Holiday Gift Ideas for the Triathlete

Do you think good ol' Santa might need your help finding the right gift for the Triathlete in your life? Here's a list of gift ideas to help put a smile on your favoite swimmer, cyclist & runner this Holiday season.

Velocity Tri Suit

Zone construction and an 18" front zip are two of many features that make the Velocity Tri Suit stand out in quality. Available in three distinguishable colors, the Tri Suits feature two back pockets and reflective accents for visibility. The Velocity Tri Suit features a TriLite Chamois. Some features incude:

SUGOI flat seam
Zone construction: mesh panels
18" front zip
2 back pockets
Reflective accents for added visibility
TriLite Chamois

MSRP $225.00

Website: Sugoi.com

Look Keo Carbon Pedals

These compact, efficient pedals use carbon in the body and the spindles are completely redesigned to be lighter and stronger
• Specially engineered bearings produce more reliability and precision in a smaller space
• Spring adjustment allows you to customize release tension from 10 to 18 Nm
• Bi-component, compact cleats retain a large platform and are easy to get in and out of
• Patented cleat position memory allows cleat to be replaced to take on exactly the same position as the previous cleat
Choice of Ohio Based Kenda Professional Cycling Team

MSRP $259

Website: www.lookcycle-usa.com

Bontrager Aero Race Pack and Bottle

Stay hydrated without getting out of your aerodynamic tuck with Bontrager's Aero Race Pack. Designed to mount quickly, easily, and cleanly between nearly any width of aerobar, the Aero Race Pack features an innovative fill cap that makes it easy to top-off your bottle without getting off the bike. An integrated computer mount and an insulated bottle cover further add to the versatility and convenience of this triathlon must-have.

Developed using CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics)
Wind tunnel testing makes this the fastest bottle and cage on the planet
Designed for time trials, triathlons and anyone who wants to go faster
Carbon cage and Aero Bottle is designed to keep weight low at 120 grams total for the system

MSRP $69.99

Website: www.bontrager.com

Light & Motion Stella 150N LED Bike Light Systems

The Stella 150N delivers 150 lumens of light for over 2.5 hours at an extremely competitive price of $169.99. It’s both $40 cheaper and 30 grams lighter than its closest competition while delivering the same light output. The Stella 150N is powered by Light & Motion’s new “Low Self-Discharge” Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) pack, which dramatically improves longevity over earlier NiMH packs.

Ouput on high: 150 lumens // Run Time: 2:30—10:00 hours // Weight: 200g
High, medium, and flash modes
Helmet mount
Trickle charger

•MSRP: $169.99

Light & Motion Lighting Systems are available nationwide through its network of independent retailers. More information about the company can be found on their web site at www.bikelights.com.

Blueseventy

New Fall 2009 goggle styles incorporate superior materials and well-designed features that blueseventy is known for to ensure a perfect fit, great visibility and easy adjusting for swimmers and triathletes.

Siren Women's specific!

The Siren addresses the fact that the features of a woman’s face are very different than a man’s. The Siren features a smaller nose bridge and a narrower-shaped goggle gasket. These design elements enable a snug fit for women’s higher cheekbones and lower brow lines. Other features include:

Unique frame sculpturing for female facial features.
Curved wide vision lens gives maximum visibility in the pool and open water.
Latest UV400 CP lens technology.
Split yoke strap for placement security even in the roughest open water swims.

MSRP: $18

Blue Seventy Hyrda Vision Goggle

The Hydra-Vision is blueseventy’s latest soft frame technology goggle with an emphasis on all around visibility and improved dynamics in the water. The curved wide vision lens makes this the perfect crossover goggle for pool to open water for swimmers who train both indoors and in the open water. Other notable design elements include:

Wide view curved lens provides extended vision and clarity compared to regular lenses.
Integrated Soft Touch Auto Adjust Strap system allows ease of adjustability.
Integrated adjustment allows for smoother less interrupted water flow over the goggle, improving hydro-dynamics.
Low profile feature fitting frame.
Latest HDR TPR frame materials used to reduce weight, increase comfort and fit.
Lenses deliver unmatched antifog properties, available in many colors for various light conditions
Split yoke strap for security even in the roughest open water swims.

MSRP: Hydra $22, Hydra Mirror $27

Website: Blueseventy.com

Blueseventy Nero Bag:

While this is the definitive bag for swimmers and triathletes, it is also perfect sports bag for the athlete on your list. We personally own this bag at the office and love it!

It was designed by athletes and swimmers who know their daily demands far exceed those of an ordinary backpack, Made of durable rip stop nylon, this large capacity backpack (38-liter volume) is designed with plenty of internal organization and worthy of all conditions and all demands.

Features include: