Bruce's Serotta HSG Custom Owner: Bruce Bell. Manager/Buyer – Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT Frame – Serotta HSG Custom Fork – Serotta F3 Shift Levers – Campagnolo Super Record 11 Ergo Brakes – Campagnolo Super Record Front Derailleur – Campagnolo Super Record Rear Derailleur – Campagnolo Super Record Chain – Campagnolo Super Record Crankset – SRM…
Dean's Parlee Z5 SL Owner: Dean Phillips. Co-owner Fit Werx2 Frame – Parlee Z5 SL Fork – Enve Composites 1.0 Shift Levers – SRAM Red Brakes – THM Fibula Carbon Front Derailleur – SRAM Red Rear Derailleur – SRAM Red Chain – SRAM Red Cassette – SRAM Red Crankset – SRM Power Meter Wheels –…
What do we ride? Good question. We’ll be posting some of the bikes the Fit Werx staff owns/rides so you can see. Today we start with Jim’s (service manager in VT) TT/Tri bike. Jim has been a long-time Campy guy and that shines through in all his bikes… Jim’s Parlee Stock TT Tri Bike: Frameset: …
CAMPAGNOLO EPS SYSTEM By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT As many of you know, Campagnolo recently formally introduced its electronic shifting system, dubbed EPS, to the market. Campagnolo has been working on this electronic system for over 20 years, so there has been some anticipation regarding its final release. Why so long? …
We’ve always tried to sweat the details; to build our bikes better and pay attention to details that help make a Fit Werx bike a little more special than average. However, we have found that these details can be misunderstood at times as they are not common or the way that most shops do…
We recently finished writing the aero helmet review for the Triathlete Magazine Buyer’s Guide and the above is a picture of the candidates we reviewed. There are a number of relatively new aero helmets out there and one of our favorites this year is the new Bell Javelin (see below). The Javelin (as worn…
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…