triathlon gear

Go fast without going broke - your guide to scoring great tri gear secondhand, avoiding buyer’s remorse, and making every dollar (and watt) count.

Now through May 26 is REI’s massive annual anniversary sale. We combed through thousands of products to find the deals that triathletes shouldn’t miss.

An enlightening new study revealed just how prevalent the toxic class of PFAS compounds are in smartwatch wristbands. Here’s what triathletes need to know.

You might not be replacing your sports bra as often as you should for optimal performance. Here’s how to know it’s time to buy a new one.

‘Tis the season to gear up for tri season. Score the best Cyber Monday deals on the gear you’ve been pining for with new updates from Atreyu, SciCon, Magic5, Wahoo Fitness, Roka, and more!

Coros’ first AMOLED touchscreen watch is the best freshman effort we’ve seen, but does the Pace Pro stand out in the crowded smartwatch category?

We look at an unnamed prototype helmet, $300 race shoes, and all sorts of goggle choices from some of the top contenders at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.

This year the Ironman World Championship in Kona was a gear smorgasbord for triathletes looking to get super fast: crazy new wheels and aerobars, fun Hawaii-themed essentials, and three brand-new bike releases!

What’s the difference between a $17,000 tri bike and a $5,000 tri bike, really? We lift the curtain on why our multisport gear costs as much (or as little) as it does.

Speed-boosting running shoes, a stink-proof bag for sweaty kits, and stand-in swim goggles - these are a few of the things our editors loved most in May 2024.

Sunglasses and tech tees made from trash, a double-duty hydration pack, and a pre-run beet powder - these are a few of the things our editors loved most in March 2024.

In this year’s gear guide, you’ll find our selections of the most important gear you need as a beginner, intermediate, or advanced triathlete—and some things everyone has to have.

Our guide to four clip-on aerobars that’ll make you faster, more comfortable, and change with your changing tri body.

Lightweight, breathable, bombproof socks for the trail, road, and everything in between. Darn Tough is back with a stellar new lineup in 2021.

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.

Campagnolo’s 2012 line will include the tri-specific components that will finally allow their 11-Speed component groups to enter the transition area in mass.

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.

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.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started, or a gear head who can’t get enough of aero wheels and power meters, the Triathlete Buyer’s Guide is your resource for every category of triathlon gear.

Triathlete magazine Senior Tech Editor Aaron Hersh has worked with the top professionals in the sport, and now he’s putting his knowledge to work for you with his new, exclusive to Triathlete.com, “Ask Aaron” column.

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.

The 2011 Trakkers-Rev3 Triathlon Team is showing off its racing and training kits for the 2011 season. The kits were custom-designed by San Diego, Calif.-based Betty Designs.

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.

When should you replace your cleats and pedals? Ian Buchanan provides an answer.

It’s the time of year when many of us take our training indoors. Before you invest in a bike trainer, choose the type that will best serve your needs.

How does carbon make for a more advanced race wheel? Chrisopher Kautz explores this topic.

Triathlete tech editor Aaron Hersh gives the ins and outs of the affordable SRAM Apex groupset.

Triathlete senior editor Aaron Hersh reviews the Blue Triad SP triathlon bike, which retails for under $3000.

Triathlete magazine senior editor Aaron Hersh tested 9 different value-oriented bikes for the November issue. These three carbon triathlon bikes—Felt B14, Orbea Ordu SLT, Cervelo P2—were put through the paces.

Mavic is one of the most respected wheel manufacturers in the world and they have brought their experience to triathlon shoes.

If you are looking to reinvent yourself as a runner, the New Balance N8 tracks all the functions needed to dial in your training—pace, distance, cadence and heart rate—but its pace measurement can be inaccurate.

Every bike that will be raced tomorrow in the Hawai’i Ironman World Championships had to check into transition today. Pros and age groupers alike trickled into transition area to drop off their bike, helmet and two bags of gear.

As recently as last June, Yvonne Van Vlerken was thought to be the biggest threat to Chrissie Wellington. The Dutch triathlete held the Ironman world record (8:45) and a lethal bike/run combination from her days as a world champion duathlete. YVV wasn’t able to seriously threaten Wellington that year, but her horsepower makes her a serious threat this weekend.

The 2010 triathlon season has been dominated by Team Trek/K-Swiss athletes and three of the team’s best will be representing the team in the Ironman World Championship this weekend.

American TJ Tollakson shows us his uniquely built Parlee TT bike, which he will ride in this weekend's Ironman World Championship in Kona.

We caught up with Guru’s Industrial Design Specialist Michael McGinn to learn about the all-new Guru CR 501. The CR 501 offers the consumers the opportunity to purchase a fully customizable triathlon bike at a lower price point.

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