Gear
First Impressions: 3Sixty5 Fat60 Carbon Clinchers
Prologue: Coming off a 107km TT yesterday on Zwift (at a spicy 32.6 km/h), I wasn’t going to go on an all-out speed test, but rather wanted to give the wheels a good all around test. So, I figured doing a 50k route that I’ve done a lot before (it’s my fall back medium ride)…
What to Look for in a Bike Seat
Whether on a trainer or outside, lots of training means lots of time on a bike seat. While you may not even notice a seat that is right for you, a long ride on the wrong seat is truly unforgettable (for all the wrong reasons). The wrong seat can actually lead to saddle sores which…
Goggles for Open Water Swimming
Pictured above are the TYR Special Ops (top), Aqua Sphere Kayenne (right), and Speedo Vanquisher (bottom left). Ranked by field of vision from widest to narrowest they are: Aqua Sphere, TYR, then Speedo. For open water swimming a wide field of vision is a key consideration. Unlike the controlled environment of the pool, in open…
Choosing a Road Bike Shoe
When it comes to cycling, whether road or time trial/triathlon, there are five essential pieces of gear: bike, helmet, pedals, shoes, and water bottle. That said, your bike may come with a pair of flat pedals and you can start riding in your running shoes. However, as soon as you are comfortable on the bike…
Bike Helmet Types
How many bike helmets do you need? One. However, there are a number of different types of helmet for different purposes, so let me tell you about the five that I have. 1. Commuter: I ride to and from work year-round on a daily basis. Although much of my ride is on dedicated bike trails,…
Cheapest Bike Computer Ever
Chances are that if you don’t already have a bike computer, you want one. Although for some it’s the desire to have a mapped route display for you and save the headaches of navigating complex routes, for almost all triathletes it’s at least the desire to know our current speed. And, if you have a…
Swimwear: Materials Matter
I do like to support local retailers when possible, but when it comes to swimwear, options around where I live are rather limited. For men’s swimwear, to find competition suits versus board shorts there are only ever a handful of suits in a handful of general sports stores. Women have a few more options, but…
Bike Panniers: Size Matters
I commute daily to work as well as doing some summertime bikepacking. Whether it’s to avoid a sweaty back from wearing a backpack, or to fit sufficient gear for a bikepacking adventure, panniers are an essential gear component for my commuter bike. Although you can find an affordable set of Seymour panniers on ebay, this…
Winter Running Shoe: Saucony Xodus 5.0 gtx
If you live in the north where the snow flies, winter running takes some consideration.
