Give it a TRI

[JayLow]

I did my first few triathlons (including 4x IM70.3s) with the Lizzard Rollan tri suit https://bike-addict.co.za/products/lizzard-rollan-tri-suit
and now I have replaced it with this one from Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.co.za/triathlon-accessories/325448-50208-men-s-short-distance-short-sleeved-triathlon-trisuit.html

Both are significantly less expensive than 2XU or Orca.

[justinafrika]

Eeeeek...

 

[Zama7]

Decthlon has discontinued their Tri-suit brand so not available in SA anymore, any suggestions where I can find a decent one or should I just heaad to sportsmans warehouse and get the first aascent one ? (Based in JHB/PTA) Thanks 

[Heina13]

15 hours ago, Zama7 said:

Decthlon has discontinued their Tri-suit brand so not available in SA anymore, any suggestions where I can find a decent one or should I just heaad to sportsmans warehouse and get the first aascent one ? (Based in JHB/PTA) Thanks 

Zama

Order one from Enjoy in Cape Town. Our Triathlon Club uses their TriSuites and I am very happy with them. I have done 3 70.3s and the full in my suite and it is still perfect. Price is also great! Much cheaper than a Ciovita or 2XU but the same quality. I think price is the same as a First Accent, but I would for sure rather go for the Enjoy one.

[Zama7]

On 8/17/2024 at 11:55 AM, Heina13 said:

Zama

Order one from Enjoy in Cape Town. Our Triathlon Club uses their TriSuites and I am very happy with them. I have done 3 70.3s and the full in my suite and it is still perfect. Price is also great! Much cheaper than a Ciovita or 2XU but the same quality. I think price is the same as a First Accent, but I would for sure rather go for the Enjoy one.

 

Thanks and size wise how doe sit compare to say the First Accent ? 

[dave303e]

You can rent wetsuits for the swim. Makes a huge difference, you don't want to be the only one not in a wetsuit. I have done it previously from xterra wetsuits. It was a easy and convenient

[shaper]

Daniela Ryf retires early than expected, even though this was to be her last season. https://tri-today.com/2024/08/daniela-ryf-announces-retirement-its-time/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEv9fpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQ21nHwO_drJV5jCOQSOocmqaLtXmX_LURpc7xyPfY7HkxfuUBISEoeOcQ_aem_BWbj9A2WaMzzo3dmlQU83Q

[Zama7]

Any idea where I can find these in a medium or has anyone tried tri-shorts ? Open to recommendations. Lastly what socks do you guys use, always cycle in versus but socks stuck for running and my falke running socks are a bit to thick for cycling so looking for something in the middel. 

 

 https://ciovita.co.za/products/mens-orion-tri-shorts?_pos=7&_fid=f5c2e693d&_ss=c&variant=40482907652280

[Zama7]

Ciovita have stoped making the tri-short, open to any other suggestions

Edited September 12 by Zama7

[Zama7]

https://enjoy.cc/product/mens-tri-short-trine-input-grey/

 

Anyone familiar with this brand ? See they based in Cape Town 

 

Never mind I see they are mmentioned above gona try there tri shorts

Edited September 30 by Zama7

[IceCreamMan]

Ain’t that the truth eh. 
 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-P-JOgubjZ/?

[IceCreamMan]

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/sports/world-triathlon-championship-deaths-spain.html

['Dale]

Cam Wurf - always an insightful interviewee

 

[Zama7]

Hey guys so Mosselbaai 70.3 went relatively well except for the bike leg on which I had some mechanical issues combined with probably not training enough. Definately need to improve my cyciling and want to upgrade my bike to the best value for money option. Looking at the following changes 

 

1. Need to get tri-bars

2. Does chanding between 28 and 25 thick wheels make the ride softer ?

3. Is there a big difference between road and mtb cleats on a road bike, power wise ? 

 

Thanks 

[Spirog]

3 hours ago, Zama7 said:

Well done on MB. It was a lekker day out there!

2. Does chanding between 28 and 25 thick wheels make the ride softer ?

On those rough roads being able to run a lower tyre pressure makes a huge difference.

3. Is there a big difference between road and mtb cleats on a road bike, power wise ? 

The bigger surface are of the pedal certainly helps with power transfer. Hub scientists will have more details. From a comfort point of view spreading the load over you foot also helps.

 

 

[Andymann]

On 11/25/2024 at 11:52 AM, Zama7 said:

Hey guys so Mosselbaai 70.3 went relatively well except for the bike leg on which I had some mechanical issues combined with probably not training enough. Definately need to improve my cyciling and want to upgrade my bike to the best value for money option. Looking at the following changes 

 

1. Need to get tri-bars

2. Does chanding between 28 and 25 thick wheels make the ride softer ?

3. Is there a big difference between road and mtb cleats on a road bike, power wise ? 

 

Thanks 

Looked back to see if I could see what bike you used in the end - was it a road bike or did you settle on the MTB?

A lot of Athletes that we coach use MTB cleats in place of Road cleats - they actually prefer it because they are able to put their MTB shoes on in transition and run with their shoes already on - running in road shoes is always a bit sketchy.  Unless you have budget to buy new Tri shoes with new pedals I don't think that is something you need to worry about right now.