Ryzon Verge Aero Tri Race Suit review

In a similar fashion to Surpas’ Insane 2 Speedsuit (yours for £564.60), German brand Ryzon has thrown the kitchen sink and more into the development of the Verge Aero Tri Race Suit. 

The result is a formidable creation that’s ultra lightweight, furiously aerodynamic and truly innovative.

But the £545 / $690 price tag puts it out of reach for all but those with the deepest fiscal pockets or with a Ryzon sponsorship (of which German tri legend Jan Frodeno is one).

A design in development for eight years 

The Verge Aero Tri Race Suit has reportedly been eight years in development and included input from Frodo. This is a darn sight longer than it took to name the suit. 

Like Ryzon’s previous suits that we’ve tested, it looks the part out of the box. 

An understated yet stylish aesthetic is apparent in this ‘Sunken Teal’ suit (a Knight Black’ is also available, with the female colourways the same as the men’s). 

Comfortable and slim-fitting

Onto the body and the supple Italian fabrics find the sweetspot between figure-hugging fit and comfort.

The lengthy arm sleeves offer unrestrictive flexibility on the swim and the hydrodynamic fabric also beads water on the suit. 

Moreover, the single covered rear pocket aids swim speed. It’s big and secure enough to hold a trio of energy gels on the bike and run.

The internal arm grippers are subtle yet hold the sleeves in place.

But I was underwhelmed by the leg bands that felt too tight and led to a touch of sausage-leg syndrome. 

The camlock zipper has a quality full-length garage and is easy to undo on the move. 

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the extreme aero focus, it doesn’t breakaway below the belly for easier toilet stops.

Internal innovations

Two of the suit’s major innovations come internally. 

There’s one of the leanest and lightest tri-specific pads imaginable.

But the three-layer construction is padded in all the right places and provides enough support for longer events. 

I’d draw the line at 70.3, but I’m sure those with tougher bottoms and faster splits could tackle Ironman. 

There are also two internal pockets located on the chest that can hold nutrition at the top and cold sponges or ice underneath.

A Graphene Gridflow Technology is built into the fabric to offer further cooling benefits. 

Not necessary during this UK summer, but definitely a boon for those racing Kona.

An outrageously-priced tri suit

We need to talk about that price tag, however. There’s no escaping the Ryzon Verge Aero Tri Race Suit is outrageously-priced even for the best tri-suits. 

The material feels tough and durable, and the aero goods (beehive fabric on the back and sleeves, lengthy arms and legs) are in evidence.

But I’ve yet to see any wind-tunnel or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) claims from Ryzon supporting the suit’s aerodynamic prowess. 

That’s something I’d demand if I was a racer looking for every possible marginal gain. 

The suit missed our own wind-tunnel testing session earlier in the 2024 season. 

So currently there’s not enough here to dislodge the tunnel-proven Castelli PR 2 Speed Suit (a still-pricey £360 / $389.99) as my surefire aero tri-suit recommendation.

Ryzon Verge Aero Tri Race Suit specs

Price:	£545 / $690
Available from:	Ryzon: men’s and women’s
Sizes:	XS-XL men’s and women’s
Pockets:	3
Breakaway zip:	No