Gear & Tech HUUB release third version of Aegis wetsuits Explicitly designed for triathletes, the Aegis /// is perfect for the beginner to the serious or expert triathlete who want both comfort and performance on race day. The Aegis was HUUB’s first mid-range wetsuit family to take inspiration and key features from the brands’ top-end names such as Aeriou By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Review: SunGod PaceBreaker sunglasses – Look Cool While Dropping Watt Bombs SunGod sunglasses are a relatively new player to the market, a successful, UK based, crowd-funded business who's appeal is focused on the ability to customise the glasses online at an affordable price. SunGod was founded in 2013 and developed from a frustration that to get quality lenses that By David Deakin • 4 min read
Researchers at Tufts University are experimenting with sensors attached to human teeth. Gear & Tech A Wearable RFID Fitness & Calorie Tracker that Mounts to Your Teeth Fitness and calorie monitoring technology is getting interesting. Researchers at the Tufts University Biomedical Engineering Department are experimenting with wearable trackers that mount to your teeth. The tiny monitors use Radio Frequency ID (RFID) technology to track calories, alcohol consumption By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Shimano RD-RX805 and D-RX800 Gear & Tech Shimano Introduces Chain Stabilising Rear Derailleur for Road Bikes As road bike riding diversifies towards multiple road surfaces such as adventure and off-road riding Shimano introduces Ultegra RX, an off-shoot of Ultegra, with a rear clutch derailleur (RD-RX800/RX805) for mechanical and Di2 drivetrains. Riders have been pushing the limits of what a road bike is c By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Shimano Ultegra R7000 Gear & Tech Shimano 105 R7000 Offers Race-inspired Performance for Greater Riding Styles Today’s road riders demand much more than pure on-the-rivet speed. They expect comfort, control and versatility from their bikes, and enjoyment and goal achievement to boot. 105 level riders expect the latest pro-level features but they also want to do more with their bike than racing and training. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Ventum is expanding its line of cutting-edge triathlon racing bicycles Built around the company’s patented Z-shaped frame design, which eliminates the downtube and seat stays while integrating the water bottle into the frame, the expanded Ventum Z line was developed to allow more triathletes to enjoy the aerodynamic advantages of Ventum technology. “We designed our fla By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech DeFeet to Use Blockchain Technology to Stop Counterfeit Products, Improve Customer Experience DeFeet International, a manufacturer of socks and other apparel for cycling, running, and outdoors activities, has partnered with blockchain solutions provider, LuxTag.io. The new technology will accomplish a few goals that help both the company and the customer. When you receive a DeFeet product th By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech ROKA Launches Ultralight Advanced Performance Eyewear with World-Class Roster of Athletes ROKA Sports Inc., the Austin, TX based performance multisport company, has announced the release of its new Advanced Performance for Extreme Conditions (A.P.EX) line of eyewear. The collection was designed from scratch for the athlete who requires the maximum field of view, protection, ultra-lightwe By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Gear & Tech The Brownlee Brothers Launch New Blood Test for Athletes & the Physically Active The Brownlee brothers, a pair of well-known triathletes and Olympics stars, have partnered with Werlabs in Great Britain to create a blood test to help athletes improve their health and athletic performance. Those who take the blood test can monitor "the most relevant markers which can be affe By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Apply to Join the Amateur Specialized Zwift Academy Triathlon Team Zwift, the virtual turbo trainer cycling tool that doubles as a massively multiplayer online game, has partnered with Specialized to create a new elite amateur triathlon team. The recruiting focus is on amateur age-group triathletes, and they plan to make the new team “the best supported amateur tea By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Zwift Set to Revolutionise Indoor Running Zwift, the fitness platform born from gaming, has expanded its product offering to the running community with the launch of Zwift Run Free Access. Until this week Zwift Run was an Alpha product, available only to paying members of its indoor cycling service. Zwift Run will be now offered free of cha By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
