Fit Werx News – October 2015
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Wolf Tooth RoadLink Derailleur Hanger Extender Review
Being at the base of Lincoln and Appalachian Gaps at the Fit Werx in Vermont, we have many clients interested in getting lower gearing for their bikes. We have posted a number of articles on this subject, and we continue to keep track of new products that may help you garner lower climbing gears. The…
It is starting to feel like Fat Bike season!
With frost warnings in the weather forecast, it is time to start thinking about the change of the seasons and how to have as much fun as possible on your bike through the winter. Fat Bikes can be a lot of fun and Fit Werx offers a few quality brands of Fat Bikes including Felt,…
Campagnolo Stages Power Meter and Big Price Reductions
Campagnolo Stages Power Meter and Price Reductions Headline New Stages Power Meter Offerings Stages Power Meter just announced some big new product and pricing information, punctuated by the following: Stages will be making units that will work with many carbon fiber cranks, including multiple levels of Campagnolo Stages Power Meter units. The price on the…
PowerTap Pedals & PowerTap Chainrings
PowerTap was one of the original power meter companies and they have more experience than just about anyone making power meters. For almost twenty years that has meant hub based power meters, but their much anticipated new offerings of the PowerTap P1 Pedals are available now and the PowerTap C1 Chainring based system will start…
What Makes for a Good Bike Fitting?
Whether it be the internet or your local bike shop, you can get a bike fit of some sort from a huge variety of places today. Some fits are equipment based, some fits are convenience based, some are just plain bad. We did a presentation at the VT Challenge Ride recently on how to make…
Garmin Varia Cycling Radar Short Review
Have you ever wondered if there was a car coming from behind and not been in a good position to look behind you safely? Have you ever wondered how many cars are behind you or how far behind you they might be? Have you found mirrors to be an imperfect solution to checking behind you…
Chronic Saddle Discomfort – Part 2. Pelvic Over Rotation.
There are a host of combined technique items that often relate to saddle issues and trying to explain all of them at once would be overwhelming. Proper bike fit/set-up and saddle selection can solve saddle issues for many riders, but problems often persist for others when there are technique and postural elements that go beyond…
Lexington Closed August 15th
Please note that our Lexington, MA location will be closed on Saturday, August 15th, but our Peabody, MA location will be open. Please call Peabody at 978-532-7348 for assistance. Thank you!
Fit Werx Voted Best Bike Shop in the U.S. Thank you!
When we first saw The Active Times Reader Poll this year, we thought we may not have made the list; we kept going through the countdown slideshow and our name was not showing up. So, it was a great surprise to find ourselves on it though on the very last slide! Thank you for voting…
Top 10 Reason You Will Love the Darn Tough Ride
Check out the top 10 reasons why you will love the Darn Tough Ride out of Stowe, VT on Sunday, September 6. Of course, number 11 is that Fit Werx has sponsored the ride for years now and we try to sponsor great events! Sign up soon for this challenging and fun ride.
Dean’s 2015 Masters Track Nationals Report
2015 Masters Track Nationals Report Track Nationals were held at the fantastic Giordana Velodrome facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It’s a new 250-meter concrete track, which has steeper banking then the 400-meter Marymoor track I raced on in Seattle at last year’s nationals. I stayed with our regional track guru Kurt “Chopper” Begemann who’d…