Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 review
Under Armour continues to innovate with its new carbon road shoe, but should you buy it? We find out…
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Pinnacle HC Turbo review
Is this the Pinnacle HC Turbo the wallet-friendly trainer you’ve been waiting for? Jack Sexty finds out
TYR Mirrored Swim Shades review
They look the business, but can they also provide the comfort and performance our tester expects?
XLab Delta 400 Gorilla XT bottle cage review
Can this banish the blight known as ‘bottle launch’? We find out…
Trek Speed Concept 7.0 review
Designed to be an integrated, aero system – but is it all systems go, or is there a spanner in the works?
Speedo Tri Comp tri-suit review
Designed for every distance and padding is near-invisible on the run, but the leg grippers have as much give as a bailiff
Tacx Satori Smart turbo trainer review
Packing a ’Smart’ upgrade, we see if Tacx’s Satori turbo trainer delivers the goods
Mio Link Heart Rate Wristband review
We find out if this strapless, screenless heart rate monitor suits data-loving triathletes
Vittoria V-Flash Fluro bike shoes review
Vittoria V-Flash Fluro bike shoes tested and rated by our expert reviewer
TomTom Runner Cardio run watch review
We review TomTom’s Runner Cardio and decide we’d wait for the second-generation to iron out the flaws
Review: Headstrong Posture Trainer swimming tool
A smart concept for improving your swimming, but won’t work for everyone
Pearl Izumi Iso Seek IV
At 400g this is the heaviest shoe on test. When getting a feel for them out of the box, this weighty stack manifests itself in a highly inflexible shoe. On flat and non-technical trails this isn’t a problem, and they cope well with moderate, gently undulating off-road terrain. They also perform proficiently on hardpack terrain, […]
Asics Gel-Trail Sensor 5
If you’re used to Asics road shoes then these trail offerings will feel familiar. Sadly, like several of their higher-end road shoes, we can’t help conclude that they’re over-engineered. The 396g weight is at the heavier end, and do you really need gel cushioning on the rear and forefoot and a ‘Rock Protection Plate’ in […]
Blueseventy Eclipse
We had high hopes for this one: a well-respected swim brand, a stylish design and a quality finish. Unfortunately, the sizing let it down. A 34 was almost big enough for two people to fit in to and, again, the double layer – which this time was used across almost the entire suit, even the […]
Orca One Piece
First impressions? Buy the size up. The 10 made us feel like we were slowing being squeezed in a vice, rendering us almost hunchback in the water. Once in the 12… well it was still too tight, most noticeably across the shoulders. Like the Aqua Sphere the Orca has two layers on the front panel, […]
Aqua Sphere Manaus
A simple yet striking design from the swimwear behemoths Aqua Sphere. Although we were a little worried that it would be too small – as there didn’t seem to be much give getting it on, it fitted like a second skin; testing a 34 (a UK10), the sizing was spot on. With the yellow flatlock-stitched […]
Hoka One One Bondi B
Here we have a shoe that’s trying to break down the paradigms of performance running footwear… and has failed. Or at least it has when you compare it to, say, the subtlety of Newton’s energy return system. Rather, the One One Bondi B (seriously?) will have you leaving the house looking like a Tweenie. Name […]
Topeak Panoram V10c
Delivering both speed and cadence for under £65, the Topeak gets off to a good start. But once you begin installation, you quickly fall out of love. The wireless cadence sensor is neat enough and a simple zip tie affair, but that’s as good as it gets. A wired speed sensor really belongs on a […]
SiS Burner Gel (60ml)
This is a novel approach to fuelling where the addition of 1g of L-Carnitine to 19g of carbohydrate is purported to encourage fat metabolism as an energy store to spare muscle glycogen. L-Carnitine has been linked to this but there’s limited evidence for sports performance enhancement in the literature. We certainly didn’t notice any tangible […]
Sharkeye Tracker
If you want to get to the bottom of your swim limitations, or have aspirations of becoming a coach, then the Sharkeye could be for you. This standalone underwater camera lets you walk alongside a swimmer – pending approval from your pool – to capture their technique as well as being able to view the […]
Zone3 Buoyancy Shorts
A common complaint among us triathletes is just how poor our swim performance can be. And one of the main reasons that we fall foul to bad form is because of sinking legs and a whole load of ensuing drag. Given the assistance that a wetsuit provides with buoyancy and hydrodynamics, many of us train […]
Lucozade Sport Pro Muscle
The Lucozade brand is highly credible in terms of sports nutrition, producing great tasting and convenient protein shakes for someone looking to recover fast. What’s also going for the Sport Pro Muscle is the fact that it’s neither synthetic or powdery, as you so often find in similar products. The main reason for this it […]
Aqua Sphere Tiffany Nero Buttercup swim suit
Of all the swimsuits we’ve tested recently, this is the most unconventional looking. With its partially zip-fronted chest, it looks more like a cross between a tri-suit and a recreational swimming costume than a suit designed for training in the pool. It’s well-lined through the front so it should feel comfortable but, rather disappointingly, there’s […]
