Triathlon has always been a hotbed for innovation and creative thinking. Some of the biggest leaps in endurance technology were born, tested, and perfected in our sport. But… not all new tech is necessarily good tech.
Join us as we dive into the archives to round up some of the most bizarre, outlandish, and downright strange inventions from triathlon’s 50-year history. From bikes with no seat stays to a leash that strapped you to the handlebars, we’re looking at the gear that tried to change the game and, in some cases, completely disappeared.
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro: Triathlon’s Bizarre Inventions
00:25 – Suspension Triathlon Bikes (Softride & Principia)
01:51 – Nasal Strips & The Turbine
02:36 – The Double Zip Wetsuit
03:10 – Reebok Pump Helmets & The Lumbar Support Saddle
04:00 – The Horizontal Dropper Post
04:52 – The Rider Leash (Strapped To The Bike!)
05:45 – The Disc Wheel You ADDED Weight To
06:20 – The Hubless "Black Hole" Wheel
07:34 – The All-In-One Corima Handlebar
08:01 – Power Cranks Explained
08:50 – The Velo View "Look Down" Mirror
09:25 – Final Thoughts: Is Innovation Ever Bad?
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