What to Wear for Your Next Triathlon: A Rebel Kit Guide
Every triathlon has the same three disciplines, but the kit decisions shift depending on the distance, the water temperature, and the kind of athlete you are. This is a practical guide to what we reach for — written for first-timers and veterans both.
Swim
If you're racing short and warm, a one-piece tri suit worn from swim to finish is the simplest kit decision you'll make — no changes in T1, no extra layers to fumble. If you want more coverage or flexibility, a two-piece — bikini top or sports bra under tri shorts — gives you the same fabric benefits with a bit more range of motion on the bike and run.
Both options use chlorine-resistant, quick-dry, UPF-treated fabric so pool training doesn't wear your kit out before race day. Shop Swim.
Bike
On the bike, the two things that matter most are the chamois and the fit through the shoulders. Our tri shorts use a slim chamois that's generous enough for a 70.3 but low-profile enough not to get in the way on the run. The sleeveless tri top has a snug aero fit through the torso, easy-access back pockets for gels or salt, and a leg band that stays put for the full ride.
Run
For training runs outside of race day, our performance sports bra plus compression leggings or shorts is the core combination. The bra sits flat, the leggings don't roll, and the waistband transitions cleanly into cycling position without digging in — useful if you do bricks.
One last thought
Every piece Rebel makes is designed around how a woman's body moves through the three disciplines of triathlon — not adapted from a men's cut, not re-coloured from a generic template. If the kit you've been racing in doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Find the piece that does.