What We Have Noticed: blueseventy, HED, Lynskey…
Slowtwitch takes a look at new goggles from blueseventy, a neat gadget from HED, an inexpensive ti frame from Lynskey Performance, a tri suit from Pearl Izumi and a tri suit from TYR.
blueseventy Nero RZR
What: If you like Swedish style swim goggles you’ll like the new Nero RZR from blueseventy. Seemingly all that gain without all that pain.
Sizes: One fits all
Colors: Multiple combinations
MSRP: $18
Website: www.blueseventy.com
HED third brake lever
What: The HED third brake lever allows braking while in the aero position and attaches to the shifter with supplied hardware.
Weight: little
Colors: black
MSRP: $90
Website: www.hedcycling.com
Lynskey Performance T230
What: The Lynskey Performance Designs T230 triathlon frame retails for $995 despite being handcrafted in the USA, and offers a Dan Empfield inspired geometry.
Sizes: S, M, ML, L
Colors: satin
MSRP: $995 (frame only)
Website: www.lynskeyperformance.com
Pearl Izumi P.R.O.
What: Pearl Izumi recently partnered with Tim DeBoom and he now assists with product development. The new P.R.O. line of tri apparel is a sign of things to come.
Colors: black/grey
Sizes: S-XXL (men) / XS-L (women)
MSRP: $200
Website: www.pearlizumi.com
TYR Tracer Triathlon
What: TYR’s Tracer Triathlon suit featuring TYR’s Tracer compression technology will be worn this weekend by Andy Potts at the Miami International Tri.
Colors: Royal, Black, Navy
Sizes: XS-L
MSRP: $192
Website: www.tyr.com