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TYR Lyrca Square Leg Swim Shorts–Final Review

TYR Square Leg Shorts Review

Please check out our update on these shorts. Three weeks ago, we did our initial review of the TYR Square Leg Swim Shorts.  Before we get into our final review, we’ll recap a bit. We picked these shorts based largely ...

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Profile Designs Century Aerobars–Mid-term Review

A few weeks ago, we added an initial review of the Profile Designs Century Aerobars.  Before we proceed, here’s a bit of background.  Profile Designs makes many different versions of aerobars and are the most popular manufacturer of aerobars for ...

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Review of Champion C9 Running Shorts

Good shorts and reasonably durable, though they hold odor. Available at most Target stores, so easy to find

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Nashbar Road Pedal Review

Great beginner pedals, very durable and comfortable

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Final Review of 2Toms SportShield

SportShield Review

Outstanding product that really delivers.

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Final Review of 2Toms BlisterShield

Blistershield Review

A simple and effective powder to prevent blistering. Works well with or without socks

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Initial Review of Profile Designs Century Aero Bars

Early last week, I received the first product for my beginner triathlon series, a set of Profile Designs Century Aerobars.  These are the least expensive bars available from Profile Designs.  Profile is one of the most popular suppliers of aerobars, ...

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Energy Gel Review and Breakdown

A popular question from new and experienced triathletes alike is “What kind of energy gel do you use/recommend?”  I can’t say I’ve tried everything out there, but I’ve gone through quite a bit of gel in the past few years ...

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Headsweats Visor Review

Durable and effective visor, some long term odor issues, but overall a great product

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Bell Delirium Helmet Review

Bell Delirium Helmet

Good beginner helmet, not overly expensive, breathes well, very durable

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