🎯 Training & Race Day
~$250Synergy Volution — Entry-level wetsuit
Best for: First wetsuit purchase
2026 Gear Guide
FullKitTri cuts through the marketing on triathlon gear. Honest roundups, head-to-head comparisons, and buyer's guides for wetsuits, bikes, GPS watches, tri suits, and more — at every budget.
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Wetsuits, goggles, and swim accessories for pool training and open water racing.
See guidesTri bikes, road bikes, and aero upgrades across every budget tier.
See guidesMultisport GPS watches from Garmin, Coros, Polar, Apple, and Suunto.
See guidesOne- and two-piece tri suits for sprints, 70.3, and full Ironman distance.
See guidesRunning shoes for the run leg and cycling shoes built for fast transitions.
See guidesRace-day fuel: gels, drink mixes, bars, and hydration strategies that work.
See guidesTransition tips, race-day checklists, sizing guides, and head-to-head gear comparisons.
See guidesStaff picks
The #1 pick from every category — what we'd buy if we had to rebuild our race kit today.
🎯 Training & Race Day
~$250Best for: First wetsuit purchase
🚴 Triathlon Bikes
~$300Best for: Most triathletes — sprint through full Ironman
🚴 Triathlon Bikes
~$350Best for: Most triathletes training and racing up to 70.3
👟 Run & Bike Shoes
~$250Best for: Most triathletes — sprint through Ironman
⚡ Nutrition
~$15 (60 chews)Best for: Most triathletes — 70.3 and Ironman in moderate heat
🌊 Swim Gear
~$40Best for: Most triathletes — the 'just works' pick
The magazine
A complete triathlon gear checklist for first-time racers — what you actually need for the swim, bike, and run, what you can skip, and what to spend money on.
Read the guideThe aero helmets worth the watts: short-tail vs. long-tail, ventilation trade-offs, and which models actually save time at age-group speeds.
Read the guideThe best GPS bike computers for triathlon training and racing — from budget to premium, compared on battery life, navigation, power-meter support, and readability.
Read the guideTri-specific cycling shoes made for fast transitions, wet feet, and long-course comfort — plus the best road shoes worth considering for triathletes.
Read the guideSalt tablets and electrolyte capsules that prevent cramping and save races — compared on sodium dose, ingredients, and when to use which.
Read the guideThe best open water goggles for triathlon — wide peripheral vision, anti-fog coatings, and tinted lenses compared across sprint, 70.3, and Ironman distances.
Read the guideThe monthly gear drop
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