Triathlon comes with a lot of equipment to acquire: bike, tri-suit, sensors, turbo trainers, etc. This section covers everything related to triathlon equipment: what to buy, what is necessary, how to save money, and how to use your equipment to improve your triathlon performance.
Race identification is important in any sport on race days. In triathlon, as a competitor, you will need several identifiers for the race: on the skin, on the helmet, on the bike, during the run, and the swim… and it can be quite overwhelming to follow. As a spectator, you can easily tell apart triathletes from other sports on race…
You have just bought a Wahoo Kickr or are about to buy one. So you probably have lots of questions to make sure it is compatible with the Garmin devices you already own. I will answer below to a list of common questions with regards to Wahoo Kickr and Garmin. Can Wahoo Kickr connect to Garmin? The Wahoo Kickr can…
Smart trainers are designed to be used with a cycling app such as Zwift. But these apps generally require a monthly subscription, which can end up being quite costly. You probably wonder if it is possible to use a smart trainer such as the Wahoo Kickr without paying for a cycling app. Wahoo Kickr smart trainer can be used without…
Smart trainers are an important piece of equipment for anyone that wants to improve their cycling performance. They propose interesting ways of training with a wide range of metrics. Like power meters, smart trainers also measure power. But since it’s not their sole purpose, many people wonder if smart trainers are less accurate than dedicated power meters. So what’s the…
Got a wetsuit? And you would like to amend its length a bit? Then you are in the right location. You can cut a wetsuit with sharp scissors to shorten it. Neoprene is a material that sticks together and doesn’t fray. Many wetsuits have cloth taped over the seams. You can add some cement over the seams after cutting if…
If you are a keen cyclist who wants to improve your wattage to be stronger and faster: you probably wonder if you need a power meter or a smart trainer. Assuming you cannot buy both devices, which one should you buy first that will bring you the most benefit? It is best to buy a smart trainer before a power…
Triathlon is often seen as an expensive sport. Especially if you are new to the sport, you don’t know yet if it is worth spending money on lots of equipment for your first races. Even buying a tri suit can be expensive for a first race. Therefore, it is quite common to wonder: can I run shirtless in a triathlon?…
If you own a wheel-on bike trainer or are looking to buy one, you probably wonder whether it can damage your tire and if you need to buy a specific bike trainer tire. On-wheel bike trainers will damage your bike tire. It will flatten the tire due to the friction between the tire and the roller. You can avoid this…
If you have got a Wahoo Kickr turbo trainer and looking for a rocker plate: you are in the right place! Let’s see what are the best rocker plates available in the market in 2021! If you own a different trainer and are looking to buy a rocker plate, go check out this article I wrote where I compare a…
If you are a cyclist who practices indoor training, you have probably heard someone mention the words ‘rocker plate’. Maybe they even said that’s it’s a life-changer for your indoor practice. But what is a rocker plate? How does it work? And should you buy one? Let’s dig into the details! What is a rocker plate? A rocker plate is…
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