By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Director The team traveled all the way down to Charlestown, RI last weekend to battle on the infamous Ninigret Park course. The plan was to do the 3/4 and the 35+ races. Sounded like a good plan. Upon arriving at the course Sunday morning, Bruce Bell…
Road Tubeless Clincher Tires By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Vermont Traditionally there have been two choices of wheel/tire combinations: tubular or clincher. Tubular tires and wheels provide superior ride quality and lighter weight than clincher wheels, however, tubulars were not as easy to mount or change as clinchers as they require glue (TUFO…
Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family As you may know, Fit Werx has long been a supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150. Our involvement recently became more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. Some of you may have met or remember Marleigh from one of…
REVL, by the Hive, Brakeset Reviewed by Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx in Vermont REVL brakes are manufactured by The Hive (www.bythehive.com), a relatively local company to us in Massachusetts. These brakes feature full carbon calipers, with 7075 aluminum and titanium hardware. The single pivot design saves weight, and The Hive says that the…
By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Director I attended the Tour of the Battenkill as a spectator this year and as a support to the few Burris Logistics/Fit Werx riders that participated. One thing is for certain: it is a hard “bleep” race. I did enjoy watching and photographing, but I did…
Rear Derailleur Adjustment Fundamentals Adjusting the rear derailleur on a bicycle can be a daunting task. However, armed with an understanding of what the primary adjustments control, basic derailleur adjustments are not as complicated as they seem. Required Tools: Philips screwdriver #2 or 2.5mm hex (SRAM RED) 5mm Hex wrench Overview – The two primary…
HAWK RACING BOTTOM BRACKETS By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx, Vermont Sometimes the best products show up out of the blue and from previously unknown sources – all it takes is someone to realize that something can be done better. Sven Folmer of Hawk Racing did just that when he realized that many of…