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title: "Triathlon Shorts Mens — $67K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **triathlon shorts mens**
**Skip it**
Weak search conversion (1.1%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 17Growth 82Conversion 14Competition 70Returns 19Price range 95Avg price 93Brand share 21Review moat 68Quality gap 50
**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**
**Good****43%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Review moat**
**Good****763.09**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Brand share**
**Bad****92%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Returns**
**Bad****6.8%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Bad****$67K**
$67K/yr · 113K searches
**Conversion**
**Bad****1.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Signals**[** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%") [** High Price**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_price "Avg price > $50")
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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**
**12**
**Top-5 brand share**
**92%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**43%**
Top 20: 85%
**Open market**
**5%**
- 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.
5K3KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/triathlon-shorts-mens/trend)
## **Top triathlon shorts mens search terms**
- **triathlon shorts**26K/yr+121.3%0.5% conv. - **triathlon shorts mens**34K/yr+35.1%0.8% conv. - **tri shorts men**17K/yr+70.7%0.9% conv. - **tri shorts**14K/yr+96.0%0.5% conv. - **mens triathlon shorts**12K/yr+107.5%0.9% conv. - **mens tri shorts**6K/yr+75.9%0.5% conv. - **triathlon shorts men**4K/yr+129.0%1.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/triathlon-shorts-mens/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.
0%5%$3K10%$7K15%$10K20%$13K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**MY KILOMETRE Mens Triathlon Shorts with Adjustable Drawstring Easy Reach Leg Pockets Chamois for Long-Distance Tri Race (Black-Blue Medium)**MY KILOMETRE**$40.68**4.5★923 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PJVP88) [2**MY KILOMETRE Mens Triathlon Shorts with Adjustable Drawstring Easy Reach Leg Pockets Chamois for Long-Distance Tri Race (Black-red Medium)**MY KILOMETRE**$40.08**4.5★923 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGZ2JCX) [3**SLS3 Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Mens 2 Pockets FRT Designed by Athletes for Racing (Midnight X-Large)**SLS3**$53.10**4.3★812 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7R2N74) [4**SLS3 Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Mens 2 Pockets FRT Designed by Athletes for Racing (Midnight Large)**SLS3**$53.46**4.3★812 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7R2NAG) [5**SLS3 Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Mens 2 Pockets FRT Designed by Athletes for Racing (Storm Wave Large)**SLS3**$52.75**4.3★812 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082BH646Q)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**MY KILOMETRE Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Breathable Quick-Dry Shorts with Rear Pocket (Black/Rear Pocket Large)**MY KILOMETRE**$35.74**923 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY47K8QG) [**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**$39.53**4 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC58P7GG) [**CEROTIPOLAR Mens Triathlon Shorts with Pocket Padded Bike Shorts for Long-Distance Racing & Training Black**CEROTIPOLAR**$39.48**1 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDWMQ436) [**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**$73.69**21 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQQ4G5L5) [**Zoot Mens Core 9-Inch Tri Shorts Quick Dry Performance Triathlon Shorts with Cycling Chamois Pad Pockets & UPF 50+ Fabric - Hyper Yellow - Medium**Zoot**$84.85**178 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC9H77VQ)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**MY KILOMETRE Triathlon Shorts Mens Tri Shorts Breathable Quick-Dry Shorts with Rear Pocket (Black/Rear Pocket Large)**MY KILOMETRE**$35.74**4.5★**▲ 29%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY47K8QG) [**Zoot Mens Core 7-Inch Tri Shorts Quick Dry Performance Triathlon Shorts with Cycling Chamois Pad Pockets & UPF 50+ Fabric - Army Green - Large**Zoot**$80.30**4.4★**▲ 23%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC8VW68D) [**Zoot Mens Core 9-Inch Tri Shorts Quick Dry Performance Triathlon Shorts with Cycling Chamois Pad Pockets & UPF 50+ Fabric - Hyper Yellow - Medium**Zoot**$84.85**4.4★**▲ 23%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC9H77VQ) [**Sparx Mens Active Triathlon Short Tri Cycling Short Swim Bike Run (Black/Black Large)**Sparx**$40.95**4.3★**▲ 21%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071L7Z5GP) [**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**$73.69**4.9★**▲ 20%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQQ4G5L5)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about triathlon shorts mens**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Comfort-Overall**27%
*“Great comfort”*
**Size-Overall**17%
*“Excellent fit”*
**Exercise/Sports Suitability**13%
*“Love these for the gym”*
**Pockets/Compartments**10%
*“Fair quality, small pockets”*
**Quality-Overall**9%
*“these Qualidyne shorts are a standout”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“A great value”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%
*“Ended up sticking with the smaller size”*
**Material Quality**2%
*“The material performance is impressive”*
**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**2%
*“The 4-way stretch provides a full range of motion”*
**Cushion**1%
*“Padded comfort for long rides”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**19%
*“they are too big”*
**Exercise/Sports Suitability**10%
*“In wasnt even going to try running with them”*
**Thickness**10%
*“It is way too thick and bulky”*
**Cushion**9%
*“The lighter padding may not be enough for very long rides if you prefer more cushioning”*
**Quality-Overall**8%
*“Cheap”*
**Comfort-Overall**8%
*“Very uncomfortable”*
**Material Quality**4%
*“Cheap material”*
**Length**4%
*“Liners are designed too long”*
**Allergies**4%
*“Started getting rash on my leg and butt”*
**Machine Wash Suitability**3%
*“peeled again in the wash”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**64%
**Thigh Fit**6%
**Cushion**5%
**Length**4%
**Comfort-Overall**4%
**Color**3%
**Material Quality**3%
**Quality-Overall**2%
**Waist Fit**2%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
## **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.
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