Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

Information on triathlon suits, shorts, bikes, and other essential tri gear.

Buying an Entry Level Triathlon Bike

March 25, 2020 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

Buying your first entry level triathlon bike can be a daunting task. Of all the investments you will make in the sport of triathlon, no single one has the potential to carry the cost of your tri bike. While any given race will see its share of ...

Indoor Bike Trainers

March 16, 2020 Training

If you are like us, a good bike ride can make your day. Getting outside, exploring, and having some sun on your face are all part of what we define as a great ride. One of the problems with cycling, though, is that when the weather gets bad, ...

Power Meter Buying Guide – Review of the Best Models

February 16, 2020 Training

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. ...

Clincher vs. Tubular Bike Tires

February 14, 2020 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

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 ...

Best High End Tri Wetsuits for Ironman, Elites

January 2, 2020 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

High-End Wetsuits borderline on being works of art. Who ever knew you could put so much engineering into pieces of neoprene? The market for triathlon wetsuits is competitive, ever-changing, and includes wetsuits ranging from entry-level to ...

Triathlon Bags Buying Guide and Recommendations

December 26, 2019 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

Triathlon bags, or transition packs as they are sometimes known, are a piece of triathlon gear that is not necessarily essential but can make life much easier if you begin to get somewhat serious about a sport. Triathlon bags are basically ...

Best Triathlon Watches

December 23, 2019 Training

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, modern ...

Triathlon Shorts Buying Guide

December 21, 2019 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

De Soto's Forza shorts 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, ...

Triathlon Tops and Singlets

December 5, 2019 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

Triathlon tops, or singlets, are a useful part of a triathlon wardrobe. A good tri top feels great during the race and is easy-to-use in the transitions. Sure, you can just wear a t-shirt or cycling shirt, but there are some disadvantages which ...

3 Best Road and Tri Bike Tires

August 14, 2019 Tri Suits and Other Tri Gear

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 ...