Expert buying guides and reviews for triathlon gear and equipment. From wetsuits and swim goggles to turbo trainers, running shoes, and GPS watches — find the right kit for your training and racing at every budget.
What to Look For The best high-mileage training shoes for triathletes need to absorb the repeated daily pounding of swim-bike-run without fatiguing your legs. The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 arrives with more stack height, a redesigned triple jacquard mesh upper, and a firmer Fresh Foam X compound — making it one of…
What to Look For A stability training shoe is one of the most-used items in a triathlete’s kit bag — it carries you through long base miles and recovery runs without punishing your joints. The ASICS Gel-Kayano 33, launching June 1, 2026, brings the biggest overhaul to ASICS’s flagship stability shoe in years, replacing the…
What to Look For in a Triathlon Bike Computer A bike computer for triathlon needs to do more than display speed and distance. You need accurate GPS, power meter compatibility, structured workout guidance, heart rate monitoring, navigation, and a display legible in full sunlight. Battery life matters too — a computer that dies at kilometre…
What to Look For in an Aero Triathlon Helmet An aero helmet is one of the fastest free speed gains available in triathlon — saving more watts than any other single piece of equipment at the same price point. The key factors are aerodynamic performance (validated by wind tunnel testing), head position compatibility (some aero…
What to Look For in Triathlon Cycling Shoes A great triathlon cycling shoe balances four things: transition speed, pedalling efficiency, comfort during extended efforts, and water management after the swim. Unlike road cycling shoes, triathlon-specific models use fast-entry closure systems, barefoot-friendly liners, and drainage ports to clear water quickly. Carbon soles transfer power most efficiently,…
What to Look For in an Entry-Level Triathlon GPS Watch An entry-level GPS watch for triathletes needs to track swim, bike, and run with reasonable accuracy — and ideally offer enough training metrics to be useful without overwhelming a newer athlete. The Garmin Forerunner 70, launched in May 2026, brings AMOLED display technology to the…
What to Look For in a Road Cycling Helmet For triathlon bike legs, a road helmet sits between a standard cycling helmet and a full aero lid. You want excellent ventilation for long efforts in the heat, a secure low-profile fit that stays put in the aero position, and enough safety rating to give you…
What to Look For in a Direct Drive Smart Trainer A direct drive smart trainer replaces your rear wheel and connects your bike frame directly to the resistance unit — no tyre wear, no slippage, more accurate power. For triathletes, the key buying factors are power accuracy, noise, connectivity (Wi-Fi, ANT+, Bluetooth), and whether a…
What to Look For The Cube Attain SLX sits at the top of Cube’s Attain road bike range for 2026, combining a premium aluminium frame with Shimano 105 12-speed hydraulic disc gearing. For triathletes who want a versatile training bike that can handle daily rides, brick sessions and club sportives without requiring constant maintenance, it…
What to Look For A road bike is the most versatile choice for triathlon training at any budget level. Unlike a dedicated TT bike, a road bike lets you handle varying terrain, ride comfortably for hours, and add clip-on aero bars when you want to practise race position. Under £1,500, aluminium frames dominate — and…
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