Triathlon: How to Get Started (Basic Gear You Will Need)

***Read the How to Get Started Intro First!***

There are books completely dedicated to gear, so this will be a very brief overview.  Like most things in life, you don't need much to get started, but there are so many extras you can get.

Here are some basics for the 3 sports.  I'll link to items I use where appropriate:
Swim

• goggles
• tri shorts
• tri jersey (this isn't a necessity, but I wished I had one when I got started)

Bike

• bike (what a concept!)
• cycle shoes
• pedals (most new bikes don't come with pedals)
• helmet

Run

• shoes

This is a very basic needs list.  I use a ton more products, some training specific, some race specific, but the list could be endless.  I'll list a few items to give you an idea of the extras you'll need (I mean want, I mean need...well, want = need at some point...).  Warning:  not a complete list!

• heart rate monitor
• socks
• saddle
• tri bars
• basic nutrition:  Hammer Gel, Clif Bars, Accelerade, Endurox
• sunglasses
• race belt
• cycle computer
• bike pump
• tire levers
• CO2 inflator
• swim training gear
• yankz!