Critical in any proper bike fitting and saddle adjustment is the actual width of your sit bones, and the pressure created by the two points of bone that you feel when you sit on something flat and hard. These points, or “ischial tuberosities” (try using that term at a cocktail party to impress someone), must…
Fit Werx, Peabody MA to Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT Ride Two great Fit Werx shop locations, 195 miles between them, 1 epic day…are you epic enough? Join Destination Cycling and the team from Fit Werx for the first annual Fit Werx to Fit Werx bike tour. Approximately 195 miles of incredible scenery, great roads,…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT. As I mentioned in a recent posting about the available upgrades to Ultegra Di2, I recently attended a product introduction and tech seminar put on by Shimano. The main focus of this introduction and seminar was the new, completely redesigned Shimano Dura Ace 9000 mechanical group. …
We just posted some of the latest feedback testimonials we have received from Fit Werx athletes… We get to work with some great folks and we thank everyone who has taken the time to write and let us know how we’re doing! They can be found here: https://fitwerx.com/athlete-testimonials. If you like what we do, please…
Prominent multisport website Slowtwitch.com has released its list of the top 50 multisport retailers in the U.S., the Slowtwitch 50, and Peabody based Fit Werx 2, Road and Triathlon Cycling Specialists, has been named to the list. According to Dan Emfield, Slowtwitch’s Publisher, “It’s a list of the top 50 retailers in the United States…
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…