slowtwitch.com and Triathlon Business International (TBI) announced their annual list of the top 50 multisport retailers in the country. Fit Werx is happy to announce that, even though we are one brand, we made the list twice as they broke the voting down by location! A big thank you to all the suppliers and athletes…
By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT Shimano recently released a new optional item to its Ultegra 6870 and Dura Ace 9070 Di2 electronic shifting systems. Commonly known as the “D-Fly”, or in Shimano parlance, the SM-EWW01, this small device is a transmitter that allows the Di2 system to communicate with many of the…
Fit Werx recently released a new video (linked front and center on the fitwerx.com home page) that documents some of our history and helps riders, triathletes, coaches, event promoters, employees and others tell the Fit Werx story. We are excited about this video and want to encourage you to watch it and pass it on…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT Those who have bikes with Shimano’s Di2 electronic shifting system know that they no longer have to worry about such things as cable stretch, regular derailleur adjustment, and derailleur cable and housing replacement. This may lead some to think that they no longer need to take their…
By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT Who said that Fit Werx is only about road and tri bikes? In addition to our cyclocross, gravel road and mountain bike options, we work with fat bikes too – the hottest thing in cold biking. Fat bikes were born out of the extreme Iditabike race…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT Those who have been looking for an aerodynamic carbon rimmed clincher wheelset know that the price of admission for quality options is not low. While inexpensive ($1,500 or less) carbon clinchers can be found, for the most part, these are unknown brands, with generic rims purchased…
Fit Werx has been a longtime supporter and sponsor of the Bike MS events and has given many thousands of dollars to help fight MS through the years directly and through our teams that have participated. We hope that you will consider doing a Bike MS event in 2015 and remember that our Fit Werx…
I took my first cycling vacation in 2010. I had no idea what to expect and went into it “hoping for the best”. Thankfully, neither New Zealand nor the trip disappointed. My bike proved a fantastic way to see a new part of the world. While having the routes, lodging and most of the meals…
Mavic carbon wheels will include free enrollment in the company’s MP3 two year extended warranty program on purchases made between now and December 31, 2014. This fall Mavic introduced a new addition to the Cosmic Carbone line-up: the Cosmic Carbone 40 Elite. This wheel includes all of the technology of Cosmic Carbone series (a light…
Power Up! The Price is Down! The SRM Shimano 11-Speed Training System Special Save over $1,000 USD* on the SRM Shimano 11-Speed Training System, which includes a FREE PC8 (Send us your PC7 and receive a free PC8 upgrade upon release). Serious training starts now: Through the end of October, save over $1000 on the…
Team Fit Werx athlete Matthew Bach won Ironman Maryland yesterday with a bike split of 4:41:46 and a total time of 8:51:19. Matt came off the bike looking good and ran a very quick 3:00:25 marathon to set the standard. What an accomplishment for the New Jersey triathlete and hopefully he’ll share a race report…
In addition to the recent price drop on Garmin Vector pedals (now $1499), Garmin is offering a $200 mail in rebate through September 30th. This is a great time to get your new Garmin Vector power meter. Stop-in, call or email a Fit Werx location for more information and to take advantage of this opportunity….