The mountain bike industry has made huge strides in technology in recent years. From wider tires and suspension improvements to more balanced and stable frame designs, a properly set-up modern mountain bike is akin to what shaped skis offered skiers when they first came out. The technology has made it notably easier to ride more…
Cervelo, Factor, Felt, Parlee, Specialized and Trek all make nice tri bikes that we carry. If a tri bike from one of these brands fits you well, we don’t have any hesitation recommending it in terms of the bike building capability of the brand. All of these brands know how to build a high quality…
For as long as I can remember, many bike publications have criticized bikes above about $5000 for their price. I’ve seen reviews that have praised every attribute of a bike’s ride and build execution only to say that you shouldn’t spend that type of money on a bike as it is too expensive. This does…
Consumer habits and expectations in general are changing rapidly. There is some good from this and some real challenges. In the bike industry, one of the biggest changes is growing media attention and thus interest in riders buying specialty bikes directly from the manufacturer. The most recognized brand on the market pursuing this method is…
For many riders, the Cervelo S3 is a hard aero road bike to beat. It offers Cervelo’s most versatile performance road geometry and thus fits a wide range of riders. It is mechanically pretty straight-forward and relatively simple (for a competitive aero bike). It is reasonably light with a frame weight of around 1000 grams….
Cervelo used the by-line “Simply Faster” for years. However, as time has passed, the top aero bikes have become so fast that the ante has been upped. Today, you need to be more than simply faster to compete at the top level. While gaining some mechanical complexity over its predecessor, the 2019 Cervelo S5 encapsulates…
There are so many potential reasons for chronic bike saddle discomfort that it would be overwhelming and confusing to try to cover them in a single article. For this reason, we are exploring potential riding technique and postural items (by far the biggest contributors to chronic saddle issues) one at a time so that you…
Note: K-Edge has discontinued this product and we can no longer provide this service. This being said, if you reach out, we’re happy to talk to you about other newer options that provide similar functionality. Here in Vermont we have a lot of mountains (no kidding!), and roads that go up and over those mountains….
Please note that Fit Werx in Peabody is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Due to the 4th of July Holiday we will also be closed on July 3rd and 4th, returning back to the shop on Thursday, July 5th. Have a great Holiday!
Hopefully our recent article on segments of gravel capable road bikes helped you figure out what type of gravel road bike makes the most sense for you. Now it is time to learn a bit more about some of the better options within those segments. Felt VR. Road Bike Roots, Dirt Road Friendly, Endurance Bike…
Zipp recently announced that most of their standard level of carbon Firecrest equipped rim brake wheels will be receiving the high performance Showstopper brake track previously only available on the top of the line NSW wheels. The Showstopper braking surface, in combination with the matched brake pads, offers stronger braking and improved performance in dry…
The “gravel road” category remains one of the more popular bike segments for 2018. However, the category is significantly more diverse than it was just a few years ago. With all the options in the category, it is easy to get lost and then potentially end up with the wrong type of gravel bike. There…