Review: Shimano R785 hydraulic disc brakes
Superb brakes. The future is probably disc-shaped, but they’re not really an option for triathletes just yet
Gear
More triathlon gear tests than any other website. EXPERT REVIEWS of the latest and best tri kit, including bikes, running shoes, wetsuits and clothing.
Garmin Forerunner 910XT heart rate monitor
With lots of added features including GPS, an accelerometer and training stress score, this is still the triathlete’s HRM of choice
Polaris Bamboo TEC base layer
A good top with antibacterial credentials at an affordable price
Castelli Mortirolo Due cycling jacket
Pricey, but an excellent quality spring jacket from the Italian clothing giants
Five best bike helmets for triathletes – spring 2014
We round up our favourite lids of the moment, from the affordable to top-of-the-range aero
Muc-Off Dry Shower
An upgrade to the ‘festival shower’, this alcohol-free spray is a welcome addition to any kit bag
Lazer Helium bike helmet
A great bike helmet with some lovely touches, even though it’s a big spend
Xterra Vendetta wetsuit
New suit features two layers of neoprene, triple-layered seams and X-Flex liner throughout
Clif Bar Blueberry Crisp energy bar
Healthy ingredients, superb taste and texture and value for money
Zipp 404/808 Firecrest Clincher race wheels
Still one of the best bike wheelsets around, this is why other companies compare themselves to Zipp
Louis Garneau Course bike helmet
Delivers a sleek-looking balance between aerodynamics and ventilation
Garmin Forerunner 220 run computer
Niggles addressed and plenty of new features justify the extra spend on this cracking running watch
Dassi DRC Limited II TT bike
Carbon-framed race bike from British brand Dassi with a focus on the perfect fit
ON Cloudracer 2 running shoes
Fast race trainers thanks to their featherweight design, but the mesh-like upper means they’re definitely one for the summer
BlueSeventy Surpass Jammer swim shorts
Perfect for swim training, these are a modern and modest alternative to budgie smugglers
New TORQ apple crumble energy gel, cookies & cream recovery drink
Tempting new dessert-based flavour apparently took over two years to develop, while cookies & cream recovery drink ‘reminiscent of milkshakes and liquidised biscuits’
MET Stradivarius bike helmet
A light and stylish lid, but try before you buy as sizing comes up on the small size
A quick guide to aero helmets
We explain the options now available, from long-tail to covered and round
Open-Water Swimming – A Complete Guide
Olympian Emma Davis shares her expertise for a range of distances
Craft Active Extreme base layer
Superb performance, as you’d expect from a supplier to Sweden’s Air Force
