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5' 8'', ~175 lbs. Bought size M. Used this in IM Maryland 2024. Wore it under wetsuit for swim portion & wore it for bike portion. Was comfortable, no issues with chaffing or stitching leaving markings around arms, neck, etc. Design looks cool. Pockets in the bag able to hold 5-6 clif blok packages, sodium tablets, gels, etc. Changed out of it for the run so not sure how it would feel during a run. Someone else was wearing the same exact suit during the bike ride, & also saw others wearing other Sparx tri suits during the bike ride. Seems like a popular lower cost suit. I bought a L and M and the medium fit best, although I do a lot of weightlifting on the side & have a larger than average chest, so when the M suit is fully zipped it did feel slightly tight, but just unzipped it during the bike ride and problem was solved. The large was too big all around. 4 stars since everything is visible below the waist but ig who cares if you're simply using it for bike rides. Pictures crossing the finish line after the run might be questionable though.
We sized up. This Tri suit did it's job for training purposes and our first Triathlon. It's not as great of quality as higher end/priced suits, but my husband and I were doing this for fun and aren't serious Triathletes. If you're just getting into the sport or need a training suit, this works great! A friend of mine gave me her suit to use, same brand but for women, and I absolutely loved it. The only issue with the men's suit, is that it doesn't leave much to the imagination down in the package area 😀 The material isn't thickly padded there, so after a swim....you get the idea. However, we would recommend for the price.
We sized up. This Tri suit did it's job for training purposes and our first Triathlon. It's not as great of quality as higher end/priced suits, but my husband and I were doing this for fun and aren't serious Triathletes. If you're just getting into the sport or need a training suit, this works great! A friend of mine gave me her suit to use, same brand but for women, and I absolutely loved it. The only issue with the men's suit, is that it doesn't leave much to the imagination down in the package area 😀 The material isn't thickly padded there, so after a swim....you get the idea. However, we would recommend for the price.
I've worn Sparx triathlon suits for quite some time now, and I absolutely love them! They're very affordable, and from what I've experienced they run true to size. I wear them primarily for races, or the occasional longer endurance ride. I recently completed Ironman Lake Placid in the short sleeve kit, so it can definitely handle any distance! (see pic above)They also come in some great colors/patterns/color schemes that will be sure to match anything you're looking forAll in all, 10/10 would recommend this brand if you're a triathlete
New Tri Suit Review!I’m a newbie triathlete - this is my first suit. This is my review of running / swimming / cycling - to help those who are trying to find their first / next suit!*** Fit and Feel ***I’m 5’3 and about 130 lbs - not tall, curvy in the bust and hips.I got a medium suit - it fits “as expected”, with the caveat that it is very form fitting. I have a short torso - so material gathers just a little in the middle - but I’d probably have this issue with any suit. It would probably be perfect for women up to 5’5” - might be too short in the torso for talller women.The material is a little on the thin side. My belly button was probably visible when it was wet. I’m wearing it with a sports bra and quick dry panties - so all the important bits are covered.The suit has a thin chamois. I haven’t done a brick yet - so not sure how quickly it dries after the swim.There is a lot of room for movement in the shoulders, but the back is mostly covered and protected from the sun.*** Running review****Did 45 mins / 5 miles of running around noon (80F)🏃🏻♀️ first time running in shorts with a chamois - was a bit concerned I would chafe, so I put some body glide on my upper inner thighs just in case - no chaffing or irritation from the chamois🏃🏻♀️ whole suit stayed in place - bottom of shorts didn’t budge, no movement from the midrif section of the top.🏃🏻♀️ got used to running with the chamois pretty quickly and didn’t really notice it at all after first 10 minutes🏃🏻♀️ sweat pulled to outside of suit - I felt pretty comfortable, temperature wise - throughout the run🏃🏻♀️ shorts do not have much compression - so if you’re used to that, or are running more than a 10k - you might want to consider a suit with better leg compression*** Cycling Review****Did an hour / 20km cycle tonight.🚴♀️Shorts stayed in place - a little bit of marking around my thighs - but no chaffing🚴♀️chamois offered the right amount of protection (and didn’t come up too far in the front or back),🚴♀️ sweat was pulled away from my body to outside of the suit.🚴♀️ There’s pockets - but not too deep.**** Swim review ****🏊♀️ the shoulders are a wide racer back - lots of room for movement🏊♀️ the elastic on the legs kept the shorts in place for 30 minutes of steady swimming🏊♀️ material is a bit clingy around the centre and probably a bit sheer so my bellybutton is probably pretty visible - but the bottoms are black and I’m wearing a sports bra so the important bits are covered.🏊♀️ it has a thin chamois - didn’t notice it at all during the swim ✅
Looks awesome! I little big, but comfortable to run, bike and swim. I suggest a size down for a real race.
