Triathlon Gear

For their 2005 Buyer's Guide, Inside Triathlon editors exhaustively tested 35 outfits to help make sure you know what to put on your backs on race day.

Of the new products available for 2005, Inside Triathlon editors wear-tested and man-handled Sugoi's newest innovations in its tri line. With bold visual impact and advanced engineering, Sugoi's Irod and Tonic collections offer ultimate multisport performance.

Utilizing the strategic fabric placement of Zone Construction, Irod and Tonic combine FinoStretch for a fine, lightweight next-to-skin Fast Fit and Vector Stretch for an optimal cooling environment.

A favorite of the testers, the women's Tonic Tri Tank is "supportive, fun and light while still offering two rear pockets and a half zipper."

Also new to Sugoi in Spring 2005 is the Power Tri Pocket Short. Available in both a men's and women's with contoured seams for enhanced fit and pockets for fuel storage, the Power Tri Pocket Short uses the proven performance enhancing technology of Lycra Power. A favorite for endurance events, the muscle compression short is also incorporated into all of Sugoi's one piece tri suits.