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Age-Group Bikes of the 2026 Ironman World Championship

Before the start cannon fires in Kona, over 2,500 triathletes racked their race-day rigs at the iconic Kona Pier. Here are the standout bikes catching everyone's eye.

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The Best Triathlon Bikes of 2026

Triathlon bikes are more expensive than ever, but the experienced editors at Triathlete are still personally testing each one of the 10 rides in our list of the best triathlon bikes in 2026.

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How Triathlon Concept Bikes Change Reality and Shape the Future of Cycling

Concept bikes offer a look into the future of cycling. Here's why triathlon is the sport where they actually get built.

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Our Hands-On Review of the New 2026 Gen 6 Canyon Speedmax CFR

The latest from Canyon’s highest end offers pro-level specs and customization right out of the box, with a shift in focus from the bike itself to the rider. From unboxing to racing, we uncover whether this truly is the next generation of triathlon bikes.

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Zachary Bernier-Michaud’s 2026 70.3 Oceanside Ku TF1

You might not recognize Zachary Bernier-Michaud’s name, but the youngest ever sub-8-hour Ironman(!) — and his eye-catching custom Ku TF1 — should be on your radar in 2026.

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Casper Stornes’ 2026 70.3 Oceanside Pinarello Bolide F TT

After a busy fall that saw Casper Stornes become the new Ironman world champion in Nice (and a podium at 70.3 World Championships), the Norwegian is back for his 2026 debut. We take a close look at his 70.3 Oceanside bike setup.

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Marta Sánchez’s 2026 70.3 Oceanside Custom-Painted Quintana Roo vPRi

We take a close look at the multiple Ironman winner’s unique giraffe-themed bike, loaded with custom bits and bobs.

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The Speedy, Spiffy, Stylin' Age-Group Bikes of the Women's 2025 Ironman World Championship

From little-known brands to drool-worthy custom designs, today's age-group bike check-in offered a feast for the eyes.

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The Fastest, Freshest, Funkiest Age-Group Bikes at the Men's 2025 Ironman World Championship

From little-known brands to drool-worthy custom designs, today's age-group bike check-in offered a feast for the eyes.

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What Bikes Are Triathletes Riding in 2025?

Using Triathlete's recent community survey and Ironman World Championship bike count data, Triathlete's editor-in-chief (and resident bike nerd) examines the trends that shape what we're riding in 2025.

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Read This Before You Buy a Used Triathlon Bike

Is buying a used triathlon bike a smart move? It can be when you follow these guidelines for finding the best ride.

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We Review the New Van Rysel XCR Tri Bike

We dig into the first-ever tri bike from Decathlon’s house brand, Van Rysel - how does it ride, what does it bring to the table, and how does the XCR Tri compare to the competition?

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A Hands-On Review of the New Factor Slick Tri Bike

The otherwise ultra-premium brand Factor has launched a more affordable tri bike with integrated(ish) hydration, in-frame storage, and more. We tested it in the lava fields of Kona.

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An Early Look at the 2025 Ventum Tempus Tri Bike

On location at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, we get an early look at the 2025 Ventum Tempus—a big departure from a well-loved triathlon bike brand.

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Women's 2024 Ironman World Championship Bike Count

Members of the triathlon industry spent hours tallying up what bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear that the fastest women in the world are using at the 2024 Ironman Championship in Nice.

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Photos: Women's Age-Group Bike Check-In at 2024 Ironman World Championship Nice

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How Do I Prevent My Bottles From Ejecting on My Triathlon Bike?

Rear hydration solutions are notorious for either being cumbersome or ejecting water bottles. Learn how to keep your bottles securely behind your saddle.

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We Review The New 2024 Version of Cervelo’s P-Series

While Cervelo made minimal changes to the 2024 version of the P5, they’ve given the new P-Series a big makeover (for better and worse).

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We Review the New 2024 Version of Cervelo’s P5

While not a complete retooling of the already-fast P5, this new 2024 version of Cervelo’s speedy UCI-legal superbike has some interesting updates.

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For These Artists, Custom-Painted Bikes Are The Ultimate Canvas

Think your tri bike is beautiful? Three full-time, professional bike painters let us into their workshops, share their origin stories, and show us some of their own coolest designs.