Is triathlon shorts mens profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $67K/yr across 34 tracked products. 0 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +78.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).

How competitive is the triathlon shorts mens niche?

9 brands and 12 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 43% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 92% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in triathlon shorts mens?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Exercise/Sports Suitability, Thickness. The return rate is 6.8% — above our launch gate.

When does demand for triathlon shorts mens peak?

Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 3.9× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the triathlon shorts mens niche?

Listings span $15.49–$89.56; the average listing price is $51.46 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 763 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

triathlon shorts mens

Skip it

Weak search conversion (1.1%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Price range

Incredible$15.49–$89.56

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Avg price

Great$51.46

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Growth

Great+78.0%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Competition

Good43%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Review moat

Good763.09

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Good4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Bad92%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Returns

Bad6.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Market size

Bad$67K

$67K/yr · 113K searches

Conversion

Bad1.1%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Signals High Returns High Price

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, triathlon shorts mens is a $67K/yr Amazon United States market (113K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 92% of demand. Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.

Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

triathlon shorts mens market data

Units sold / yr: 1K–1K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $51K–$64K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 1.1%
Avg BSR: #253
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 97%
Out of stock: 5.9%
Avg brand age: 62 months
Avg seller age: 185 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

9 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

92%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

43%

Top 20: 85%

Open market

MY KILOMETRE36%
SLS333%
Sparx10%
Zoot9%
Bikewa4%
Synergy3%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 5%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +78.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.9×

Open Trend

Top triathlon shorts mens search terms

triathlon shorts26K/yr +121.3%0.5% conv.
triathlon shorts mens34K/yr +35.1%0.8% conv.
tri shorts men17K/yr +70.7%0.9% conv.
tri shorts14K/yr +96.0%0.5% conv.
mens triathlon shorts12K/yr +107.5%0.9% conv.
mens tri shorts6K/yr +75.9%0.5% conv.
triathlon shorts men4K/yr +129.0%1.0% conv.

All search terms

Top triathlon shorts mens products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

MY KILOMETRE Mens Triathlon Shorts with Adjustable Drawstring Easy Reach Leg Pockets Chamois for Long-Distance Tri Race (Black-Blue Medium)

MY KILOMETRE$40.684.5★923 rev

MY KILOMETRE Mens Triathlon Shorts with Adjustable Drawstring Easy Reach Leg Pockets Chamois for Long-Distance Tri Race (Black-red Medium)

MY KILOMETRE$40.084.5★923 rev

SLS3 Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Mens 2 Pockets FRT Designed by Athletes for Racing (Midnight X-Large)

SLS3$53.104.3★812 rev

SLS3 Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Mens 2 Pockets FRT Designed by Athletes for Racing (Midnight Large)

SLS3$53.464.3★812 rev

SLS3 Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Mens 2 Pockets FRT Designed by Athletes for Racing (Storm Wave Large)

SLS3$52.754.3★812 rev

Newest

by launch date

MY KILOMETRE Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Breathable Quick-Dry Shorts with Rear Pocket (Black/Rear Pocket Large)

MY KILOMETRE$35.74923 rev

3mo ago

qualidyne Mens Triathlon Shorts for Swim Bike Run 4mm Tri Chamois No Ride-Up Silicone Grip Dual Mesh Pockets Quick Dry 4-Way Stretch Training Tri Shorts

qualidyne$39.534 rev

5mo ago

CEROTIPOLAR Mens Triathlon Shorts with Pocket Padded Bike Shorts for Long-Distance Racing & Training Black

CEROTIPOLAR$39.481 rev

6mo ago

Zoot Mens LTD 9-Inch Triathlon Shorts Endurance Cycle Padded Shorts for Swim Bike Run with Quick Drying UPF 50 + Fabric - Sync - 2X-Large

Zoot$73.6921 rev

10mo ago

Zoot Mens Core 9-Inch Tri Shorts Quick Dry Performance Triathlon Shorts with Cycling Chamois Pad Pockets & UPF 50+ Fabric - Hyper Yellow - Medium

Zoot$84.85178 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about triathlon shorts mens

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Comfort-Overall27%

“Great comfort”

Size-Overall17%

“Excellent fit”

Exercise/Sports Suitability13%

“Love these for the gym”

Pockets/Compartments10%

“Fair quality, small pockets”

Quality-Overall9%

“these Qualidyne shorts are a standout”

Value For Money8%

“A great value”

Adhesion/Stickiness5%

“Ended up sticking with the smaller size”

Material Quality2%

“The material performance is impressive”

Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity2%

“The 4-way stretch provides a full range of motion”

Cushion1%

“Padded comfort for long rides”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall19%

“they are too big”

Exercise/Sports Suitability10%

“In wasnt even going to try running with them”

Thickness10%

“It is way too thick and bulky”

Cushion9%

“The lighter padding may not be enough for very long rides if you prefer more cushioning”

Quality-Overall8%

“Cheap”

Comfort-Overall8%

“Very uncomfortable”

Material Quality4%

“Cheap material”

Length4%

“Liners are designed too long”

Allergies4%

“Started getting rash on my leg and butt”

Machine Wash Suitability3%

“peeled again in the wash”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall64%

Thigh Fit6%

Cushion5%

Length4%

Comfort-Overall4%

Color3%

Material Quality3%

Quality-Overall2%

Waist Fit2%

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

Common questions

Is triathlon shorts mens profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $67K/yr across 34 tracked products. 0 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +78.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
How competitive is the triathlon shorts mens niche?: 9 brands and 12 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 43% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 92% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in triathlon shorts mens?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Exercise/Sports Suitability, Thickness. The return rate is 6.8% — above our launch gate.
When does demand for triathlon shorts mens peak?: Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 3.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the triathlon shorts mens niche?: Listings span $15.49–$89.56; the average listing price is $51.46 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 763 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.