BEGINNER TRIATHLON GEAR Guide | Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have Gear!

WHAT TO WEAR in a triathlon?! Clothing & gear necessities? For beginner triathletes - here are my (cheap and more expensive) essential race gear suggestions! ⬇️ GEAR LINKS BELOW ⬇️

I tried to include cheaper options for those looking to save as much money as possible (like I was at the beginning of my tri journey), as well as more expensive, but (more) beneficial options as well.

I'm sure I missed some things (this is was more of a detailed "intro" to race gear) so feel free to let us all know what are your gear must-haves and nice-to-haves in the comments below! I'll also probably do another video more focused on gear that I use during training/recovery 👍🏽

🔵 MUST HAVE GEAR 🔵

❇️ Tri Clothing for swim/bike/run (I'm not a Synergy affiliate/partner) ❇️
⬇️ I recommend picking either a tri top + tri shorts combo OR a trisuit
- Tri shorts: https://amzn.to/3t9oWsw (if you're trying to save money and could only buy 1 piece of tri clothing, get tri shorts and use one of your existing dri-fit/active shirts!)
- Tri top: https://amzn.to/3BZzYVa
- Trisuit: https://amzn.to/3IvkbQx

❇️ Swim ❇️
- Goggles: https://amzn.to/3pqL0xD
- Swim cap: should be provided by the race

❇️ Bike ❇️
- Helmet (not the exact one from my video, but this is similar with great reviews too): https://amzn.to/3JZNlri
- Cheap Beginner Road Bike (not the exact bike that I used in my first tri, but very similar): https://amzn.to/3U2RFxF

❇️ Run ❇️
- Shoes (my current favorite shoes): https://amzn.to/3srnVgj
- Socks (my current favorite socks): https://amzn.to/3VKnxZq

🔵 NICE-TO-HAVE GEAR 🔵

- Resistance Swim Belt (for training): https://amzn.to/3PywvlW
- Budget wetsuit: https://amzn.to/3Ue4Dcl
- Anti-chafe: https://amzn.to/3hspZya
- Anti-chafe (easier to apply & share): https://amzn.to/3IvmqmV
- Extra swim goggles: https://amzn.to/3pqL0xD
- Anti-fog (bad reviews on Amazon, but works well for me lol 🤷🏽‍♂️ ): https://amzn.to/3pr95Vg
- Flat kit (I get these from my local bike shop): bike multi-tool, spare inner tube, tire levers, CO2 cartridge & inflator head (i.e. https://amzn.to/3polGbK)
- Energy Gels: https://amzn.to/3t9Az2E
- Water bottle: https://amzn.to/3hr2DZU
- Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/340oXXh
- Hat/Visor: I use free hats/visors from previous races lol
- Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3K2VCdX
- Race Belt: https://amzn.to/4aCZeAI
- Neck Gaiter: https://amzn.to/49mDCaW
- Bike pump: https://amzn.to/4aEB210
- HR Monitor: https://amzn.to/4anuKmA
- Watch (bare bones watch that I used in my first few tris): https://amzn.to/3vr8EOw
- Current watch (more recent model of my Garmin): https://amzn.to/3TInTNn
- No tie shoelaces, transition towel/mat, etc. etc., and the Nice-To-Have list goes on!!! I'll stop here now 😄

My beginner triathlon bike tips playlists:    • Beginner Triathlon Bike Tips  

I hope you enjoyed this video and found it helpful!

Happy training,
Jeremy Tri

*Some of the links above are affiliate links - they do not increase cost to you, but help me keep producing quality content on the channel!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Social Media-
Instagram:   / thetriathletebeat  
TikTok:   / thetriathletebeat  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Triathlon Podcast-
Spotify: https://bit.ly/the-triathlete-beat-sp...
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/the-triathlete-beat-ap...
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/the-triathlete-beat-go...
Stitcher: https://bit.ly/the-triathlete-beat-st...
Player FM: https://bit.ly/the-triathlete-beat-pl...
Podcast webpage: http://jeremytri.com/thetriathletebeat/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Timecodez-
00:00 Intro
00:25 What to wear in a triathlon - budget option
01:26 What to wear in a triathlon - better option
01:43 Should you wear a wetsuit?
02:07 What shoes to wear - budget option
02:21 What shoes to wear - better option
02:40 Swim - Must Have Gear
03:00 Bike - Must Have Gear
03:49 Run - Must Have Gear
03:56 Triathlon Nice-To-Have Gear
06:40 Last beginner triathlon gear thoughts
06:56 Outro
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#beginnertriathlete #firsttriathlon #triathletes #triathlongear #triathlongearessentials #triathlongearmusthaves #beginnertriathlongear
triathlon gear, triathlon gear essentials, triathlon gear must haves, beginner triathlete, beginner triathlon gear, first triathlon gear