Ridley have released ‘value’ versions of their top-end road and TT bikes for 2011, reports James Huang, technical editor Riders who are pining after Ridley’s top-end Noah or Dean carbon fibre flagships but can’t afford their premium prices have two…
This tri suit from Zoot is one of the very best on the market, and great value too. So why were our testers so impressed? £85 www.zootsports.com This tri suit arrived too late for our group test in issue 19…
This tyre and wheel combo from Mavic isn’t cheap, but the K10s are light, tough and have an impressive feel. £899 www.mavic.com Mavic have been making rims since 1935 and complete wheels since 1994, but the K10s are their first…
Time are more well known for their excellent frames and pedals, so how do their tri shoes measure up? £139.95 www.chickencycles.co.uk Pedal and frame manufacturers Time only do one tri shoe, so they’ve made sure it’s a good one. The…
Little luxuries aren’t top of everyone’s agenda at the moment, but Saucony’s top-end stability shoe has been revamped with just that in mind. Price: £105 Weight: 360g www.saucony.co.uk The price has gone up £10 since last year’s model, but you…
If you can afford the hefty-ish price tag and the optional extras, this impressive bike computer from Polar could revolutionise your ride. £234.50 + £43.50 (cadence) + £48.50 (data transfer) www.polarelectro.co.uk Using a heart-rate monitor is an effective method of…
These delicious energy bars didn’t last long in the TriRadar office. But how effective are they? £37.49 (box of 30) or £1.25 each www.highfive.co.uk We’ve eaten enough of these bars in the last month to call ourselves true experts. Like…
British Triathlon have announced a new partnership with online retailers Wiggle, and Focus bikes, as part of their new online shop, www.britishtriathlonshop.org. Wiggle, who already sponsor top triathletes including Stuart Hayes, Jodie Stimpson and Emma-Kate Lidbury (pictured), will become the…
These unique-looking running shoes allow you to run ‘barefoot’ without hurting yourself. But how effective are they? £98.99 www.primallifestyle.com Five Fingers Speed have been designed to help ease you through the difficult transition from heel striking into a midfoot strike,…
A new Apple iPhone app from Nike+ should solve the ‘heavy cover’ problem of GPS speed-and-distance monitors. The app is designed to move from GPS tracking to an accelerometer without missing a beat, so if you run into a built-up…