UA HOVR Sonic (PRNewsfoto/Under Armour, Inc.) Gear & Tech Under Armour Launches UA HOVR, a Next Generation Cushioning Platform Built to Make You Better Under Armour, a global leader in innovative performance apparel, footwear and equipment, launches UA HOVR, the brand’s latest innovation in footwear cushioning technology. The UA HOVR platform is launching with two running styles — the UA HOVR Sonic and UA HOVR Phantom — and will continue to expand By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Gear & Tech New MIPS F2 and E3 Bike Helmet Safety Products Launched MIPS, the premier brain safety technology company, continues to expand their platform with the new MIPS-F2 and MIPS-E3 solutions. Like all MIPS products, the core technology addresses the rotational forces that are linked to brain injuries, like concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR received a 2017 Good Design Award Suunto Spartan watches continue to gain recognition for their design as Spartan Sport Wrist HR, introduced to the public in March last year, received the appreciated 2017 GOOD DESIGN™ Award. The winning watch has been designed in Finland by Suunto Industrial Designers Tuomas Reivo, Jere Lallo By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Kinetic Fit Power-Training App Offers TrainingPeaks App Integration Kinetic, the leading manufacturer of premium cycling trainers, announced significant updates to the Kinetic Fit training app for iOS and Android allowing Smart Subscribers to import and ride TrainingPeaks interval workouts and opening up Fit-app compatibility to virtually all smart trainer brands. W By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Suunto Launches Suunto 3 Fitness – a Smart Fitness Watch for Active Lifestyle Suunto, a global leader in sports precision instruments, introduces the new Suunto 3 Fitness, a smart and robust fitness watch for people who lead an active lifestyle and value health and wellbeing. A beautifully designed personal training companion and elegant timepiece for everyday use, the Suunto By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Tacx’s Magnum Indoor Trainer is a Running & Cycling Treadmill That Has Triathletes Excited Tacx has released a new smart indoor trainer for triathletes, runners, and cyclists. The Magnum Smart’s treadmill allows you to train on your own bicycle and ride on inclines of up to 15 degrees. It doubles as a running treadmill. The most remarkable thing about this all-in-one trainer is the number By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Review: Is the Orca Predator Wetsuit Too Much for The Average Age Grouper? Before I start, the question I'm going to try an answer is; Is the Orca Predator wetsuit suitable for anyone, and anyone I mean age-group athletes? But before I start I have to admit that I took up triathlon, at the start of my mid-life crisis, so swimming never came, and it still doesn’t, na By David Deakin • 4 min read
Gear & Tech The Sufferfest Releases New Yoga for Cyclists and Triathletes The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training platform for cyclists and triathletes, announced the release of 10 new Yoga for Cyclists videos as part of The Sufferfest Training System for iOS, macOS, and Windows. Developed in partnership with Abi Carver of Yoga 15, these new sessions are designed to buil By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech What to Buy Your Friend For Christmas if They’re a Triathlete Choosing Christmas presents for triathletes can seem overwhelming with so many great products out there, so we’ve curated the best products in triathlon this year. Our list caters to all budgets starting from just $5, listed lowest to highest. Heart Rate Variability App Price: Team pro pricing start By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Gear & Tech CeramicSpeed Introduces Oversized Pulley Wheel System for Campagnolo The Campagnolo riders have been requesting this for a while now, and CeramicSpeed are happy and proud to announce that their popular Oversized Pulley Wheel System (OSPW) is now available in a version compatible with Campagnolo. The OSPW for Campagnolo comes in a 13/19-tooth version with both coated By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Superfeet Unveils ME3D™ Recover; Industry’s First Fully Customised Recovery Slide With more than 40 years’ experience crafting and perfecting foundational support for life on the go, Superfeet is building on the successful introduction of FitStation powered by HP, and proudly previews the next evolution of the experience with ME3D™ Recover – recovery slides. FitStation powered by By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech The Sufferfest Releases Two New Workouts to Build Aerobic Power The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training platform for cyclists and triathletes, announced the release of two new workout videos: The Trick and The Chores. These two high-intensity interval sessions, which feature exclusive footage from the Tour de France and Velon Hammer Series, were designed by spo By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech New Base Workout From The Sufferfest The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training app for cyclists and triathletes, today announced the release of its latest workout, Who Dares. Adding to their extensive library of 43 structured cycling workouts across nine categories, the new session features exclusive footage from the Union Cycliste Inte By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
