The Best Memorial Day Sales for Triathlon Gear — Triathlete

Memorial Day Weekend isn’t just the unofficial start of summer – it’s also the perfect time to give your tri gear a much-needed upgrade. Whether your goggles have seen better days or your bike’s begging for some fresh components, now’s your chance to stock up without breaking the bank.

Tons of top swim, bike, and run retailers are rolling out weekend-long sales, with discounts on everything from wetsuits to watches. And we’ve combed through the sales sites to find products on sale that Triathlete editors have actually tried.

So between your Saturday long ride and your Monday recovery run, don’t forget to do a little deal-hunting – you (and your race season) will be glad you did.

Memorial Day Deals: Swim

Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe AntiFog Mirrored Goggles

We put these mirrored goggles at the top of our list for best triathlon swim goggles, on sale for 25% off this weekend. They earned five stars for comfort, lens clarity, and construction quality. The anti-fog film is especially effective, and their side arms create a flush fit with most faces. They “offered extremely crisp clarity, both under and above the water,” say our testers.

Ekoi Aqua Racer Goggles

On sale for 50% off this weekend, these pricey goggles can’t be beat for comfort, says one of our best triathlon swim goggles testers. The gaskets on these are unusually soft and wide, spreading out the pressure on the face and allows for the fewest leaks. And the strap guides allow the straps to move freely, making them easier to adjust and get on, or get knocked off during the swim.

Quintana Roo HYDROfive2

This mid-tier wetsuit utilizes QR’s genderless sizing based on body shape to help you find the fit right for you. In our best triathlon wetsuits testing, it earned high marks for chafe prevention, value, flotation, warmth, and durability.

The Magic5 Vector Goggles

Magic5 uses AI technology from a facial scan to create a customized goggle, so the fit of each goggle feels natural on the face. It made our list of best goggles for triathletes thanks to that comfortable fit, plus they feature a lower profile to aid in peripheral vision.

Memorial Day Deals: Bike

Shimano S-PHYRE SH-TR903 Cycling Shoe

There’s a reason we put this high-end triathlon cycling shoe at the top of our list of best cycling shoes for triathletes consistently: “This is a premium pair of cycling shoes, made specifically for triathletes, that will likely outlast your own triathlon career.” This version has top-end features, like a BOA buckle, redesigned heel loop, and a water-resistant Velcro strap. It earned five stars for stiffness, material quality, and walkability.

Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TR Road Tire

Restock your tubeless tires, on sale for 21% off this weekend, for the race season with this popular pair, favorited by pros like Gustav Iden and Patrick Lange. This tire “hits the sweet spot of puncture protection, rolling resistance, and grip,” says Triathlete’s Gear Guru.

Wahoo ELEMNT Ace Cycling Computer

The makers of popular indoor bike trainers have created this feature-packed Ace cycling computer, on sale for 20% off. It has “one of the biggest screens and one of the biggest batteries ever,” says Triathlete editor-in-chief Chris Foster. It also boasts a wind sensor, easy-to-ready data and navigation, a “digital bell,” and rock-solid device connectivity and compatibility.

Garmin Rally Power Meters

Triathlete has named the Garmin Rally Series the best cycling power meter for versatility in our reviews of the best power meters for triathletes. This pedal-based power meter is known for its accuracy, battery life, and for its ability to “measure a staggering amount of data.”

Thule RoundTrip Road Bike Travel Case

In our reviews of the best bike boxes for triathletes, our tester rated this bike case – on sale for 20% off this weekend – five stars in both ease of packing and ease of travel. The collapsible bike stand “seriously streamlines packing and assembly,” and while it protects bikes well, it also condenses down so that it can slide under a bed when not in use.

Favero Assioma Duo Pedal Power Meter

We’ve named this dual-sided pedal meter the best dual-sided value bike power meter for triathletes, and it’s on sale for $40 off this weekend. Testers loved that “riders can squeeze every drop of data out of each training session” with this power meter, which looks at balance of left and right pedals, smoothness, efficiency, and more. It even has automatic temperature calibration and a light weight (152 grams per pedal).

Specialized S-Works Evade 3 Cycling Helmet

The S-Works Evade 3 made our list of best cycling helmets for triathletes, and it earned five stars for comfort, ventilation, safety features, durability, sunglass compatibility, and hearing. Testers said it is especially recommended for riders with an oval-shaped head who experience pressure headaches from contact with the forehead, and note that it has an “excellent balance of high breathability and low drag all in a lightweight package.”

Memorial Day Deals: Run

Garmin Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch

If you’ve been thinking about investing in this premium watch, which Foster called “the kitchen sink model of Garmin’s endurance sports/multisports-focused line,” then now’s the time. At $100 off at multiple retailers, you can enjoy the hardware upgrades from the previous 965, including a built-in LED flashlight and a speaker/microphone to make calls and voice commands from your wrist.

Brooks Ghost 17 Running Shoes

Named one of the best shoes for new runners and triathletes, the Ghost (on sale for 20% off this weekend) has a reputation for being a reliable daily trainer and a true workhorse. The Ghost 17 “delivers precisely reliable, comfortable, no-frills ride,” say our testers, and the firm cushioning makes it a stable platform for newer runners.

Asics Nimbus 27 Running Shoes

Another top shoe for new triathletes, the Asics Nimbus 27 (on sale for 23% off) is a “time-tested neutral trainer,” which ranks among the best everyday running shoes on the market. It has a thick, cushioned sole, a plush upper, and a semi-fluid silicone pod beneath the heel that adds extra shock absorption (great for heel strikers). Our testers love the generous layer of foam that’s both soft and firm, creating a smooth and supportive ride.