By Michael Burris I started riding again about three weeks ago after taking 3 months completely off the bike. During my hiatus from cycling my brother and I trained and ran the Richmond Marathon. For the Iron-athletes among us, running is a regular occurrence. For the pure cyclists, of which I consider myself one, running…
With the hectic holiday schedule you may have missed the American Diabetes Association’s big announcement! The new 100 Mile Gran Fondo Route at the North Shore Tour de Cure is open for registration! And there is still time to enter to win a Cervelo R3 valued at $3,200 complete with a professional fitting from Fit…
ROAD TUBELESS CLINCHER TIRE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The following guidelines are for maintaining tubeless road tires – more complete explanations are below. 1. Inflation pressure on a tubeless road system is often between 10 and 15 pounds less than a conventional clincher tire. 2. Check tire pressure before each ride and check the snugness of the…
New England Triathlon Symposium – Presented by Blackstone Valley Human Performance and Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching On Saturday, January 15, 2011 come and experience a day of expert-led seminars, clinics, & workshops to jump start your 2011 triathlon season. You’ll get to attend four seminars, four hands-on clinics, and two small-group workshops led by expert…
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We are pleased to announce that Joey Adams of Intelligent Fitness, and a CycleOps/PowerTap coach and representative, will be conducting VO2, resting metabolic and wattage testing at Fit Werx in Waitsfield, VT on Saturday, February 19. Please email info@fitwerx.com or call 802-496-7570 to reserve a slot. Rates are as follows: VO2 = 1 hour sessions….
Be sure to check out Serotta’s 2011 offerings in the manufacturer profile section of our Tech Center, including the new lower priced carbon tri frame the HSG Aero. https://fitwerx.com/product-reviews/bike-frame-manufacturer-profiles/serotta
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Speedplay Cleat Maintenance My Speedplay cleats look okay, but is there a time/mileage when I should replace them? Taylor Hi Taylor, Having cleats and pedals that are in good condition not only helps you get the most out of your drivetrain, it can also…
With frames starting under $2500, Parlee Cycles 2010 line didn’t need much changed for 2011 as they have always been a leading edge company. However, many people still don’t know about this great specialty builder out of MA who continues to design and build some of the finest carbon fiber bicycles made right here in…
TUBELESS ROAD CLINCHER TIRE INSTALLATION ON MODERN WIDE RIMS Updated: 2/1/2019 Materials needed: 2 Tubeless Clincher Road tires Tubeless Rim Tape in an appropriate width for your rim (if rim bed has spoke holes – see below) 2 Tubeless Valve Kits in an appropriate length for your rim depth Tire Sealant – at least 2…
The 2011 Guru Cycles line, which offers some pretty significant changes, is now posted and reviewed in our Bike Manufacturer’s Profiles in the Tech Center. The new Evolo R, CR.701 and CR.501 bring top of the line technology to lower price points for 2011. Guru is well worth checking out for 2011 as they continue…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Press Fit Bottom Bracket Technology What are the advantages/drawbacks of the new “press-fit” bottom brackets and cranks? Which “press fit” size is the best and can a current bike be converted? Ted Hi Ted, First a brief history – “Press-fit”, or “Integrated”, bottom brackets…