Shimano Dura Ace 9000 Mechanical Overview
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. …
Shimano Ultegra Di2 Firmware Update Now Available
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…
Parabox Hydraulic Disc Brake Conversion
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…
Beyond Bike Fit – Foot Pressure Scanning
We recently posted information on the exciting pressure sensing analysis tools gebioMized is offering through their U.S. distributor Cyclologic. I overviewed saddle pressure sensing technology recently and here are some examples from foot pressure analysis with the gebioMized sensors. From a fitter’s perspective, having quantifiable data showing just how much of a difference a change…
Beyond Bike Fit – Pressure Scanning Technology
I recently posted that I had visited cycling analysis start-up Cyclologic in AZ to meet with company founder Paraic McGlynn and familiarize myself with the latest technology he is working on in cycling fit and analysis. One of the most encouraging pieces of technology we worked with on my trip was the pressure sensing technology…
Cyclologic – Beyond Bike Fit.
I recently took a trip to Arizona to catch up with Paraic McGlynn and see what he has been working on with his new company Cyclologic. Paraic has been at the forefront of bicycle fit and the associated technology for years and I started working with him back when he was at Serotta and…
Why Power Based Bike Fitting Doesn’t Work
Are you considering working with a bike fitter who guarantees that they can quantifiably show you an increase in your power from their fitting? It is not uncommon that I hear people say their fitter promised, and then showed them, a quantifiable 20 to 50 watts of power increase. The reality is that bike fitters…
A Fresh Guru Photon with New SRAM RED
GURU PHOTON WITH SRAM RED 2012/13 by Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT I have previously written about the virtues of the Guru Photon, most recently in a series of articles detailing our build of an 11 pound 12 ounce bike, based on the Photon frameset, for a client. I just finished installing…
Bruce's Ti Cyclocross Bike
Bruce’s Ti Custom Cyclocross Bike Owner: Bruce Bell. Manager/Buyer, Fit Werx, VT Frame – Titanium Fork – Carbon Shift Levers – Campagnolo Chorus 11 speed Brakes – Shimano CX 70 Front Derailleur – Shimano CX 70 Rear Derailleur – Campagnolo Chorus 11 speed Chain – Campagnolo Super Record Cassette- Campagnolo Chorus 12-29 Wheels – Cole…
Upgrade Ideas for your Bike this Winter
BIKE IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS (AKA -THINGS TO PUT ON THE HOLIDAY WISH LIST…) By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT With falling leaves and temperatures, many of us begin to turn our thoughts from cycling towards anticipating winter activities such as skiing. However, this is a good time to think about your bike…