Triathlon Gear Essentials: What You Really Need to Race

The world of triathlon is a gear enthusiast’s paradise. From carbon fiber bikes that weigh less than your morning cup of coffee to wetsuits that make you feel like an aquatic superhero, there’s no shortage of shiny gadgets and accessories vying for your attention. But before you start filling your shopping cart with the latest tech, let’s get one thing straight: you don’t need to break the bank to race your first triathlon—or your tenth, for that matter.