlon brand Zoot.
We put some of the most popular compression boots to the test.
The indoor trainer and cycling computer brand that has been a longtime favorite of triathletes is branching out with its first smartwatch, but does it stand up in a crowded market?
Indoor aficionados rejoice! Italian brand Magnetic Days has a trainer that is as quiet as it is extremely expensive.
Does $100 for running shorts seem ridiculous? Add another $40, and you’ve got the Lagsm shorts from German brand, Maloja. We put these wallet-breakers through a five-hour chafe challenge to see what happens.
Our testers put over 100 pieces of tri-related gear through the paces this year, and 17 products rose to the top in each category.
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We take a closer look at this unique pull buoy that can help bring great gains in the pool.
An upgrade to the loved/hated Garmin Vector pedal line adds Shimano cleat compatibility and off-road potential into the mix.
This do-it-all system is not only versatile, but well-thought out and works with plenty of setups. Here, we dig into Profile’s front-mount system.
They might seem like a no-frills pair of goggles, but the Vanquishers have a lot to offer. We take a closer look.
A well-done update to a fan favorite is heavy on features (and price). We dig in on what works and what doesn’t.
We take a deep look at this race-day-only option from Orca and break down why it’s just as good for veteran swimmers as ones who struggle in the water.
We review these popular compression boots to see if they really do make all the difference to your recovery.
Being able to analyze your real-time blood glucose as you eat and train could have huge implications on your diet—all you have to do is inject a filament into your arm every two weeks.
Batteries for days (literally) and a host of interesting run features make this the Garmin device for going long. But is the $800 price tag worth it?
We take a close look at Orbea’s long-awaited disc-updated version of the Ordu.
We look at a very low-key, fashion-forward backpack with some sneaky workout features that stealthy triathletes will love.
Decathlon surprises yet again with another versatile piece of running clothing at far less than half the price of its competitors.
Want to include a healthier stocking stuffer this year? Here's our pick.
It’s no surprise that Tracksmith, the Rapha of running gear, has made a jacket with traditional looks, backed up with modern features.
Turn old race t-shirts into a keepsake or present.
The Swedes sure do know keeping warm (and dry) in harsh weather. This running jacket from Craft has winter-running details for days.
A close-up look at one of our favorite bottles—an ideal gift for the holidays.
A pioneer in maximalist cycling computers goes on a diet with a game-changing upgrade.
Point your tri training off-road this off-season with a bike that can tackle any terrain (and not break the bank).
Relative newcomer to the outdoor scene, Cotopaxi combines some excellent, affordable gear with a level of eco-consciousness that other brands are only beginning to develop.
Roll Recovery's R8 deep tissue massager has become a regular part of my recovery routine, more so than fancy massagers and rollers.
One of the most data-dense smartwatches available doubles down with more training features and a few much-needed lifestyle functions. We put it to the test.
Whether you’re tackling some super technical runs with lots of vert or snow or bagging epic hikes, you need a good pair of poles.
Best known for its hunting gear, Sitka knows a ton about staying warm in the outdoors. Sitka’s latest Shakedry jacket is a great crazy-light, packable emergency layer for changing conditions.
We're providing Active Pass members with a close look at Canyon’s new disc-equipped, non UCI-legal superbike.
Canyon finally goes all in on disc with two new lines of the popular Speedmax. We dig into the details of the exciting new CF SLX Disc.
If you’re heading out to run as daylight wanes this winter, you need a headlamp. We dig into BioLite’s monster of light output.
Great running snowshoes deliver an easy-to-use setup for triathletes looking to get their feet snowy this winter.
This new fewer-frills budget-friendly version of the ubiquitous Apple Watch has some hits and some misses when it comes to multisport training.
Jam-packed with sensors, Fitbit’s latest has a lot of data, but is any of it useful to triathletes? We break it down.
Ortovox is finding its way into plenty of runners who head out into extreme conditions. We take a look at its super wind- and water-repellant shell.
Despite the small price tag, this watch is an absolute category killer with pretty much everything a triathlete needs to train and race.
As the weather slowly starts to turn, reach for a pair of trail-looking shoes that’ll take the muck but still run strong through the spring.
Easy to build and easy to ride, this non-flashy entry-level carbon bike is a good deal.