After over three years of waiting, it is finally here – introducing the Speedplay SYZR. Worth the wait? We won’t know for sure until the snow clears a bit more, but the SYZR certainly appears to offer some really nice features, some of which are not found anywhere else in the world of XC MTB/inset…
Watch the video to learn why riders of all levels travel to work with Fit Werx Since the invention of the “safety bicycle” in 1885, there have been few times in history that have seen the types of monumental advances in road bike technology as we have seen in the past few years. The changes…
Owner: Ian Buchanan, Founder/Owner of Fit Werx Frame – Parlee Z-Zero Disc Custom Fork – Enve Tapered Disc Shift Levers – SRAM RED 22 Brakes- SRAM RED 22 Front Derailleur – SRAM RED 22 YAW Rear Derailleur- SRAM RED 22 WiFLi Chain – SRAM RED 22 Cassette – SRAM RED 22 X-Glide PC-1190 Crankset –…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, Waitsfield VT At the Fit Werx located in the Mad River Valley of Vermont, we see many clients looking for ways to get ever lower gearing to help them conquer the gaps more comfortably. For those looking for a road bike with ultra-low gearing, SRAM components are one…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT (With help from his wife Becky and friend Trisha) Male or female, chamois crème can be a real boon for many riders. Sweat and heat, combined with the pressure of sitting on a saddle and constant movement, can cause problems ranging from chafing to full-blown infections. Chamois…
Cervelo has redesigned its vaunted S5 model for 2015. The original Cervelo S5 was a ground-breaking design, widely hailed as the best aero road bike on the market. While new introductions (like Parlee’s stunning ESX) have upped the level of competition, Cervelo has remained one of the top aero road bike manufacturers as other bike…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT I recently acquired a new cycling computer that I thought might be of interest: the Magellan Cyclo 505hc, a GPS-enabled bike computer. This computer looks to go head-to-head with the Garmin Edge 1000, widely regarded to be the industry standard and a truly exceptional cycling computer that…
The Parlee Z-Zero is one of our favorite ultimate dream bikes. It is an easy bike to be drawn towards, salivate over and lust after. So I thought I would give a quick run-down of a beautiful Z-Zero build… It All Starts With The Frameset The frameset is the top-on-the-line Parlee Z-Zero custom bike frame. …
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT. For several years Cervelo used Magura hydraulic rim brakes on their P3 and P5 time trial/triathlon bikes. These brakes provide outstanding braking, with excellent modulation and minimal hand effort – hallmarks of hydraulic brakes. Shimano produces base bar brake levers that incorporate buttons for the Di2…
ROAD HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES ON A BUDGET Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT We have built several “gravel grinder” bikes using the recently released SRAM Rival 22 Hydro system components. Now that I have had a chance to test several bikes with this group, I wanted to briefly note my impressions. Simply stated,…
Fit Werx is an authorized dealer for Eddy Merckx bicycles. The Eddy Merckx Mourenx 69, as all the bikes in Merckx’s current line, is named after a famous victory for Eddy. In this case, the ride was a 214.5 km stage of the Tour de France, on July 15, 1969, from Luchon to Mourenx, France…
By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Waitsfield, VT With the recent proliferation of road, endurance/gravel bikes and cyclocross bikes with disc brakes, wheel manufacturers have been introducing new disc brake wheelsets at a swift pace. Mavic, arguably the oldest bicycle wheel manufacturer, released two new clincher disc brake compatible wheels for 2015, designed specifically for use…