Spiuk’s latest offering is a female-specific tri-suit based on their respected swimsuit. First up, the lightweight and slick fabric of the Evolution 2 gives it a fast feel in the water, thanks primarily to little absorption. The open-back design is unique to the women’s tri-suits tested here and we really like the look. Not only […]
The first thing we noticed about the Craft Elite suit was the colour: while it may appeal to some tastes, we think it’s decidedly dull. But that negative vibe didn’t transcend to its feel – it’s comfortable and doesn’t restrict movement in any of the disciplines. A good chamois provides sufficient padding on the bike, […]
TriGirl is one of the few women-specific triathlon brands on the market, and prides itself on design and development ‘by women for women’. We like the colours and design of this suit, which are far brighter than most competitors’ offerings. It has an inner support around the chest, which performs well on the run, making […]
Traditionally a runner’s brand, ?Saucony has spread its wings and moved into the tri market. The Elite suit is its female-specific tri-suit, which is new in name but not in construction, as it’s simply the renamed Athena tri-suit. Like the Athena, the first thing you notice is the overly large size. On the plus side, […]
2XU is well established in the triathlon market with a heritage of producing solid performance garments. And the Elite certainly follows this trend… Generally it’s well fitted with a snug, comfortable feel. During the swim the fit is perfect around the neck, thighs and underarms, which prevents any water entry and thus reducing extra resistance […]
New to the UK for the 2009 season, Erox is a Swiss triathlon-only brand with a great range of products, from wheels to shoes to bikes, of which we tested last issue. The Endurance provides a simple performance offering with a snug fit that contours well over the body. This snugness becomes a touch too […]
Spiuk is well known in the triathlon arena, in no small part thanks to Spain’s Javier Gomez storming many a World Cup over the last few seasons. They’ve garnered a strong reputation… which carries over to the Second Skin. In short, it does exactly what it says on the tin, fitting very close to the […]
The Core Race is at the more affordable end of Orca’s 2009 range, but offers ?both an excellent level of comfort ?and a well-composed collection of ?technical fabrics. The supple material ensures a forgiving fit, and high levels of breathability are achieved thanks to large areas of mesh ?around the shoulders and back. Orca’s meshing […]
There’s no doubting Santini’s cycling heritage, but it’s questionable whether all of this DNA should make its way into their tri line. The bike specificity in this suit is notable, with an excellent ride performance similar to any set of bibs… but it’s this bib-like feel that causes concern. Both during the run and in […]
Sugoi has created a desirable tri-suit in the Velocity by achieving a barely-there feel that will only enhance your performance. The lightweight, supple ?fabric is highly water-repellent, which is great during the swim-to-bike transition, as the water just rolls off. However, this super-fine fabric doesn’t have much power or compression against the body and, during […]
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