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 Your pedals are the direct interface between you and your bike, transferring every watt of power you produce. For triathlon, the right clipless pedal system gives you efficient power transfer, reliable engagement in wet transition areas, and enough float to protect your knees across brick sessions and race day efforts. Here…
What to Look For Choosing between Shimano and SRAM for your triathlon bike’s groupset is one of the biggest component decisions you’ll make. Both brands produce excellent electronic shifting systems — Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap AXS — that are faster, more reliable, and more precise than mechanical alternatives. The right choice depends on your…
What to Look For A cycling wind jacket is arguably the most versatile piece of kit in a triathlete’s wardrobe. It extends the window for outdoor rides in spring and autumn, blocks the chill on cold descents even in summer, and can be stuffed into a jersey pocket when conditions improve. The best cycling wind…
What to Look For Gravel bikes have become a favourite cross-training tool for triathletes. They allow you to explore off-road routes that are closed to road bikes, reduce impact on joints during high-volume training blocks, and add variety that keeps motivation high during long training seasons. When choosing a gravel bike for triathlon cross-training, focus…
What to Look For Smart turbo trainers have transformed indoor cycling for triathletes — ERG mode means your trainer adjusts resistance automatically to hit target watts, and compatibility with platforms like Zwift, TrainerRoad, and Rouvy makes every indoor session measurable and structured. The £500-£1,000 bracket covers the serious mid-to-high end of the market: trainers that…
What to Look For Your race-day aero helmet is for going fast. Your training helmet is for everything else — long rides, brick sessions, outdoor intervals, and the hours of base building that make up 95% of your season. A great triathlon training helmet needs to be well-ventilated, comfortable over several hours, MIPS-protected, and light…
Upgrading your triathlon bike tyres is one of the highest return-on-investment performance gains available to age-group athletes. A quality race tyre can save 30–40 watts compared to a standard training tyre at race speed — equivalent to a significant aerodynamic improvement — with no physical effort required. Here are the best triathlon and TT bike…
The right cycling jersey makes a meaningful difference on long training rides — managing heat, reducing chafe, and keeping you fast across hours in the saddle. For UK triathletes, the ideal jersey balances moisture management, a racing fit, and practical rear pockets for nutrition. Here are the best options for 2026, all available in the…
The Wahoo KICKR Core 2 launched in September 2025 as Wahoo’s mid-range flagship smart trainer, and the 2026 revision adds two meaningful upgrades — WiFi connectivity and 10Hz Race Mode — to an already strong platform. At £499.99, it remains the benchmark trainer that almost every other mid-range model is compared against. Here’s our full…
What to Look For A swim kickboard is an underrated pool training tool for triathletes. By isolating the kick and removing arm propulsion, kickboard sets build leg power, improve ankle flexibility, and allow you to focus on hip rotation without the distraction of arm technique. They are particularly valuable in the pre-season when you are…
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