Information on triathlon suits, shorts, and other essential tri gear.
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 of Japan known for its … 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 us in Northern climates, winter … Read more
Pearl Izumi (technically spelled iZUMi) has been cranking out some of the best triathlon clothing – and overall workout gear in recent years. While we often write about Pearl Izumi’s triathlon suits or tri shorts, which we are fans of, we also wanted to spread the word about one of our favorite all-purpose workout and … Read more
Shimano’s RS80 line of carbon wheel is part of its Road Sport category, and represents Shimano’s Ultegra componentry. The RS80 with the C24 profile can usually be found for around $800, and a set of RS80’s with the more aerodynamic C50 profile retails for $1,300 but can commonly be found for closer to $1,000. As … Read more
