Articles for Column: New Products

Vittoria Pit Stop
On 1/9/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
I am a big proponent of tubular tires and I use them even for everyday training. Many triathletes, though, are very concerned about flats when racing on tubular tires so they race on clinchers. I can certainly understand your trepidations and the ...
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Training Plans
On 1/13/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
Training Plans for Multisport Athletes, 2nd Edition: Your Essential Guide to Triathlon, Dualthlon, Xterra, Ironman, Danskin, and Endurance Racing
by Gale Bernhardt
Gale Bernhardt's training plans have helped tens of thousands of self-coached athletes ...
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Tri-Aids' Swimsafe
On 1/16/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
An open water swim can be the most intimidating aspect of a triathlon for many people, especially those new to the sport. This new safety device from Tri-Aids just may be that little measure of comfort that drops your level of anxiety enough to either ...
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Jelly Belly Sports Beans
On 1/30/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
For all of you out there who cannot stomach gel, Jelly Belly introduces Sports Beans. Now you can get 25g of carb replacement (100 carories) along with electrolytes (80mg sodium and 40mg potassium) and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C simply by eating a small ...
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Rudy Project SportMask
On 1/30/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
A slick new wrap around style from Rudy Project that uses "quick change" lenses and an adjustable nose piece. There are 5 frame colors and 7 different lenses. MSRP $135.00
RUDY PROJECT SPORTMASK:
This aerodynamic sculpture combines subtle ...
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Adidas Tri Shoes
On 2/15/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
There's no reason to complain when yet another experienced athletic footwear company jumps into the cycling shoe business. If you have any doubt that our sport is growing in popularity, then just look at the ever expanding list of companies trying to ...
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Zipp Tangente Tires
On 2/20/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
If dimpled wheels aren't enough to satisfy your aero needs, Zipp has developed dimpled tires! That's right, now your dimpled Zipp racing wheels can have their perfect mate, 21mm wide dimpled tires. Zipp claims they will reduce engine output 1 - 3 watts ...
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Blackwell Research Reversible Seat Post
On 2/21/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
I'm always looking for good quality forward offset seat posts for those using road bike geometry bikes in triathlons. The easiest way to turn a proper fitting road bike into a tri bike is to use a post with forward offset to move your saddle closer to ...
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LAS Crono
On 2/21/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
If you don't mind looking a little too into triathlons, then you can fly down the road with this aero helmet from LAS.
LAS Crono - MSRP $234.00
The long tear drop shaped aero helmet features a one-size fits all adjustability system. Aerodynamically ...
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Spiuk Kronos
On 2/21/2007, Author Kevin D. Graham
Now this is a good looking aero helmet!
SPIUK KRONOS
The KRONOS Helmet makes the pinnacle of professional aerodynamic headwear available to cyclists in the U.S. It is the same TT helmet design and technology used by the Caisse d’Epargne/Illes ...
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