Wondering whether deep-section wheels are worth the investment and just how much faster they will make you? We discuss drag, turbulence, and yaw angles, and highlight how and why aero rims are faster than shallow rims…
Mark Kleanthous explains how to decide which bike is most suitable for the Ironman course you’re racing.
Will these wheels turn crosswinds into free speed? We take a look at some unusual wheels from 2-Spoke
They have road bike heritage, prestige and elegance in spades. But how will Bianchi’s latest serve as a triathlon-worthy bike? We mount the Oltre XR4 to find out…
Cervélo has proclaimed the P5X as the ‘ultimate triathlon bike’, taking over three years to perfect it. We took the Cervélo P5X for a first ride at the Euro launch in Andalusia…
There seems to have been a big ‘shift’ in braking tech in recent years. Nik Cook explains the benefits and drawbacks of disc brakes
Planet X have a huge UK triathlon heritage and are used to winning on value. And with the release of the long-awaited Exo3, they’re
aiming to take on the best and win on speed, too. Jamie Wilkins took it for a test ride to find out if they achieved it…
Confused about the best cassette and chainring set-up for training and racing, and wondering whether different events should demand different choices? Nik Cook explains what you need to know
With Jan Frodeno taking the Ironman world titles in 2015 and 2016, and the iron-distance record, aboard it, Canyon have had a dream start for their new Speedmax CF SLX tri machine. And now it’s available to us mere mortals. We got the exclusive first UK test…
The Boardman Air 9.9 is the Brownlee brothers’ bike of choice – and we got our hands on an exclusive test model. Jack Sexty took it for a test ride to see if it delivered a Brownlee performance
Eastway has returned, backed by Wiggle. So what can the partnership offer in the training and race-day stakes? We ride their sub-£1k offering to find out
Orbea’s new aero racer, the Ordu Lts M201, promises both more user friendliness for tri and more speed – is it too good to be true? Jamie Wilkins takes it for a test ride
The astonishingly thin aero tri bike, the Look 796 Monoblade, promises to slide through the air like it isn’t even there. We tested it to find out how the theory works in the real world…
Boutique British bike brand V02 have given their Pro Carbon frame a makeover. And with the previous version scoring highly in 220, we were keen to get testing…
This open mould steed from the established Dutch brand is now officially available in the UK. So will it rise above the stern sub-£3k competition or leave you lying low?
Garmin’s latest cycling-specific GPS computer is effectively its flagship Edge 1000 in the body of the popular performance-focused Garmin Edge 520.
Radical new wheel design for the aero market inspired by the humpback whale
Watch Jamie Wilkins taking the Ventum One, claimed to be the fastest triathlon bike in the world, for a spin and listen to his thoughts on to whether it lives up to expectation
The product of a group of highly talented and free-thinking engineers, the radical Ventum One is claimed to be the world’s fastest tri bike. We put it to the test…
Cervélo Cycles have launched its new P5X model at this year’s Ironman World Championship. Read all about it here…
Features include disc brakes and an enveloping aero frame without seatstays
Are these the ultimate race wheels and worth the massive price tag of £2,299.99 per wheel (yep thats right – near enough £4,600 for your bike) ? Jamie Wilkins takes them for a spin to find out
Discs, deep rims, tubs… Choosing the right race wheels will make or break your bike leg. But how do you pick the set for you? Jay Prasuhn finds out
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