THE BEST TRIATHLON KIT REVIEWS

We take gear testing seriously

– you need to know that the kit you buy will help you reach your goals in all three disciplines and work as hard as you on race day. Our test team is made up of experienced triathletes, cyclists and runners who test each product that appears in 220 to the max during training and racing, rating it honestly for performance and value.

JACK SEXTY

A triathlete since blowing his student loan on a bike, sub-2hr Olympic athlete Jack moved to Ironman at Lanzarote in 2016.

Favourite place to swim?

“Dosthill Quarry. You wouldn’t believe a place with a Birmingham postcode can look that good!”

HELEN WEBSTER

220’ s editor made the move from marathons to tri five years ago. Happiest when in the open water, she also competes in swimrun.

Favourite place to swim?

“Colonia St Jordi in Mallorca, location of the BESTFest Open Water Swim Festival each year.”

MATT BAIRD

With 10 years of testing for 220, features editor Matt knows what works and what doesn’t in tri. He moved to Ironman in 2018.

Favourite place to swim?

“Whether it’s boyhood trips or the 70.3 race, there’s something special about Weymouth for me.”

JAMES WITTS

With a sports science background, former 220 editor and author James Witts knows his stuff when it comes to product quality.

Favourite place to swim?

“You have to negotiate rocks and small insects, but I love swimming around the pier at Clevedon.”