r/triathlon is a subreddit with 274k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses triathlon, bike, training, swimming, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review triathlon watch, tri suit, and wetsuit.
A subreddit dedicated to the sport of triathlon, and all of its constituent components, quirks, and joys.
Popular Themes in r/triathlon
#1
Advice Requests
: "My first ever Ironman 70.3 and also triatlon"
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I pulled a little too much getting my wetsuit on, it’s torn at the thigh/crotch. Repairable or new wetsuit time?"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Ironman Hamburg sabotaged with metal fragments"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Anyone having sticker shock for the Chicago Triathlon?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/triathlon
#1
Triathlon
: "My first Triathlon!"
146 posts
#2
Bike
: "Just got my Bike delivered all the way from China! Loving it so far!"
81 posts
#3
Training
: "What does your garmin say about your Triathlon Training?"
80 posts
#4
Swimming
: "Swimming 😭"
53 posts
#5
Struggling
46 posts
#6
Race
: "Bought a gravel bike thinking it would do everything. Now I'm locked out of my first tri Race in Italy. Sell it? Quit? Need perspective."
39 posts
#7
Wetsuit
: "Wetsuit fit for duathlon"
35 posts
#8
Ironman
: "I'm a bartender. At 40 I signed up for a full Ironman with no coach and no plan. Here's what actually happened."
35 posts
#9
Swim
: "Most adult Swim advice starts in the wrong place, so here are the 3 things that actually matter (with drills)"
25 posts
#10
Gear
: "Gear for 14YO first timer"
23 posts
Products Discussed in r/triathlon
Triathlon Watch
267 reviews
#1
Garmin
4.5★ from 211 reviews
#2
Coros
4.7★ from 24 reviews
#3
Suunto
4.4★ from 11 reviews
Tri Suit
196 reviews
#1
Zoot
4.4★ from 34 reviews
#2
Castelli
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#3
2XU
4.0★ from 11 reviews
Wetsuit
67 reviews
#1
Xterra
4.1★ from 21 reviews
#2
Roka
4.3★ from 10 reviews
#3
Orca
4.2★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/triathlon
#1
Training questions
: "First Outdoor Swim ever."
39 posts
#2
Race/Event
: "My first ever Ironman 70.3 and also triatlon"
38 posts
#3
Gear questions
: "Has anyone else had rude customer service from Zoot?"
29 posts
#4
Swimming
: "Got the pool all to myself this morning"
14 posts
#5
Cycling
: "Just got my bike delivered all the way from China! Loving it so far!"
14 posts
#6
Can I do it?
: "Is this legal?"
13 posts
#7
Bike shopping
: "Which bike should I get?? Both bikes $5k"
12 posts
#8
Race report
: "I'm a bartender. At 40 I signed up for a full Ironman with no coach and no plan. Here's what actually happened."
9 posts
#9
Swim critique
: "Stuck at 1:45/100m"
8 posts
#10
Memes / humor
: "A coworker's response when I posted my half-iron finish picture in our Teams chat 😆"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/triathlon
Yearly
+28k members(11.2%)
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Last updated: June 12, 2026