Head to head · Performance Gear
2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit vs Zoot Core Tri Racesuit
Our top pick and runner-up from Triathlon Clothing Guide for Beginners: Best Tri Suits, Shorts, and Transition-Friendly Gear, compared on price, rating, and the trade-offs that decide it.
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Top pick
2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit
A race-day weapon that performs across all three disciplines, and the least expensive one-piece in this guide.
Pros
- +ICE X fabric provides UV protection and cooling
- +SBR Power chamois is thin enough for swimming and thick enough for cycling
- +Front zip allows ventilation control on the run
Cons
- −A front zip is marginally less aerodynamic than a rear zip
Runner-up
Zoot Core Tri Racesuit
The rear-zip choice for beginners who prefer a clean front profile, though the Light Speed now costs less.
Pros
- +Rear zip gives a cleaner front profile than a front-zip suit
- +Italian fabric with four-way stretch and UPF 50+
- +Two rear pockets for nutrition storage
Cons
- −Chamois padding is minimal for rides over 40 miles
- −Costs $45 more than the Light Speed, our top pick
Side by side
At a glance
| 2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit | Zoot Core Tri Racesuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Price | $94.99 | $115.50 |
| Strongest point | ICE X fabric provides UV protection and cooling | Rear zip gives a cleaner front profile than a front-zip suit |
| Main drawback | A front zip is marginally less aerodynamic than a rear zip | Chamois padding is minimal for rides over 40 miles |
Choose the 2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit if
- You want iCE X fabric provides UV protection and cooling.
- You want sBR Power chamois is thin enough for swimming and thick enough for cycling.
- You want front zip allows ventilation control on the run.
Choose the Zoot Core Tri Racesuit if
- You want rear zip gives a cleaner front profile than a front-zip suit.
- You want italian fabric with four-way stretch and UPF 50+.
- You want two rear pockets for nutrition storage.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Which is cheaper, the 2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit or the Zoot Core Tri Racesuit?
The 2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit is the less expensive option at about $94.99, versus $115.50 for the Zoot Core Tri Racesuit. Prices move; the buttons on this page show the current Amazon price.
Which one did FlexWearLab rate higher?
We rated the 2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit 4.7/5 and the Zoot Core Tri Racesuit 4.5/5 in our Triathlon Clothing Guide for Beginners: Best Tri Suits, Shorts, and Transition-Friendly Gear. A race-day weapon that performs across all three disciplines, and the least expensive one-piece in this guide.
Where can I buy the 2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit and the Zoot Core Tri Racesuit?
Both are sold on Amazon; the links on this page go to the current listings. Add-to-cart links put the item straight in your basket.
Full testing notes
Triathlon Clothing Guide for Beginners: Best Tri Suits, Shorts, and Transition-Friendly Gear →A beginner's triathlon clothing guide: why regular workout clothes fall short, the best tri suits and shorts from 2XU, Zoot, and TYR, and transition tips.
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