Cervelo Manufacturer Profile/Overview Updated
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
Interbike New Product Preview – MTB Gearing with Di2!
“Ki2”? LOW MTB CLIMBING GEARING FOR Di2 “Ki2”? What’s that, you ask? Well, as many of you already know, and as reviewed elsewhere on our website, the Shimano Di2 electronic shifting system is great a product, offering very fast, smooth, precise, and practically seamless shifting. Shimano has now released its Ultegra level Di2 system, to…
Interbike New Products: Cerevellum Hindsight 35 Cycling Computer/Camera
CEREVELLUM HINDSIGHT 35 CYCLING COMPUTER W/REARVIEW VIDEO The recently ended Eurobike show, and the ongoing Interbike show in Las Vegas, have given manufacturers, large and small, an opportunity to introduce new products to market. One that caught our attention is a bike computer made by Cerevellum that is a computer and a whole lot more. …
First Cervelo S5 That We Can Sell Has Arrived!
We just received our first Cervelo S5 that is available for sale. We hope to have it built by the end of the week! Contact us if you are interested in one of these very hot new models.
The New Benchmark Cervelo S5 – Leading the Tour…
Going into Stage 8, Thor Hushovd finds himself leading the overall General Category standings of the 2011 Tour de France. While Thor is a strong rider in his own right, it is hard to think that his new Cervelo S5 has not played a notable supporting role in how yellow found its way onto…
Jim's Catlike Whisper Plus Helmet Impressions
Ian gave his thoughts on the Catlike helmets, and I thought I would add my two cents. I have historically had a problem with finding a helmet that would fit me well. Most are too narrow, or too long, or my head is too big for a medium but too small for a large. I…
Catlike Whisper Plus Helmet Review
Catlike Whisper Plus Helmet Review Reviewed by Ian Buchanan Description: The Catlike Whisper Plus is a top of the line road helmet made by Catlike, a specialty helmet company out of Spain. Some of the design intentions include lightweight, maximal cooling, fit/comfort, safety, style and functionality/design. Let’s break it down by each item: Weight: The…
Road Tubeless Tire Review
Road Tubeless Clincher Tires By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Vermont Traditionally there have been two choices of wheel/tire combinations: tubular or clincher. Tubular tires and wheels provide superior ride quality and lighter weight than clincher wheels, however, tubulars were not as easy to mount or change as clinchers as they require glue (TUFO…
REVL, by The Hive, Brake Calipers
REVL, by the Hive, Brakeset Reviewed by Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx in Vermont REVL brakes are manufactured by The Hive (www.bythehive.com), a relatively local company to us in Massachusetts. These brakes feature full carbon calipers, with 7075 aluminum and titanium hardware. The single pivot design saves weight, and The Hive says that the…
Rear Derailleur Adjustments
Rear Derailleur Adjustment Fundamentals Adjusting the rear derailleur on a bicycle can be a daunting task. However, armed with an understanding of what the primary adjustments control, basic derailleur adjustments are not as complicated as they seem. Required Tools: Philips screwdriver #2 or 2.5mm hex (SRAM RED) 5mm Hex wrench Overview – The two primary…
Hawk Racing Bottom Bracket Review
HAWK RACING BOTTOM BRACKETS By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx, Vermont Sometimes the best products show up out of the blue and from previously unknown sources – all it takes is someone to realize that something can be done better. Sven Folmer of Hawk Racing did just that when he realized that many of…
2011 Felt Z5 – Versatile Performer
FELT Z5 Felt Bicycles “Z” series is Fit Werx’s most popular line of Felt road bicycles. The geometry of the “Z” series makes it a good choice for all-around versatility, whether for the serious racer, or recreational use, for many riders. The Felt Z5 is constructed with a full carbon fiber frame and fork and…