Information on triathlon suits, shorts, bikes, and other essential tri gear.
Buying your first entry level triathlon bike can be a daunting task. When I bought mine, I was extremely excited about getting on a built-for-triathlon bike, but a little nervous that it was going to be an entirely new type of bike for me. Of all the investments you will make in the sport of … Read more
Cycling power meters can help cyclists take their conditioning and speed to the next level. A good power meter might not be on the “basic needs” list for a beginner, but many intermediate and advanced cyclists and triathletes can benefit from one. Powermeters can be relatively easy to install, and used both with tri bikes … Read more
There was a time when running or sports watches could only offer time and heart rate, and offered little additional value. Thankfully, those times are long gone. With the proliferation of GPS-enabled devices and better waterproofing, today’s best triathlon watches are quite advanced in their offering and can help any athlete train with more precision. … Read more
When we started preparing for our first 100-mile ride, we knew we were going to need to bring along plenty of food to fuel our ride. Our jersey pockets just weren’t going to cut it – we needed a top tube bag with easy access so we could eat on the bike. Top tube bags … Read more
Bike chain lube is a vital part of cycling. If there are only two things you do regularly, you need to oil the chain and keep your tires inflated. Those two things will solve a large chunk of possible cycling maintenance issues. The good news is that oiling or lubing a bike chain is pretty … Read more
You can spend thousands on the sport of triathlon, but you don’t have to. True, there are many athletes who invest hundreds or thousands of dollars each year to keep their triathlon times fast, and give themselves their gear-junkie fix. But participating in a triathlon doesn’t have to break the bank. Our goal is to … Read more
Let’s just forget the top 3 tires available in the market for a while and talk about the qualities that a tire should have. In an ideal condition, a tire should be super light, impervious and madly quick. Sadly that tire hasn’t been created yet and much of the time you can have two of … Read more
Clincher or Tubular? When it comes to bike tires, those are your choices. It is a common question among cyclists, triathletes, and recreational bikers. Why are there even two types of bike tires? Each evolved with its own set of reasons and following. We wanted to give you the definitive low-down on which tire you … Read more
Triathlon clothing comes in several shapes and sizes. At any given triathlon, you will see people wearing all kinds of different combinations, and people train for triathlons wearing any number of different garments and types of workout gear. With the growth in popularity of triathlon since about 2000, and the addition of many more women … Read more
Triathlon shorts are perhaps one of the most versatile and core pieces of a triathlon clothing wardrobe for any serious or beginning triathlete. Because it is the one piece of gear that you wear for each leg — the swim, bike, and run – investing in a pair is an easy way to check an important … Read more
