Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL (pronounced car·bon) MSRP - $1,199.90 By Lawrence Garcia For years Mavic has been the “go to” road wheel for many Pro Peloton teams and triathletes. However, when you want an aerodynamic, lightweight wheel that actually performs without costing you an arm (and sometimes also
Running 101: Gear You Need By, Vickie Leff, MSW, LCSW aka RunnerMom.com Having the right gear is critical to your success as a runner. No matter how far you go, how fast or slow, your gear can make a huge difference in your comfort. Here is the inside
Powerstroke®: Speed Through Force & Form Freestyle Technique DVD: $29.99 By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Most triathletes do not come from a swimming background so naturally the swimming portion is often the most challenging. Unlike cycling and running, where the more one runs or cycles, the better one gets, the
Cycling 101: Gear You Need By Victor Jiminez Think of going to a fine restaurant. You order your meal and the waiter brings you a bottle of wine and your dinner. But something is different. There are no utensils, no glasses. Just your dinner on plates and a
By D.C. Lucchesi Rudy Project Noyz – MSRP $175 Built to perform, the uber-light frames of the Rudy Project Noyz feel sturdy despite their weight – or lack thereof. If it’s been a while since you’ve rocked the Rudy’s, they fit as well and look as good
Race Belt by Nineteen: $8.00 (without the gel loops) By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Not all race belts are created equal, despite what most triathletes think. This is one of those products that have become a must for every triathlete. It is one of the first purchases novice athletes make.
Cycling for Women: Should You Buy a Women-Specific Bike? Correct bike fit is not just about being short or tall, man or woman; it depends on your fitness level, core strength, and hip and quad flexibility. Ideally, a custom-built bike will take all these factors into account and
Gear Review: Merrell Trail Glove - $110 By Jeff Freer Back in February, shoe giant Merrell entered the barefoot or minimalist running shoe market with a variety of options. All of these shoes have a zero heel lift and a very low midsole height of about 3-4 mm
Ready To Upgrade? If you’ve been riding your road bike with clip-on aero bars and have developed the skill and desire to get your first triathlon specific bike, your local bike shop and triathlon store has plenty of options, including 2010 and new 2011 models. Check out these editor’s
Ready To Upgrade? If you’ve been riding your road bike with clip-on aero bars and have developed the skill and desire to get your first triathlon specific bike, your local bike shop and triathlon store has plenty of options, including 2010 and new 2011 models. Check out these