Please note that Fit Werx 2 in Peabody, MA will be closed on Saturday, March 19th for the Multisport World Expo. Please call 978-532-7348 or email marty@fitwerx.com and we will return your message when we return to the shop on Tuesday. Thank you, Marty
Q) It seems like the in-the-drops shifting position of SRAM shifters can’t be beat due to the flexibility of the shifter itself. For crit racing, this is obviously a huge advantage and I’ve been thinking about trying to ditch my Shimano equipment for a SRAM group. Plus, you can’t beat the price point on SRAM…
In addition to the seminar that Ian and Dean will be providing on bike fit and equipment selection for triathlon at 10:45 a.m. at the Multisport World Expo at M.I.T., there are other great seminars to note. Be sure to check out what is sure to be a great one from Will and Jason of…
Q) I just bought a 2010 Felt B2 and wanted to know if cleaning the chain with a chain cleaner box works just as good as taking the chain off and cleaning. Also, does riding at a slow cadence in a high gear stress the crank and cassette teeth more than riding a fast cadence? –…
Q) I have a question about the rear derailleur on my road bike. It is an Ultegra 6600 that has a squeak in it as you pedal. It appears to be the lower pulley wheel. I have replaced the lower pulley once and it solved the problem for a while – less than a season. …
’11 Cervelo R Series Bikes – What is New Overview: For the first time in five years, Cervelo revamped their R series offerings significantly in 2011. The R5 (which replaces the R3 SL) and the R3 utilize redesigned framesets, incorporating technology and design from the limited production R5ca, while the RS has been given a new…
Q) This could be very abstract sounding, but is it preferable for a rider between sizes to select the smaller size with a longer stem, or a larger size frame with a shorter stem? Is power lost in the smaller frame that is otherwise better distributed or better applied in the larger frame? – Christopher…
Cable Lubrication Cable friction is one of the leading causes of sluggish shifting. To lubricate your cables, simply apply a Teflon based lubricant to any exposed cable where it enters into a cable housing. Good access points for lubrication are often located at the shift lever, where the cables enter the derailleurs and under the…
Shimano Di2 Electronic Shifting (Digital Integrated Intelligence) By Geoff Hull Fitter and Product Consultant Fit Werx, MA While Shimano was not the first company to attempt an electronic drivetrain, Di2 is the first to prove just how good the concept is. Before I get started on Shimano’s electronics, let’s take a quick look at how…
The list of nutrition plans seems endless at times: Paleo, Zone, South Beach, Vegan, low-fat, low-carb, and on and on. We would love to hear which nutrition strategy works best for you? How do you reach your desired racing weight and make sure to have enough energy to train day-in and day-out? Please post your…
Once again Fit Werx is proud to sponsor and present at the Multisport World Expo on Saturday, March 19th at MIT. TOPIC: BIKE FITTING AND CYCLING EQUIPMENT SELECTION FOR TRIATHLON Ian Buchanan and Dean Phillips; Ian is founder Fit Werx, Road & Triathlon Cycling Specialists and SICI’s Advanced Fit Instructor for triathlon/aero fitting and foot biomechanics; Dean Phillips is…
How? Register for the 100 mile Gran Fondo, which takes place on May 22, 2011 and benefits American Diabetes Association, by February 14th and be entered to win the Serotta Ottrott! In addition, if you are refer someone to the ride you’ll be entered again! For each registered 100 mile Gran Fondo cyclist you refer,…