Xciter Advice
Helping you make the right choice.
Practical, specialist guidance to help you understand the differences, compare your options and choose gear with more confidence.
Latest Guide
How to Choose a Trisuit: Beginner vs Intermediate vs Advanced
Choose the right trisuit by experience level and race distance. Compare beginner, intermediate and advanced 2XU options including Core, Aero and Light Speed React.
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Running
Running & Shoes
On Cloud 6 Review: Is It the Best On Shoe for Walking & Everyday Wear?
Is the On Cloud 6 right for walking and everyday wear? We review its fit, cushioning, Cloud 5 updates, running suitability and where it sits in On'...
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Running & Shoes
Running Shoe Drop Explained: 0 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm — What Does It Actually Mean?
What does 0 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm or 8 mm drop actually mean? Learn how heel-to-toe drop changes the feel of a running shoe — and how to choose without ov...
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Running & Shoes
How to Choose the Right Running Shoes: A Practical Guide for South African Runners
Choosing running shoes does not need to be complicated. Learn how fit, cushioning, stability, heel-to-toe drop, surface and intended use can help y...
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Sunglasses & Eyewear
Eyewear Guide
Best Oakley Sunglasses for Running and Cycling in South Africa
From pre-dawn kilometres to bleached summer tar, these are the Oakley sunglasses that make the strongest case for South African runners and cyclists.
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Eyewear Guide
Oakley Radar EV Path vs Sphaera for Cycling: The Proven Blade or the New-Wave Shield?
Radar EV Path is the familiar performance instrument. Sphaera is the broad-view challenger. Compare their shape, airflow, helmet fit and cycling fo...
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Eyewear Guide
Oakley Sutro vs Sutro Lite vs Sutro Lite Sweep: Which Shield Should You Ride?
The Sutro family shares one unmistakable silhouette, but the frames solve the ride differently. Compare Sutro, Sutro Lite, Sutro Lite Sweep and Sut...
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Eyewear Guide
Oakley Prizm Lens Guide: Road vs Sapphire vs Black vs 24K vs Photochromic
Five Oakley lenses, one decisive question: what light will you actually be moving through? Compare Prizm Road, Sapphire, Black, 24K and Photochromi...
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