Pinnacle Dolomite 5 review
Matthew Allen takes the Pinnacle Dolomite 5 for a test ride to see if it really can deliver what it promises for the affordable £1,000
Gear
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ISLABIKES LUATH 700
We tested the Luath 700 from kid’s cycle specialist Islabikes for fit, function and teen-specific details
Chrissie Wellington on… Budget triathlon gear
“Ultimately, you compete using your heart and your head, not your wallet,” says Britain’s four-time Kona champ
Chrissie Wellington’s 10 top tri kit essentials
If anyone knows what tri gear you need (and don’t need) to race, it’s Britain’s four-time Kona queen, Chrissie Wellington…
Bike race wheels: benefits for triathletes
Race wheels are one of the most exciting triathlon gear purchases you can ever make. Nik Cook explores the real benefits of riding the bike leg with these specialist bike wheels
Specialized Alias Comp woman’s bike review
With a choice of seatposts and clip-on aerobars, the women’s Alias Comp can be changed from a road to a tri race-day bike with relative ease. Aiofe Glass takes it for a test cycle…
Giant’s Propel Advanced Pro 1 bike review
Buying an aero bike without aero wheels is like buying a three-legged greyhound – you’ll save money but there’s a crucial ingredient missing. So is the Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 the complete aero package?
4 quirky bits of the latest tri gear you might want, or you might not…. yet…
From a pair of shorts costing €800 to the smallest bike rack we have ever seen, we get a variety of stuff sent to 220 Towers – here’s 4 of our wackiest
Nike launches ‘self-tying’ shoe
A Back to the Future-esque self-tying shoe is due out later this year
Running shoes buying guide: what to look for
Minimalist, motion-controlled, oversized… the choice of trainer for triathletes is now exhaustive. And downright confusing. We shed some light…
Running gear review: New Balance Beacon run jacket
Feature editor Matt Baird takes the Beacon run jacket from New Balance out for a run
Review: Helly Hanson Pace Norviz Heat Jacket
Matt Baird takes the Pace Norviz Heat Jacket from Helly Hanson for a winter run
Review: New Balance Beacon Capri
220 Editor Helen Webster tests out these glow-in-the-dark running capri leggings from New Balance
Review: Tanita Ironman body composition scales
Is it possible to get reliable body composition stats from a set of scales costing a shade over £100? 220’s editor Helen Webster assessed their accuracy…
Winter triathlon training gear essentials
It’s always wise to be fully prepared when the weather gets really chilly. Here are a sextet of options that will help keep you active outdoors this off-season…
Review: Hoka Speedgoat trail shoes
Inspired by the fabled Speedgoat 50k race, these ultra supportive trail running shoes from Hoka are designed for rugged, technical terrain. We took them for an off-road spin…
Review: Aqua Sphere MP Focus Snorkel
This snorkel from Aqua Sphere is designed to allow you to breathe whilst keeping your head in a fixed position through the water. Did our reviewer get on swimmingly with it?
Vitus Energie GR City – bike review
Vitus have released a new version of the hugely popular GR City for 2016, and claim it’s just as capable on the road as off it. So is it a true jack-of-all-trades or a master of none?
Altium i10 review
A device designed to mimic the effects of altitude training from your sofa? Joel Enoch takes a closer look at the Altium i10
Review: Finis Alignment Kickboard
This unconventional kickboard is designed to promote a streamlined position and improve body position as you kick. Did it float our boat?
Book review: Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall
He’s the author of one of the most acclaimed running books of all time – so is Christopher McDougall’s follow-up to the brilliant ‘Born to Run’ a repeat success?
What should triathletes look for when buying a mountain bike?
26, 29 or 650b? Alloy, carbon or Ti? Hardtail? What triathletes should look for when buying their off-road ride…
Rotor INpower 3D+
We tested this axle-based power system that won’t break the bank compared to others on the market
