Product Review: Orca Predator Wetsuit
Chris Hovenden reports his findings on Orca’s ‘most advanced wetsuit to date’, the Predator. Claiming flexility and buoyancy, how does it perform?
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Review: HUUB Core Cycling Thermal Bib Tights
With the temperatures starting to fall, these HUUB Core Cycling Thermal Tights could prove very useful. Chris Hovenden has been testing them out
First Look: Orca Predator Wetsuit
Launched early this year, Chris Hovenden gets his hands on the new Orca Predator wetsuit, the neoprene of choice for former IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, Sebastian Kienle
Review: CES Sport RC 60/88 Elite Clincher Wheelset
Chris Hovenden has been testing out the range-topping wheelset from Wales-based CES Sport. Here’s his experience of their RC 60/88 Elite Clinchers
First Look: BikeBoxAlan Triathlon Aero Easyfit
Packing your bike for travel is not a fun task for anyone, but the new BikeBoxAlan Triathlon Aero Easyfit is designed to help make that task a little easier
First Look: On Running Apparel
Here’s a first look at the latest gear from On Running, who appear to be following the same premium product approach as their hugely popular cloud shoes
Red Bull Quicksand: How hard can it be?!
Red Bull Quicksand returns to Margate beach for 2019 – Chris Hovenden helps answer the question, how hard can one mile be?!
HUUB Design’s Casual Range: a brief look
The continually expanding HUUB collection now includes a Casual Wear Range. Chris Hovenden has been trying out a few items on offer
First Look: Endura Pro SL Helmet
Chris Hovenden takes a first look at the Endura Pro SL Helmet which promises low weight, exceptional ventilation and industry-leading safety
Review: Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 SL
At just over £3,000, the Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 SL offers a big spec for the price tag. Chris Hovenden put it through its paces to see how it performs
First Look: FIZIK Transiro Infinito R1 Knit Triathlon Shoes
A first look at the innovative (and expensive) FIZIK Transiro Infinito R1 Knit Triathlon Shoes. Chris Hovenden is currently putting them to the test…
First Look: AeroCoach ARC2 chainring
AeroCoach are building a reputation for designing and building products to make cyclists faster. Can a chainring do that? Here’s a first look at their ARC2
First Look: HUUB Anemoi Aero Triathlon Suit
Chris Hovenden takes a first look the new HUUB Anemoi Aero Triathlon Suit. He’ll be putting it through extensive testing over the coming weeks and reporting back with a full review
Review: Ryzon Myth Aero Sleeve Tri Race Suit
We didn’t get to see him race in it in Kona this year, but the Ryzon Myth Aero Sleeve Tri Race Suit is the race kit of multiple World Champion, Jan Frodeno. Chris Hovenden has been putting the suit to the test in recent months…
Review: HUUB Brownlee Agilis wetsuit
The new Brownlee Agilis wetsuit from HUUB Design comes with some bold ‘Game Changer’ claims, but how does it perform in practice? Chris Hovenden put the new release to the test
Review: On Running Cloud X
Chris Hoveneden has had a busy season of both racing and training. His latest testing has featured the On Running Cloud X trainers, the running shoe of choice for Tim Don, Nicola Spirig and Javier Gomez amongst others.
Review: Salice Chrono TT Helmet
Aerodynamic helmets are almost standard issue now in triathlon and time trial events. How does the Chrono TT model from Italian brand, Salice, perform? Chris Hovenden puts it to the test.
Review: Roka Phantom Ti Sunglasses
If you want to combine the ‘Top Gun’ look with sports performance in your shades, perhaps the Roka Phantom Ti Sunglasses could be what you are looking for. Can form and function combine?
The future of triathlon technology with ‘DC Rainmaker’
‘DC Rainmaker’ is an iconic figure in the world of endurance sport technology. What are his thoughts on the future – and what products would he recommend right now?
Review: HUUB Albacore Triathlon Suit
The HUUB Albacore Triathlon Suit doesn’t come cheap – but does it have produce the performance to prove its worth? Chris Hovenden has been putting it to the test.