Gear
Club Kit 2024
In 2024, TnT will have newly designed club kit made by Spanish brand Austral. The World Triathlon store will continue to be our club supplier. The new TnT club tri suits, cycle jerseys, run gear, etc., will be available in time for the 2025 season. . There will be special, discounted team sale periods two or three times a year; more information will be posted on the TnT forum. You can stil purchase the current club kit any time if you pay for the shipping. <Link to store>
Online Shopping
All Sports
Decathlon Japan - online retailer of sports gear, including reasonably price gear for swimming, biking, and running,
Mont Bell - Japanese outdoor company (English website) which sells high quality gear at reasonable prices. This rinko bag (lightweight carry bag for taking bikes on the train) comes recommended by Keren!
Sports Stores in Japan
Tokyo
Ishii Sports Yodobashi, Shinjuku Nishiguchi - a huge sports store near Shinjuku station
Super Sports Xebio Main Shop, Chiyoda City - another huge sports retailer
Swim
TheMagic5 - custom made googles to fit your face; members get 20% discount (details in TnT Members' Forum)
Swim Outlet - delivers to N. America and Europe
Swans Googles - online prescription googles; buy each lens separately, and a choice of nose pieces
Guard - lifesaving and swim shop in Tsujido; also has online store (in Japanese)
ETP Racemarks - supplier of course marker buoys
Bike
Quintana Roo - specialists in triathlon bikes; members get 20% discount (details in TnT Members' Forum)
Rose - online cycle retailer in Germany; has an excellent range of hard-to-find parts
Bike 24 - another Germany retailer with excellent stock
Flo Wheels - deep section carbon wheels at competitive prices
Recyling Gear
Clothes Drop Box - Higashi Health Plaza, Shibuya has a drop box for repurposing used sports clothing and shoes. When you go in the door, take the stairs on the left (after reception) and go to B1. You'll see the drop box on your left.
UNIQLO Harajuku - There are collection boxes in the basement for used clothes
Earthlete organise occasional running events which include collection of unwanted gear. You can also donate the t-shirts you receive from races. The last event was Sept 2, 2023 in Yoyogi Park.
Eco Trading - you can send unwanted clothing and shoes to this NPO in Aichi Prefecture. There is information on how to send by takkyubin.
Reviews
DC Rainmaker - the king of gear reviews; he also has a YouTube channel
220 Triathlon - triathlon-specific gear reviews
Reviews & Shopping - Information on what gear to buy and where to buy it