Do I need an aero helmet for triathlon?
Tri coach Joe Beer and record-breaking time triallist Matt Bottrill discuss the need for aero helmets, the time you save and whether they are worth using in all conditions.
Bike
Is a road bike or triathlon bike best for a hilly Ironman?
Mark Kleanthous explains how to decide which bike is most suitable for the Ironman course you’re racing.
First look: 2-Spoke M5 carbon wheels
Will these wheels turn crosswinds into free speed? We take a look at some unusual wheels from 2-Spoke
Bianchi Oltre XR4 road bike review
They have road bike heritage, prestige and elegance in spades. But how will Bianchi’s latest serve as a triathlon-worthy bike? We mount the Oltre XR4 to find out…
How to choose the right cycling helmet for race-day
Jamie Wilkins explains how to make the right helmet choice for your triathlon…
The Cervélo P5X triathlon bike gets a test ride
Cervélo has proclaimed the P5X as the ‘ultimate triathlon bike’, taking over three years to perfect it. We took the Cervélo P5X for a first ride at the Euro launch in Andalusia…
Disc brakes: the pros and cons
There seems to have been a big ‘shift’ in braking tech in recent years. Nik Cook explains the benefits and drawbacks of disc brakes
Planet X Exo 3 triathlon bike review
Planet X have a huge UK triathlon heritage and are used to winning on value. And with the release of the long-awaited Exo3, they’re
aiming to take on the best and win on speed, too. Jamie Wilkins took it for a test ride to find out if they achieved it…
Cassette and chainring combination: how to choose the right set-up
Confused about the best cassette and chainring set-up for training and racing, and wondering whether different events should demand different choices? Nik Cook explains what you need to know
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 triathlon bike review
With Jan Frodeno taking the Ironman world titles in 2015 and 2016, and the iron-distance record, aboard it, Canyon have had a dream start for their new Speedmax CF SLX tri machine. And now it’s available to us mere mortals. We got the exclusive first UK test…
Boardman Air 9.9 (Brownlee Signature Edition) bike review
The Boardman Air 9.9 is the Brownlee brothers’ bike of choice – and we got our hands on an exclusive test model. Jack Sexty took it for a test ride to see if it delivered a Brownlee performance
Eastway Emitter R4 bike review
Eastway has returned, backed by Wiggle. So what can the partnership offer in the training and race-day stakes? We ride their sub-£1k offering to find out
Orbea Ordu Ltd M201 triathlon bike review
Orbea’s new aero racer, the Ordu Lts M201, promises both more user friendliness for tri and more speed – is it too good to be true? Jamie Wilkins takes it for a test ride
Look 796 Monoblade triathlon bike review
The astonishingly thin aero tri bike, the Look 796 Monoblade, promises to slide through the air like it isn’t even there. We tested it to find out how the theory works in the real world…
V02 V:Pro:Carbon bike review
Boutique British bike brand V02 have given their Pro Carbon frame a makeover. And with the previous version scoring highly in 220, we were keen to get testing…
Sensa Dura Integra Pro tri bike review
This open mould steed from the established Dutch brand is now officially available in the UK. So will it rise above the stern sub-£3k competition or leave you lying low?
Garmin Edge 820 bike computer review
Garmin’s latest cycling-specific GPS computer is effectively its flagship Edge 1000 in the body of the popular performance-focused Garmin Edge 520.
Zipp release their radical new 454 NSW wheel, priced £3,500
Radical new wheel design for the aero market inspired by the humpback whale
Video: Ventum One gets a test ride
Watch Jamie Wilkins taking the Ventum One, claimed to be the fastest triathlon bike in the world, for a spin and listen to his thoughts on to whether it lives up to expectation
Ventum One bike review
The product of a group of highly talented and free-thinking engineers, the radical Ventum One is claimed to be the world’s fastest tri bike. We put it to the test…
Cervélo P5X launches at Kona
Cervélo Cycles have launched its new P5X model at this year’s Ironman World Championship. Read all about it here…
Diamondback claims world’s fastest tri bike with new Andean
Features include disc brakes and an enveloping aero frame without seatstays
Textreme Disc & Tri-Spoke race wheel review
Are these the ultimate race wheels and worth the massive price tag of £2,299.99 per wheel (yep thats right – near enough £4,600 for your bike) ? Jamie Wilkins takes them for a spin to find out
