Ribble CGR road bike review
Renowned for their build-your-own direct sales model, Ribble are touting the new CGR as their most versatile bike yet. So is it the ultimate budget do-it-all?
Gear
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How much time does a triathlon bike save?
A triathlon bike could make a difference to your run by as much as 51 seconds over 5km, say experts
Stryd 2.0 Running Power Meter review
Jack Sexty tests out Stryd’s latest running power meter
Why are deep-section aero wheels faster?
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…
How to choose triathlon swim gear by Chrissie Wellington
Four-time Kona champion shares her hard-won tips on finding the wetsuit, goggles and other kit you need
Is a road bike or triathlon bike best for a hilly Ironman?
Mark Kleanthous explains how to decide which bike is most suitable for the Ironman course you’re racing.
First look: 2-Spoke M5 carbon wheels
Will these wheels turn crosswinds into free speed? We take a look at some unusual wheels from 2-Spoke
Bianchi Oltre XR4 road bike review
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…
5 tips for buying multisport kit
Rhian Ravenscroft, co-founder of women’s tri wear company Threo, explains how to choose the right race and training kit for your needs
TomTom Runner3 GPS Watch review
TomTom’s gradually improved its range of GPS watches and it’s another evolutionary nudge with the Runner 3. The newest addition is Route Exploration, which tracks your run so you can navigate home more easily. You can also upload routes from platforms like MapMy Run via TomTom’s MySport app. It’s a nifty feature to enliven your […]
The best children’s triathlon clothing reviewed
Kids need sports kit just like the rest of us. The trouble is kids triathlon kit is expensive and they’re likely to grow out of it in next to no time. So if you’re looking to invest in some equipment for the nippers it’s worth knowing what bits will give you – and them – the best value for money.
Garmin release three new watches to their fēnix range
Tech giants Garmin to release three new watches in their popular fēnix range; the fēnix 5, fēnix 5S and fēnix 5X, by April 2017
The Cervélo P5X triathlon bike gets a test ride
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…
Disc brakes: the pros and cons
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 Exo 3 triathlon bike review
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…
Cassette and chainring combination: how to choose the right set-up
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
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 triathlon bike review
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…
Boardman Air 9.9 (Brownlee Signature Edition) bike review
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 Emitter R4 bike review
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 Ordu Ltd M201 triathlon bike review
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
Look 796 Monoblade triathlon bike review
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…
V02 V:Pro:Carbon bike review
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…
Sensa Dura Integra Pro tri bike review
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?
Roka Maverick X wetsuit review
Jack Sexty scores this triathlon wetsuit from Roka an impressive 95%
