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  • Jun. 30, 2008
    GEAR REVIEW: Reynolds SDV66 C
    Reynolds is treading on dangerous ground. The SDV66 C (spelled out: super deep V rim 66m clincher) is in direct competition with the ubiquitous Zipp 404 clincher. The SDV’s are built to rims of similar depth (58mm for the 404 and 66mm for the ...
  • Jun. 24, 2008
    Blackwell Research 50mm Carbon Clincher
    The Blackwell Research 50mm Carbon Clincher begs the question: Is a carbon-rimmed clincher better than an aluminum clincher? The two biggest differences between carbon and aluminum rims are weight and braking performance. Weight: ...
  • Jun. 9, 2008
    Tools for Transition
    Watching Javier Gomez, Vanessa Fernandez and the International Triathlon Union elite field execute surgically precise transitions at the world championship this weekend reminded me just how inept I am at the fourth discipline. Vanessa may not need ...
  • Jun. 2, 2008
    HED Vantage Eight
    The simple solution is almost always the best solution when it comes to bike parts. Some manufacturers spend a lot of effort designing a complicated way to accomplish something simple - but not HED. Rather reinventing the wheel, the company has ...
  • May. 27, 2008
    Spring 2008 Racing Flats Review
    Our testers have returned from their runs, our shoe guru has collected the data, so here it is! The most in-depth analysis of the top racing flats. ADIDAS adidas adizero Tempo/Tempaya $110, adidas.com M: 6-13, 14, 15 ...
  • May. 20, 2008
    ISM Adamo
    I know, I know. This saddle looks more like a pair of grill tongs than a supportive bike seat. For those who can get past the seat’s admittedly goofy look, the ISM Adamo may be the answer to years of tri saddle discomfort. Road saddles are ...
  • May. 12, 2008
    Selle San Marco Zoncolan TriathGel
    Some manufacturers just don’t get it. Sticking a long, squishy nose on a road saddle does not create a triathlon saddle. Sadly, Selle San Marco did just that when designing its newest tri saddle, the Zoncolan TriathGel. Sure, the saddle is ...
  • May. 5, 2008
    Specialized Tritip
    Ever since Specialized introduced the Body Geometry line of products, it has been coming up with innovative ways to make cycling more comfortable. The Tritip is no exception. Specialized knows that a saddle has to contact the sit bones for it to be ...
  • Apr. 28, 2008
    Orca 3.8
    Admit it—we wear wetsuits for free speed. Sure, they make chilly open-water swims tolerable, but we choose a suit for performance enhancement, not warmth. Because of this fact, wetsuits are just as important in 77 degree water as they are in 67 ...
  • Apr. 22, 2008
    Zoot Ultra Tempo+
    "Hello, my name is ________ and I’m addicted to carbon fiber." If your name fits in the blank, the Zoot Ultra Tempo+ can give you that carbon fix. Finally, someone has found a use for carbon fiber during the third leg. Zoot uses the CarbonSpan ...
  • Apr. 14, 2008
    GEAR REVIEW: Camaro Speedskin
    Austrian company Camaro has been cranking out watersports wear for 40 years but just brought its lineup of wetties, skins and speedsuits to American markets in 2007. While not as abundant at triathlon start lines as Fastskins or SpeedZuits, Camaro's ...
  • Apr. 7, 2008
    GEAR REVIEW: 2XU Compression Short
    If a tricked-out tri bike, a top-flight coach and every other luxurious piece of tri gear are your ideas of necessities, the 2XU Compression Short is a great addition to your collection. At $75 a pop, this is no small apparel purchase, but if you ...
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