I am 6 foot 1 and 230 and found the xxl fit very nicely. Dried off after the swim but the black was HOT during the run on my back. Bike felt great. Swim was comfortable. The bike padding did not get in the way during the run. It was an Olympic and it did not feel uncomfortable at all:
The suit worked great for my first sprint triathlon it was amazingly cool on a 100⁰+ day with even higher temps it seemed to have a cooling effect even. The suit was extremely comfortable in any position I move. It did not slow my swim time at all, in fact my swim was faster than normal. Idk if the swim can be attributed to the suit, but the cycling times definitely can. This suit makes a huge difference in my cycling times. I now wear it anytime I'll be riding with faster groups. It cuts through the wind just like my tri bike. The pockets in the legs have never dropped anything. I feel confident putting a debit card and a car key in these pockets on the legs. The rear pockets are positioned so that they do not catch any water during the swim. The padding is adequate for a sprint but I still wear a pearl izumi chamois under it for long fast rides. Plus with the added jammers or chamois shorts it keeps everything a little more discreet than my other tri suits. This is the one I use more than the ones I've spent hundreds of dollars on. White is see through after the swim so either get cut or pick another color. These also make me appear much slimmer than I am in real life. I'm 6'3" and 225-245lbs. It can be worn with or without jammer shorts, cycling shirts, or pretty much any combo you'd like to throw on for the day. The compression has held true through countless miles and washed after every ride without any noticeable shrinkage. I love how it can also be rolled down from the top for the run portion on super hot days. This suit is nicer than my expensive ones, and I'll be purchasing more for color options. There doesn't seem to be a need to worry about it's longevity, I've put countless chlorinated pool swims in, open water swims, at least 500-1000 miles on the bike, and roughly a couple hundred miles running/jogging in it now, still looks like the day it did when I got it on the doorstep. No signs of lose seams or wear and tear. The pockets still hold items tightly with no permanent stretch, even bike grime has washed right out. Bought in a need to get a suit next day and so glad this is the one I went with.
I ordered for a triathlon. The quality was great, breathable in the right spots, fit was perfect, and the suit made me look like a pro.
Excellent product ... it is fine ... i don’t have issues when I am ridding .... good price !!!!!!!!!!
I purchased the neon green suit for my first-ever triathlon. Based on the sizing chart, I ordered the size for my body specs and was pleasantly surprised with the fit. The zipper functions well. The chamois is lightweight and effective. From exiting the pool to entering the bike transition, the material dried relatively quickly.I've worn this suit several times for bike rides only since my initial tri and it continues to hold its value. As an unrelated sidebar, the suit was also capable of taking vinyl screenprinting. I had logos added for my local bike shop and employer.Likely going to purchase in all black. My only qualm, and it's not a flaw with the suit, is that the neon green is a bit transparent.
I purchased the neon green suit for my first-ever triathlon. Based on the sizing chart, I ordered the size for my body specs and was pleasantly surprised with the fit. The zipper functions well. The chamois is lightweight and effective. From exiting the pool to entering the bike transition, the material dried relatively quickly.I've worn this suit several times for bike rides only since my initial tri and it continues to hold its value. As an unrelated sidebar, the suit was also capable of taking vinyl screenprinting. I had logos added for my local bike shop and employer.Likely going to purchase in all black. My only qualm, and it's not a flaw with the suit, is that the neon green is a bit transparent.
I used this in an olympic distance triathlon. It worked very well. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and price.
