220 Triathlon April 2018 - Buyer's Guide
Posted by Toby Dickson on 23rd Feb 2018
The 220 Triathlon Buyer's Guide is a fantastic way of reviewing new kit before purchasing. In this post we will be going through which items they have reviewed in the April 2018 Edition.
TWO-PIECE TRISUITS:
Wearing a separate vest and shorts is often a more comfortable option for long-distance racing.
2XU COMPRESSION TRI
"Every once in a while, a new piece of kit arrives into 220 Towers and blows our socks off, proving instantly impressive and very hard to fault. The 2XU set fits into this category. The shorts boast some of the compressive properties from 2XU's high quality run tights, and you can feel the compression working on both the bike and run. The lightweight pad borrows the best bits with a slender fleece-lined and multi-density chamois, creating a winning hybrid for hour-upon-hour comfort. The stretchy leg grippers have plenty of give and find that sweet spot of unrestrictive tension. The striking top also boasts two gel-sized rear pockets, and features mesh panels on the shoulders and sides to complete a very breathable package. For racing Ironman in 2018, there isn't a tri-suit we'd recommend more."
ENDURA QDC DRAG2ZERO
"We've always found Endura's tri-suits too tight for racing, a range restricted to those with top-end ambitions, top-end budgets and ultra lean figures only. Freed from the restrictiveness that all-in-one suits can provide, we found the two-piece Drag2Zero comes into its own as a separate outfit, proving surprisingly comfy and still offering all the aero gains that top Endura Iron Athletes Tim Don and Rachel Joyce have been experiencing. Like the Zone3, there's wind stopping in the mix across the front and the sizable side panels offer breath-ability. The techy pad is top-draw but, while there are time-saving gains in it, we found the legs quite long, and the top fails to feature a zipper guard, our often-repeated tri-suit pet hate, and a chafing hot spot that should - and could - be avoided.
WOMEN'S RUN TIGHTS
As well as keeping you warm, a good set of run tights will add compression to help your legs recover faster.
2XU MCS RUN TIGHTS
"As you'd expect for a brand known for their compression, these 2XU tights fit like a second skin (once you wriggle in) and gave an excellent level of support to the legs during our run sessions thanks to the 'anatomical mapping' targeted support. Okay, so they don't feel as flexbile as others, but the trade-off is your legs feel fresher for longer and the mid-rise waistband was very comfortable. They also felt top quality and a zipped pocket on the rear was a welcome add-on."
Are you interested in the new 2018 Ranges from the main triathlon brands? Follow the links below to discover more: