Fit Werx News – November 2016
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Cycling Holiday Gift Guide 2016
The Holiday Season is upon us and it’s time to throw out some hints to let others know what you might like to receive or to give you some ideas on what to give that special cyclist in your life. Indoor Trainers Rule! – In recent years there has been an explosion of “Smart Trainers” on…
Fit Werx NJ Closed from 11/27-12/6
Fit Werx NJ will be closed between Sunday, November 27 and Tuesday, December 6. We look forward to getting the shop ready for next season!
Zipp 454 Promises Big Aero Benefit & Improved Stability
Zipp announced the introduction of a sort of “skunk works” project they have been working on over the past few years today with the introduction of the Zipp 454 NSW. We saw one of the first pairs in our NJ location today and received an overview of what the wheels offer. The highlights of what may…
The Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics – Part 2
I wrote an article for Lava Magazine earlier this year about a quest to find two more seconds in a 3 Km pursuit – a race that is over in just three and half minutes long. Now that the season is over, I can summarize the results of my efforts to gain these two seconds….
The Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics – Part 1.
A version of this article was first printed in the April 2016 issue of I just finished my afternoon bike fitting. While the shop is closing for the night soon, I find myself assembling a new aerobar for my track bike. Testing shows this aerobar is faster than my existing aerobar, but I plan on…
SRAM eTap WiFli & Two Reasons ’17 Will Be a Groundbreaking Year for Tri Bikes
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Fit Werx MA Renovations
The Fit Werx crew has recently completed some nice renovations to our Peabody, MA location. Check out the displays of Dean’s championship jerseys as well as the sharp new wood displays. Be sure to stop-in and check out the new look as well as some of the great new bikes and equipment.
Are Bicycle Disc Brakes Really Less Aerodynamic Than Caliper Brakes?
Bicycle disc brake aerodynamics is going to be a popular topic moving forward as more and more racing oriented bikes (including tri bikes) receive disc brakes. It has been assumed that disc brakes are less aerodynamic than caliper brakes. However, there really hasn’t been a whole lot of data to support or debate this. With high…
Felt Edict 3 Review – Versatile 29″ Performer
Whether you are a road cyclist looking to go off-road in the New England area or an advanced mountain bike racer looking to conquer the XC racing scene, the Felt Edict 3 likely offers you a good answer to the question of how to become a better mountain bike rider. The Northshore of MA lacks…
Fit Werx News – October
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Dean’s 2016 Masters Track Worlds Report
Manchester, England This year’s trip to track worlds was different in a number of ways. For one, my travel was smooth and my bike arrived with me so I was off to better start already. I had lots of time to think about my race, and there’s both good and bad that comes with that….