by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT STEM, BARS, PEDALS, SADDLE, ETC. When selecting a bike, particularly a fully-built bike, most people only look at the frame, drivetrain and wheels. However, the other parts of the bike all relate to the direct interface between the rider and the frame. Pedals, handlebars, stem, saddle,…
Tri-Hard’s Scientific Study of the Month September 2012 Citation: The Effect of Short Term Swiss Ball Training on Core Stability and Running Economy. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2004, 18(3), 522-528. Insight from the Study: In this study, participants in the experimental group did two Swiss-ball workouts (workouts consisting of exercises done using a…
Trek and Ironman are offering an exclusive deal for Trek customers who want to take a new 9 Series Speed Concept to Ironman Florida or Wisconsin! Consumers who purchase a 2013 Trek Speed Concept 9-Series bicycle or frameset will receive one free entry into their choice of the 2013 Ironman Florida or Wisconsin events, even…
by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT CRANKSET, BOTTOM BRACKET & CABLES The crankset is a big and heavy component on a bike and a source of considerable weight savings. However, light, strong and stiff may be contrary goals. There are many, many choices of light-weight cranks on the market and some are…
by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT DRIVETRAIN As I stated previously, we wanted to build a bike that was reliable, and that could be used every day. We debated a bit about the choice of drivetrain. There are some fairly esoteric components on the market that come in lighter, but going that…
The Green Mountain Stage Race is a celebration of sorts. For me, it marks the end of an incredible road season and the beginning of my schooling in cyclocross. Rather than recount all that went down during the race as so many have already done, I wish to offer some highlights from the 2012 edition….
Like a bicycle, a business is the sum of its parts and Fit Werx is fortunate to have so many good “parts”. I’m lucky to be surrounded by the people that I work with – I see characteristics in each of them that enrich my life on a regular basis and I wanted to share…
Dean’s Green Mountain Stage Race Report – Cat 2 Field – 91 riders. I kept them all on one long report so you only need to click on one link! Stage 1 – Time Trial – 5.6 miles I came to this race specifically to hammer this stage; confident I could get into the…
I have not done GMSR in 9 years. My goal was to get as close to 15 minutes as I could on the opening stage. Based on the times from last year in the 40+ field, I knew if I could break 15 minutes I would be in a good place. I went 15:04 which…
by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT After the frameset, the most important element to a bike’s ride characteristics is the wheels. Good wheels can transform a mediocre bike into a very good bike. Wheels are, unfortunately, an element largely ignored by major manufacturers, who tend to spec wheels on their bikes that simply…
BIONX SL350 HT ELECTRIC BIKE CONVERSION by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT While not our normal product postings, this conversion was fun and I thought worth sharing. We recently did an interesting conversion on a pair of mountain bikes. Our clients had been in Switzerland, and had rented electrically assisted bicycles. These were…
Dean's Mt Washington Race Report 8/18/12 1:04:47, 372 avg watts. 23rd overall, 1st place Clydesdale (190+ lb riders) First off, I can't think about this day without remembering my good friend, customer, and training partner Rich Angelo, who died tragically during the swim leg of the USAT National Triathlon Championship this same morning in Burlington,…