220Triathlon Edição 334

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FEBRUARY 2017 I I 87
DHB
WETSUIT
£99.99Impressive
and surprisingly flexible
budget option from the
Wiggle stable.
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ZONE3
ADVANCE
£159.00 Quite simply a
stunning suit with great
features that’s an absolute
steal for £159.
YONDA
GHOST
£399.99 Very flexible
and good all-rounder from
the new kids on the
wetsuit block.
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POOL
GOGGLES
Look for a pair that’s
easy to adjust and
with comfortable
gaskets so you can
dial in the best
possible fit. Field of
vision, anti-fogging
properties and zero
leakage are also
vitally important.
WETSUITS
Build quality,
comfort, flexibility
and insulation – the
four key factors
when choosing your
neoprene. Spend
more and the quality
for each tends to
increase.
TRAINING
RUN SHOES
Where possible, go
to a run shop so the
staff can analyse
your gait and
running style.
Also, pay attention
to cushioning,
especially for
off-season miles.
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ROKA
MAVERICK X
$900.00Hands down,
the best wetsuit we’ve ever
tried – buoyant and almost
no restriction = fast times.
PINNACLE
DOLOMITE 5
£1,000.00 A rounded
performance and great
versatility in a remarkably
affordable package.
O ISSUE325/RATING86%
ROAD BIKES
We really can’t stress
enough just how
much a proper bike
fitting will improve
your overall ride and
comfort – so buy
from a shop that
offers this service.
AERO ROAD
HELMETS
As with all lids,
finding a good fit
– both in terms of
comfort and security
– is paramount. Next,
consider ventilation,
weight, price and
design.
CARNAC
AERO ROAD
£79.99 Brilliant value,
comfortable, light and quite
quick but limited venting
and only one size (55-59cm).
MAVIC
CXR ULTIMATE
£160.00 Very light,
well ventilated and
quick, just slightly
behind the fastest.
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SCOTT
CADENCE PLUS
£169.99 Light, airy,
comfortable and fast.
Not the best at any one
thing but top overall.
EASTWAY
EMITTER R4
£950.00A full carbon
frame, full Tiagra groupset,
Ritchey and Fizik parts –
and all for less than a grand.
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BUDGET MID RANGE HIGH END
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BLUESEVENTY
FUSION
£245.00 A stylish,
supple and top-draw
package, and at a wallet-
friendly price, too.
GIANT
RIVET
£119.99 Great value,
fast and very airy, but a
bit heavy compared with
others on the market.
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GIRO
AIR ATTACK
£209.99 Expensive and
quirky but fast, clever and
tri-friendly. Plus, good
ventilation and quite light.
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GIANT
PROPEL ADVANCED PRO 1
£2,599.00 A complete
aero package that’s
practical, great value and
a thrill to ride.
O ISSUE323/RATING94%
BOARDMAN
AIR 9.9
£6,499.00 A very fast
ride with top components
for short-course tri – simply
a stunning bike.
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ZOOT
SOLANA 2
£90.00 The word solid
was created for this shoe:
secure fit, flexible upper
and a proficient toe-off.
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HOKA
SPEED INSTINCT
€120.00 Hoka go
conventional and produce
a versatile shoe for trails
andtarmac.
NEWTON
FATE II
£120.00 Low-profile
construction that delivers
an efficient ride, but won’t
suit everyone.
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ASICS
DYNAFLYTE
£130.00 Believe the hype
– this is one superb shoe:
light, comfortable all over,
stable, responsive…
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INOV-8
ROAD CLAW 275
£115.00 Inov-8 is
learning quickly what
roadies want. Impressive
both on and off the road.
MANGO
POINT R
£569.99 Limited sizing
options but a great entry-
level bike for winter training
or triathlon race day.
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LOMO
VECTOR
£10.00Great value,
comfortable training
goggles that will suit
most swimmers.
TYR
NEST PRO
£16.99A sturdy and
comfortable set, and hugely
versatile – suitable for use in
open water, too.
AQUA SPHERE
MP XCEED LTD EDITION
£44.99 Apart from
the high price they’re hard to
fault – simply a superb set
of pool goggles.
SPEEDO
FASTSKIN PRIME
£55.00 A sky high
price, but a quality set
of pro fit goggles that
look the business.
HUUB
ALTAIR
£49.99 Impressively
versatile, if a tad
overcomplicated from
the tri specialists.
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