AN EASIER WAY TO TRI

Wahoo’s feature-packed triathlon tracker promises to shift your performance up a gear. We run the numbers

We do a deep dive on the smartwatch that will power you through a triathlon

Triathletes love tech. From aerodynamic bike accessories to drag-reducing race suits, when you’re pushing your limits to master three disciplines, marginal gains can maximise your results. The Wahoo Elemnt Rival multisport watch is custom-built for that purpose.

At 53g, it’s light for a performance watch, but it’s heavy on features: a 1.2in, 240 by 240 pixel display; a built-in optical heart-rate sensor; the connectivity to sync with a range of accessories, slotting neatly into any tech set-up.

Most impressively, its “touchless transitions” feature automatically clocks your tri legs – from the water onto your bike, or from two wheels into the run – without you having to press a button, and the battery covers seven days’ training. Tri-curious? Here’s what else you can expect.