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.
The HOKA Skyflow is HOKA’s answer to the demand for a premium, well-cushioned daily trainer that delivers both comfort and responsiveness. Built on HOKA’s supercritical EVA foam midsole and designed around the same last as the Skyward X, this shoe has generated serious buzz since its launch in 2024. But is it the right shoe…
Your transition bag is your command centre on race day. It carries everything you need for all three disciplines — from wetsuit to bike shoes to running kit — and needs to be organised, durable, and easy to access under race conditions. Here are our top picks for triathletes in 2026. Key Features to Consider…
The Garmin Forerunner 570 is the latest mid-range entry in Garmin’s most popular running watch line, sitting between the entry-level 265 and the flagship 970. Launched in early 2026, it brings an AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS, and a comprehensive triathlon mode to a price point that makes it accessible to a wide range of athletes…
What to Look For Triathlon socks are a surprisingly divisive topic. Many athletes skip them entirely on the bike to save transition time, then put them on for the run. Others run sockless in shorter events. If you are racing anything from Olympic distance upwards, the right socks can prevent blisters, reduce friction and keep…
What to Look For A race number belt is one of the simplest and most important pieces of kit for triathlon. Rather than pinning your bib directly to your tri suit, a race belt lets you clip or swivel your number from back to front during T2, saving precious transition seconds. Key factors are elasticity,…
What to Look For An open water swim buoy is a non-negotiable piece of safety kit for every triathlete training in lakes, rivers, or the sea. They make you visible to boat traffic, provide a rest platform if you need a break, and can double as a dry bag for keys, phone, or nutrition on…
What to Look For Triathlon sunglasses need to perform across three very different conditions: glare on open water, wind on the bike, and sweat during the run. The best pairs combine lightweight construction, optical clarity, secure fit, and lenses that adapt to changing light. UV protection and shatter resistance are non-negotiable for racing safety. Key…
What to Look For in Recovery Tools Recovery is the third discipline of triathlon training that most athletes neglect. Foam rollers and targeted recovery tools accelerate muscle repair by increasing blood flow, breaking up adhesions in the fascia, and reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Used consistently after hard sessions, they can meaningfully reduce your…
What to Look For in a Triathlon Swimskin A swimskin is an essential piece of kit for non-wetsuit triathlon races — any event where water temperature exceeds 24.6°C (76.3°F). Rather than the buoyancy boost of a wetsuit, a swimskin delivers drag reduction by covering your tri kit with a slick, hydrophobic textile that slips through…
What to Look For The Garmin Forerunner 970 is Garmin’s most advanced running and triathlon watch ever — a titanium-bezel powerhouse with an AMOLED display, built-in LED flashlight, and a feature set that covers everything from open water swimming to multi-sport brick training. Released in mid-2025 and updated in February 2026 with expanded multi-sport modes…
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