Jim Joyner
The shoes worn during a triathlon are essentially the same ones you would wear during a run or bike workout. The major factors that affect your shoe choices are: 1) What are you most comfortable doing a hard bike ride or long run in, and 2) Do your bike’s pedals … Read More
How long a wetsuit lasts depends largely on how well you take care of it, and the quality of the wetsuit in the first place. On average, a good wetsuit from a quality manufacturer should last anywhere from 4 years to 10 years or more, depending on heavily you use … Read More
Shimano’s line of road wheelsets aims to cover all the bases, from high-tech carbon wheels that are race ready to bomb-proof entry-level wheels that can withstand just about any punishment. The middle of the road is especially well covered, with a plethora of wheelsets that find a compromise between weight … Read More
Blue Seventy (branded as “blueseventy”) has been making some of our favorite wetsuits lately. The Blue Seventy Helix just might be in the running our favorite wetsuit on the market, and the entire lineup is well thought-out and made with top engineering. Sitting firmly in the $400-$500 price point is … Read More
Unless you have been in a cave for the past five years, you have undoubtedly noticed the Rise of the Wearable. In the athletic world, wearables serve many purposes ranging from high-tech training monitoring, to an important weight-loss tool, to novelty. it took a while for triathletes to find a … Read More
Orca has been cranking out great wetsuits for a few years, and at any race you will see a good representation of triathletes donned in their Orca suits. The Orca Alpha is their top-of-the-line wetsuit, a great model topping off a solid top-to-bottom lineup. The Alpha is popular, and for … Read More
In Tokyo over 50 years ago, a proud father produced Japan’s first bicycle racing apparel for his son, a promising racer. Today, Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. has involved into a multi-national company with a cult-like following. The name Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. is derived the gem “pearl” and an area … Read More
Note: Quintana Roo stopped making wetsuits in 2013. If you are looking for a newer model wetsuit, check out our recommendations for entry-level wetsuits or high-end wetsuits. If you are considering a used QR wetsuit, read on!
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Quintana Roo (or “QR” as the brand’s fans call it) is … Read More
Stationary bikes, or spinning bikes, can be an excellent alternative to road or trail riding for exercise enthusiasts or competitive athletes. While there is no substitute for going for a hard, heart rate-raising ride outside, there are times when a more controlled ride indoors is called for. For those of … Read More
The team at the Triathlon Wetsuit Store not only competes in triathlons, but we are loyal race volunteers as well. One of the important jobs that we have done many times is to setup and monitor a triathlon swim race course. As with any race course, being in charge of … Read More
