Where's the best place to buy Triathlon gear?

Zack R · Yahoo User

Hey guys. I'll be doing my first triathlon near the end of June at the Hy-Vee Triathlon. I was wondering if you would be able to help me out.I'm looking to buy apparel for my first event. I don't know exactly what to get. I'm thinking compression shorts for swimming, a bike jersey to throw on at the transition, some cycling shoes and a helmet (obviously need that), a road bike, and perhaps some better running shoes (not that mine are bad, but they may be completely worn out by the race since I got them in November).Aside from asking if the stuff above is right, where would be the best place to buy some great, quality triathlon gear at an inexpensive price? I'm a college student without a job, so a need to stay within a budget would be great. I'm already spending $140 on the race itself, so I hope to keep some of the costs down without cheaping out on the most important things. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!