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2nd step tri bikes

These are tri bikes that sell in the $1900 to $2400 range. We're calling them 2nd step because they're a step above entry level, but not yet to the mid-price range. Herein we look at some attractive values from Kuota and Quintana Roo.

Entry-level tri bikes: Trek and Fuji

There aren't many complete tri bikes for sale under $1900 anymore. But there are six, three of which we've already reviewed, two more are reviewed here, the Trek Equinox 7 and the Fuji Aloha 2.0

Stability shoes: Part 1

It's that important category between Neutral and Motion Control, where a lot of the best selling models sit. We'll look at the best-selling Adrenalin, the red hot Kayano, and the eyebrow raising Avia.

Motion Control footwear 2009

Hey, big guy, here are your motion control running shoes for Spring 09. In this first edition are the models from Asics (Gel Foundation) and Brooks (Beast, Ariel and Addiction)

Running footwear 09: racing flats

If you're a 180 pound triathlete, a 6 ounce shoe is probably out. But if you're a 145 pounder with a good footfall, an 8 ounce shoe might be in. Here's our first round of overviews of 09's racing flats.

2009 tri bikes at the entry level

The flip side of our red hot demographic is that "entry level" in triathlon does not start at the entry level. Here's our $1500-and-up look at tri bikes for 09, starting with Cervelo, Felt and QR.

What We Have Noticed: Xtenex, Zipp, Avia, fi’zi:k

Starting today you'll see a new editorial feature on slowtwitch called "What We Have Noticed" and in this new series we'll cover products and services we have stumbled upon. But we are not reviewing these items, we are merely introducing them.

The Winter months

It's January. What now? Let's take stock. You're fat, out of shape, and your motivation ebbs and flows. Perfect. We have you right where we want you. Time to start training.