Review: 2XU G:2 Compression trisuit
Shines at long-distance thanks to its comfort and pockets, but let down by swathe of charcoal on the groin area
Tri-suits
Review: ZeroD oSUIT tri-suit
A techy marvel for the cream of tri, but not aimed at the completers
Review: Blueseventy TX2000 tri-suit
Unshowy but will always impress. The Matt Damon of tri-suits
Review: Tyr Competitor tri-suit
Top-class tri-suit offering comfort and compression. Highly recommended
Arena Carbon-Pro tri-suit
New carbon-lined race suit marks a dramatic return to tri for swimwear giants Arena
Endurance Junkie Hot Ice Sportwool Tri-Suit
Endurance Junkie’s Hot Ice model features a completely white back panel to reflect heat. The shorts are a compressive Lycra-based fabric and the top is Merino-based Sportwool, which is comfy and quick drying. Covering your body in the heat may seem counterintuitive, but will make sense if you’ve ever been burnt riding the Queen K. […]
Louis Garneau Elite Lazer Tek Shorts and Jersey
Competitively priced triathlon suit, and very comfortable too
Zoot ULTRA Tri Racesuit
Smart design features, as to be expected from a top-end triathlon suit
Blueseventy Endurance tri suit
Smartly styled triathlon suit and comfy, but a little on the small side
Jaggad One
The One tri-suit is the latest offering from Jaggad, an Australian company currently making great strides in the UK via online behemoths Wiggle. Made from lightweight TricoTech fabric, the garment boasts good-sized padding where you need it that, at the same time, doesn’t soak up litres of water or get in the way for running. […]
Speedo LZR Tri-Pro
Tasked with replicating the success of the all-conquering LZR Racer swimsuit in triathlon, Speedo has come up with the LZR Racer Tri-Pro, the first in a line of new products. But far from shortening the legs and sticking padding into the backside of the LZR Racer, Speedo has rolled out an entirely different beast when […]
Zone 3 Aeroforce
New Brit brand Zone3 has stepped up to the pontoon with a tri-suit designed for the needs of top-end athletes. Using their patented Aeroforce material to help reduce water absorption during the swim, the tri-suit has Teflon coating to provide minimal resistance through the water. The breathable material allows sweat and moisture to be removed […]
Santini FS770 GTR Pepe
Santini traditionally specialises in cycling apparel, but has been making in-roads into the tri market for the last couple of years. Available in three colours (black, red and azurro) its Pepe tri-suit is made from a sleek, lightweight fabric and features Santini’s renowned gel chamois pad. To start on a negative, the medium we tested […]
Fusion Multisport
Fusion may not be the first brand that springs to the minds of the masses, but boutique companies such as these are really driving the quality of tri products forward. The Multisport is primarily focused on the long-distance athlete and has clearly been designed for comfort. A superb base fabric covers and supports the legs […]
TYR Tracer Short John
This women’s tri-suit from swimwear experts TYR features compression panels to balance surface pressure and boost blood flow, as well as increase muscle fibre activity while reducing muscle vibrations. TYR also say the fabric has “calenderisation” properties, that allow it to warm the muscles quickly, and wicking effects to avoid overheating. But the real selling […]
Zoot Tri Ultra
This is the pinnacle piece of race apparel from American tri experts Zoot, and delivers a good balance of comfort and performance. The fabric provides a fine level of compression, but the short (seven-inch) inseam means this manifests mid-thigh. For more muscular athletes this could be a source of discomfort. That said, the hem is […]
Spiuk ?Evolution 2
Spiuk’s latest offering is a female-specific tri-suit based on their respected swimsuit. First up, the lightweight and slick fabric of the Evolution 2 gives it a fast feel in the water, thanks primarily to little absorption. The open-back design is unique to the women’s tri-suits tested here and we really like the look. Not only […]
Craft Elite
The first thing we noticed about the Craft Elite suit was the colour: while it may appeal to some tastes, we think it’s decidedly dull. But that negative vibe didn’t transcend to its feel – it’s comfortable and doesn’t restrict movement in any of the disciplines. A good chamois provides sufficient padding on the bike, […]
TriGirl Victoria
TriGirl is one of the few women-specific triathlon brands on the market, and prides itself on design and development ‘by women for women’. We like the colours and design of this suit, which are far brighter than most competitors’ offerings. It has an inner support around the chest, which performs well on the run, making […]
Saucony Elite
Traditionally a runner’s brand, ?Saucony has spread its wings and moved into the tri market. The Elite suit is its female-specific tri-suit, which is new in name but not in construction, as it’s simply the renamed Athena tri-suit. Like the Athena, the first thing you notice is the overly large size. On the plus side, […]
2XU Elite Tri-Suit WT1005d
2XU is well established in the triathlon market with a heritage of producing solid performance garments. And the Elite certainly follows this trend… Generally it’s well fitted with a snug, comfortable feel. During the swim the fit is perfect around the neck, thighs and underarms, which prevents any water entry and thus reducing extra resistance […]
Erox Endurance Men’s Olympic
New to the UK for the 2009 season, Erox is a Swiss triathlon-only brand with a great range of products, from wheels to shoes to bikes, of which we tested last issue. The Endurance provides a simple performance offering with a snug fit that contours well over the body. This snugness becomes a touch too […]
Spiuk Second Skin Unisex
Spiuk is well known in the triathlon arena, in no small part thanks to Spain’s Javier Gomez storming many a World Cup over the last few seasons. They’ve garnered a strong reputation… which carries over to the Second Skin. In short, it does exactly what it says on the tin, fitting very close to the […]
Orca Core Race
The Core Race is at the more affordable end of Orca’s 2009 range, but offers ?both an excellent level of comfort ?and a well-composed collection of ?technical fabrics. The supple material ensures a forgiving fit, and high levels of breathability are achieved thanks to large areas of mesh ?around the shoulders and back. Orca’s meshing […]
