Fit Werx recently presented a seminar at TriMania Boston on the 10 steps that can be taken from road positioning to aero positioning that can lead to 5 mph more speed. This is speed that is available to any triathlete or TT rider who is currently riding a road bike in these events. Some of…
One of the original ultralight frames, and one of the only to offer custom frame geometry, the Guru Photon recently became a whole series of models being offered by Guru. The Guru Photon is now available in stock and custom geometry and in three different layups to address the needs of more riders than ever….
Cervelo introduced the new RCA today. This “Made in USA” super bike showcases all that Cervelo can do today with technology in one refined race oriented package. Some highlights: Sub 670 gram frame Squoval3 tube shape offers over 7 watts less drag than the standard R5 Next generation composites – 3M™ Powerlux™ in the frame,…
A gebioMized pressure scanner has arrived in MA and Fit Werx is now happy to be providing gebioMized saddle pressure scanning at both of our locations and as a part of our most popular fittings! An initial baseline saddle pressure scan is now included as part of our New Bike Fit and Existing Bike…
Critical in any proper bike fitting and saddle adjustment is the actual width of your sit bones, and the pressure created by the two points of bone that you feel when you sit on something flat and hard. These points, or “ischial tuberosities” (try using that term at a cocktail party to impress someone), must…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…