Smith Optics PivLock Arena – Review
Finding a proper pair of sunglasses is a balance. On one hand, you research to find the newest and best features; and on the other, you want that perfect fit. […]
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Garmin 920xt – Review
Back when we tested the Garmin 910xt, we called it the gold standard in multisport watches. It was reliable, easy to use, and trouble-free. However, being released in 2012, the […]
Rudy Project Transition 46 – Review
Luxury, at times, is difficult to quantify. If you go just by numbers you’ll miss the superior product, because details don’t always stack up that way. Quality is just as […]
Giant Rivet and Rivet TT – First Look
Last week at Sea Otter Giant released not one, but two aero new aero helmets – the Rivet for road racing and the Rivet TT for time trials. To be […]
ENVE SES Aero Bar – Final Thoughts
When we decided to focus on long-term reviews, we didn’t necessarily have the ENVE SES Aero Bar in mind. Our extended review process allows us to really get a feel […]
TriRig Alpha X – First Look
If you wish to run, first you must walk. Although we think that might not apply to Nick Salazar, the brains behind TriRig and its component line, the Alpha, Sigma, […]
TriRig Omega X – First Look
Two years ago we called TriRig’s Omega the “best mechanical rim brake on the market,” and we meant it. It was aerodynamically faired, easy to set for different wheels, stopped […]
Rudy Project Wing57 – Review
When a company like Rudy Project launches a new aero helmet, everyone in transition takes notice. And that’s not just because they have the highest helmet count in Kona year […]
Recon Jet – Update
We’ve been very excited about the Recon Jet for a while now. The concept of a wearable multisport (intended for running and cycling) display that you see regardless of your […]
SKLZ AccuRoller – Review
Warm-up and recovery products tend to be one size fits all. They either work for you, or not. And to be honest, we always thought that was just fine. But […]
Trek Precision Fit – Review
Two months ago we shared our thoughts on the Trek Speed Concept and declared that if we were willing to race it, we would certainly buy it. Well last month […]
SportRx Prescription Lenses – Final Thoughts
We recently read “Fierce Conversations” by Susan Scott and while most of the book’s lessons do not apply to triathlon (though every few months we tend to have fierce conversations […]
Oakley Jawbreaker – First Look
For the past year we have seen a new pair of Oakley sunglasses making appearances throughout the pro peloton – most noticeably on Mark Cavendish. Featuring a single-lens design with […]
FLO Disc – Review
In triathlon, it’s commonly accepted that to go faster, all one needs to do is apply money to the problem. For the most part, this is true – we have […]
Cannondale Slice UItegra Di2 – Review
The challenge with reviewing a product that seeks to buck a trend is that all of our standard comparisons fall flat. Of course it’s not that we can’t make a […]
Spy Optics Daft – Review
Sunglasses are a necessity for a triathlete. Whether on the bike or run, they help ensure you can actually see your way to the finish line. Although sunglasses are also […]
Backbottle – First Look
We hate stopping on our long rides. In fact, it honestly may be Mike’s biggest pet peeve. Although even he’ll admit that sooner or later you are going to run […]
Fix It Sticks Replaceable Edition – Review
The cycling multi-tool is typically a lesson in compromise. It has to have all of the bits we need to wrench our bike in an emergency while still remaining small […]
Wahoo KICKR – Quick Take
You know a product is a good one when we dread sending it back at the end of the review cycle. Fortunately, we typically get at least a few good […]
Ogio Ironman M9 – Review
Sometimes you have to admit you have a problem. And in our case, we can be over-packers. We show up at a race with everything we need plus enough spares […]