By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT Last night I had the opportunity to attend a display of new Shimano equipment, as well as attend a tech session with Shimano representatives. I will be writing a more extensive article that will be posted shortly, but I wanted to get some valuable information out…
It’s a subject few mention, but the effect of bike saddle fit on erectile functioning is a concern for many cyclists. It will come as a relief, then, to know that any connection between cycling and impotence, from a mechanical standpoint, is largely a myth (whether or not you’re too exhausted to perform after a…
Proper biking posture, bike fit and back pain are deeply intertwined. If you experience discomfort while riding, it’s critical you address this issue with an experienced bike fitter. Up to 70% of regular (non-competitive) cyclists experience cervical, dorsal, or lumbar back pain, largely because their bicycles are not fitted properly. In fact, the Chaim Sheba…
It’s no secret that the stock saddles that come on most bikes are usually created to be inexpensive and look good on the bike and little else. In the rare circumstance that you happen to get lucky and the stock saddle from your bike works well, congratulations, you’re in luck. Chances are you can expect…
TRP PARABOX HYDRAULIC DISK BRAKE CONVERTER By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT I just finished building a sweet new Seven Mudhoney Pro cross bike with disk brakes. The rider wanted hydraulic brakes, but also wanted to use a Campagnolo drivetrain. Considering there is not currently an integrated road shifter with hydraulic brake…
We recently posted information on the exciting pressure sensing analysis tools gebioMized is offering through their U.S. distributor Cyclologic. I overviewed saddle pressure sensing technology recently and here are some examples from foot pressure analysis with the gebioMized sensors. From a fitter’s perspective, having quantifiable data showing just how much of a difference a change…
We’ve got an exciting announcement for you! Fit Werx is again the title sponsor of the fifth annual New England Triathlon Symposium organized and run by Tri-Hard Coaching! We hope to see you there! The Symposium is a day of seminars, workshops, and clinics led by expert coaches. To read the full schedule of presentations…
I recently posted that I had visited cycling analysis start-up Cyclologic in AZ to meet with company founder Paraic McGlynn and familiarize myself with the latest technology he is working on in cycling fit and analysis. One of the most encouraging pieces of technology we worked with on my trip was the pressure sensing technology…
Make no mistake: you can be at your physical best, have the lightest, most efficient bicycle in the world and the finest coaches waiting in the wings to hone your skills, and basically, you’re still a toughie on a Huffy without a quality bike fitting. Bike manufacturers can’t know the individual needs of the…