Fit Files: Surprising Results From Wind Tunnel Testing
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Fit Files: Surprising Results From Wind Tunnel Testing

In our latest installment of Fit Files, we get a chance to see one of our own fitting clients in the wind tunnel and review his results. Sam is a longtime client and a 50-year old triathlete standing 6’4″ and 198 lbs. I recently worked with him on the fitting and sale of his new…

Your Bicycle Seat Position is Wrong
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Your Bicycle Seat Position is Wrong

Your Bicycle Seat Position is Wrong (Maybe) The correct position of your bicycle seat is essential for maximizing your riding efficiency, comfort, and safety. An appropriately adjusted saddle allows you to maintain a neutral posture with proper pelvic support while accessing as many pedaling muscle groups as possible efficiently. Whether you are a casual rider…

Parlee Cycles News and Announcements

Parlee Cycles News and Announcements

Some News and Updates from Parlee Cycles. Parlee Cycles has been a dependable partner for Fit Werx for many years, building some of the nicest road and gravel bikes on the planet. Unlike many other brands, Parlee supported the independent bike shop model throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout their restructuring after the pandemic, they maintained…

Berd Wheels Tries Something New

Berd Wheels Tries Something New Wheels are an essential bicycle component, pivotal in its overall performance. When it comes to a well-fitted bike, the choice of wheel can make all the difference. Traditionally, alloy spokes have been the dominant choice for decades, but this has limited innovation in the industry. Enter Berd Wheels: a pioneering…

Many Seat Problems on Bikes are Rider Problems
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Many Seat Problems on Bikes are Rider Problems

As I write this, the leaves are changing color, the days are a pleasant 70 degrees, and the nights are in the 50s. Almost perfect cycling weather. This being said, just because the weather is great doesn’t mean that you are enjoying your rides. Many cyclists endure varying levels of pain because they believe that…

Your Bike Has A Stack and Reach, But You Don’t

Your Bike Has A Stack and Reach, But You Don’t

Planning to purchase a new bike for the 2025 season starts now. Determining your riding position first, so you know which bikes match your positioning needs, is more important than ever. While we’ve always been stressing this at Fit Werx, it’s been interesting to find the industry once again trying to simplify and bypass this…

Dean’s Hour Record Attempt, Part 2.  Equipment & Training
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Dean’s Hour Record Attempt, Part 2. Equipment & Training

Only I could need a second article to talk about riding a bike in circles for an hour. If you missed part one summarizing my hour record attempt, it can be found here. In part two, I’ll review my bike and equipment, training, and answer some common questions  I received.  Dean’s Hour Record Attempt –…

Dean’s Hour Record Attempt, Part 1
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Dean’s Hour Record Attempt, Part 1

I recently took on my first hour record attempt in Milton, Ontario at the Mattamy Velodrome. Michael Kolesar hosts an annual “Day of the Hour” event where eight “lucky” riders sign up to bury themselves to challenge national or world records. All the complicated UCI rules and officials are in place along with doping control,…