You might ask what bike trailers have to do with a triathlon website. A lot, actually. The typical triathlete is a male or female in their 20s, 30s, or 40s. In many cases, they are young parents who want to stay active, but have family commitments, and need to care for their children. The staff … Read more
The Zipp 404 is undoubtedly the brand’s wheelset star and highly appreciated all-rounder. It represents a great balance between aerodynamics, overall low weight, and excellent ride quality. When it comes to triathletes and serious cyclists, the Zipp 404 is arguably a gold standard. Zipp has been around for a while. They released their first high-performance … Read more
Having the right equipment can boost any athlete’s performance, and this is true for cycling as much as it is for any other sport. While the main focus will always be on the bike itself, having the right shoes really does matter. Being the avid cyclists that we are, we have used dozens of different … Read more
One of the more common questions we get from beginner triathletes is if they can use their mountain bike, commuter bike, or hybrid bike in the triathlon. The answer is yes, absolutely – especially if you are doing a sprint or perhaps even an Olympic distance. It can be tempting when starting a new sport, … Read more
Are you gearing up for your new training season? Trying to get your triathlon gear in order as you start your training plan? We want to help. We have found some of the best tri gear discounts for you — some as much as 50% off or more. Some of these are limited-time specials, others … Read more
Superteam Bike Wheels have recently made their way on the carbon clincher scene as budget-friendly items. They feature a regular, decent design and a 3k matte rim finish. As your rims are perhaps one of the most important safety features on your bike (failure at top speed could be catastrophic) we wanted to take a … 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 and durability and will satisfy … Read more
