Shimano’s electronic shifting components are wonderful, ground-breaking technology that offers virtually flawless shifting and reliability, together with great ergonomics. However, Shimano Di2 is not flawless and one of the few faults I can find is has to do with the junction box. The current 11-speed Di2 (6870 and 9070), uses a junction box (designated by…
If you have been enjoying the features and abundance of information offered by the Garmin Edge 510, 810, or even the venerable Edge 500, you will be happy to know that Garmin has not rested on its laurels. Garmin has broken new ground with the Edge 520 by packing a lot of new features and…
I have said this before, but it bears repeating. Fit Werx is not just a road and triathlon bicycle shop. We carry mountain bikes, Fat bikes, electric bikes… Today, I’m going to overview the ‘15 Trek Fuel EX8 – one of the most popular moderate travel trail based full suspension bike designs on the market…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
One of the most ignored regular maintenance items on a bike is the chain. Oh, we all know the chain needs to be lubricated regularly. That is not what I am talking about. What I mean is the regular replacement of the chain. The chain is comprised of literally hundreds of metal pieces that are…
Bikes with an electric motor, intended to assist the rider, are very popular in some parts of the world. The e-bike movement is slowly gaining momentum in the United States, and the major manufacturers have started to introduce these bikes. For example, Felt has six e-bike models, three for the road and three for off-road…
The ad below actually has little to do with bicycles, other than it uses the bicycle to prove its point. However, the ad is worth thinking about as a bicycle ad as the reason that they chose the bicycle to convey this message is because there are few activities in life where “having the right…
Are you interested in pre-riding some of the events we frequently discuss and sponsor and do you have a Bkool, Wahoo or Inside Ride rollers/trainer? The free Bkool simulator app pairs with any ANT+ trainer using the FE-C standard. Direct links to the routes are below. Darn Tough Ride routes: 100 miler: http://www.bkool.com/profile/detail/689404 65 miler:…