FELT F4X CYCLOCROSS BIKE SHORT REVIEW By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx Vermont Most bike riders are familiar with two basic types of bicycles – road and mountain; many riders are becoming increasingly aware of a third alternative – the cyclocross bike. A cyclocross bike could be described as a “cross” between a traditional…
Cervelo dealers received this letter today from Phil White, Cervelo’s co-founder and CEO. The bottom line is that Cervelo plans on little change in terms of their direction, engiineering and product now that Pon owns them. They are assuring dealers that Pon’s acquisition will only strengthen Cervelo’s offerings and delivery. Here is the…
The big buzz on electronic shifting this year is Campagnolo’s entry into the market with their new EPS system. Twenty years in the making, EPS has been getting excellent reviews – even offering a few different things from Shimano’s excellent and proven Di2 offerings. EPS is available in the Record and Super Record levels and…
Shrouded in secrecy, the new Cervelo P5 launch has been full of speculation for almost a year now. Well the speculation is finally over and the results are really good. The 2012 Cervelo P5 is now an official model and we are taking orders for first shipment delivery now. If you want to be on…
CYFAC is a recent addition to our offering of custom frame builders. Nestled in France’s picturesque Loire Valley, CYFAC has been expertly crafting bicycle frames for more than 25 years. This beauty is constructed with Columbus’ Niobium Spirit steel and adorned with Shimano Ultegra Di2. Read more about the build and Ultegra Di2 at Shimano…
SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 – A QUICK REPORT By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT I just finished building two bikes with the new Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting group. One bike is a very nice Serotta Ottrott SE. Saying an Ottrott SE is “very nice” is redundant, as I cannot imagine an Ottrott that…
We’ve heard about it for awhile and seen it on pro bikes as far back as ’05 – now it is just about a full reality. Campagnolo has journalists riding production Record and Super Record EPS Electronic shifting systems and it sounds like while it does many things Shimano’s landmark Di2 group offers, it also…
One thing that is interesting about the current cycling marketplace is that there are some real opportunities showing up to be able to buy products that used to only be available at much higher price points for a lot less – there are some great values. You can get the Ferrari for the price of…
Check out this Di2 equipped Bedford Custom we just put together… It features a Tig welded butted rider matched chromoly frame, Dura Ace Di2 with a cool concealed battery pack in the Easton EC-90 post courtesy of Calfee Design, Mavic R-SYS wheels with white hubs, Zipp bar, Zipp stem, Zipp carbon cages, King headset, Speedplay…
We have had a set of Reynolds’ top-of-the-line wheels, the Reynolds RZR, in the shop all season for demo, many of you have seen and admired them. After wrestling them away from Ian, I had the fortunate opportunity to ride these wheels for a weekend recently. Ian has ridden these wheels on his bike all…
PARLEE STOCK TT IMPRESSIONS By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT This is the story behind my acquisition of a tri bike frameset, and why I chose a Parlee Stock TT. For those who do not know me, I am a very occasional triathlete, not trying to be competitive, just trying to stave off…
We just finished updating the Cervelo manufacturer page. If you want an overview and short history of Cervelo as a brand and their models, be sure to check it out. Cervelo Manufacturer Overview