Dean’s 2018 Chris Hinds Race Report: P123 and 40+

Dean’s 2018 Chris Hinds Race Report: P123 and 40+ Chris Hinds is one of my favorite races. What’s not to love about a flat 0.9-mile course with gentle turns, no hills, and lots of wind? I’d race the 123 race and then 40+ race after an hour break to open the season. I can now […]

Apr 04, 2018Permalink

Ready to Win a Free 2018 Cervelo P2 from Fit Werx?

Do you want to win a 2018 Cervelo P2 and a full Fit Werx fitting for yourself or someone else deserving? This is not a random giveaway; it is a contest and one that anyone who enters can earn an honest chance to win. Here are the details: Write 750 words or less or produce […]

Apr 03, 2018Permalink

Insider’s Guide to Ironman Success

You’ve done all the training, made all the sacrifices, all the work is done, it’s race morning, you’re nervous, you walked around the day before surrounded by 2000 other athletes who literally make you feel like you’re not prepared enough, the fittest looking age group athletes on the planet mixed in with body types that […]

Mar 30, 2018Permalink

How You Help Specialty Bike Shops Stay in Business

After forty years, a community cornerstone bike and outdoor shop near one of our locations recently called it quits. Near another Fit Werx, three shops closed in 2017. While the reasons for these closures are multi-faceted, the reality is that changes in consumer buying patterns and back-end margin are affecting the bike industry. We are not immune. […]

Jan 23, 2018Permalink

Vermont Mountain Bike Festival Registration Now Open

July 27, 2018 is the date. Ascutney Mountain is the place. Registration information can be found here. About the AuthorAbout IanFrom first time riders to Olympians, Ian has helped thousands of athletes achieve their cycling and triathlon goals. Ian develops much of the Fit Werx fitting and analysis protocols and is responsible for technology training […]

Jan 19, 2018Permalink

Fit Werx Off Season Hours 2017-2018

From November 1, 2017 until February 1, 2018 Fit Werx in Peabody, MA will have the following off-season hours: Tuesday through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays In addition, the location will be closed November 28 – December 5. Fit Werx in Waitsfield, VT will be […]

Oct 26, 2017Permalink

Dean’s 2017 Master Track Worlds Report – 3k Team Pursuit

Dean’s 2017 Masters Track Worlds Report – Part 2 – 3k Team Pursuit I’ve looked forward to this event all year after falling short the past two world championships. It’s my favorite event on the track – which you’ll hear from most track racers – and my teammates Matt Gates, Jeromy Cottell, and Andy Lull […]

Oct 17, 2017Permalink

Dean’s 2017 Master Track Worlds Report – 3k Individual Pursuit

Dean’s 2017 Masters Track Worlds Part 1 – 3k Individual Pursuit Report I focused all my late season training around this event, and was hitting best ever power numbers so was really looking forward to it. I knew the competition would be faster than ever. Rob West was traveling over from the UK. I beat […]

Oct 17, 2017Permalink

Dean’s World Record Holding Cervelo T4 Track Bike Setup

As the opportunity to race the 3K Pursuit on what’s recognized as possibly the fastest track in the world approached, I made sure to bring the fastest setup I could. I wanted to make sure that the only thing between myself and my fastest time was, well, myself! Frame The most noticeable change from my […]

Aug 10, 2017Permalink

Cervelo Demo Day – August 12 in Vermont

Fit Werx in Vermont is hosting a Cervelo factory demo day on Saturday, August 12. Come and meet Cervelo factory representatives and take out a Cervelo road and/or gravel capable bike from a wide selection! The roads around Fit Werx in Vermont are in good shape right now and will provide a great chance to […]

Aug 01, 2017Permalink

Fit Werx - Vermont

5.0

Jeremy Rae

21:59 02 Sep 18

Best bike shop experience I’ve ever had. I came in during GMSR with hub and bearing issues after the TT. They fixed my wheel right on the spot, explained everything patiently, and gave just overall excellent service. A+read more

Hale Irwin

20:05 15 Aug 18

Ian, Jim, and Bruce have made the ownership of the bike they designed and built for me an ongoing super experience, They help me with mechanical questions, maintenance and repair. cleat adjustment and advice on training. Never once have they laughed at one of my dumb questions! FitWerx is the Best!read more

Joanne holloway wilson

10:00 04 Aug 18

Ian was amazing. He did a very in depth fitting with lots of information sharing and detail, and it paid off. I found the right bike with the right fit and I couldn't be happier.read more

Michele Hernandez Bayliss

19:09 19 Jun 18

Fitwerx has changed my life. It’s almost my second home and Ian, Bruce and Jim near family (I bet they hope I don’t move in!). About 10 years ago, they built and fitted me for a Serotta Ottrott which I still love- recently they updated that bike by adding SRAM etap shifters, and new wheels/tires/pedals/crank – now that bike totally rocks! 16.5 pounds or so of awesome. But the REAL deal was my new bike, a custom all Ti Moots Disc Routt RSL with Di2 shifting, custom anodization (see blog and flickr for pics!) and a hand painted fork by black magic. Okay, yes, I overspent but I am still WOWED by how much more comfortable this bike is than my Serotta – and even though it’s a pound or so heavier, it’s FASTER and more responsive –not sure how but it just is. Gravel builds are PERFECT for someone like me who wants to road bike and be comfortable and have the option of doing some gravel/dirt or run different wheels. I broke my collarbone this past winter in Cuba on a bike trip (hit the wheel of the bike in front of me and crashed) so I am very gun-shy about falling. The most important thing to me is being comfortable and being steady. This Moots is incredible – I literally barrel down this big hill by my house in Vermont at 40-42 mph – on my Serotta, it felt unstable/twitchy at high speeds. This bike just sails with no problem. It’s a gravel build which makes me a tad more upright and makes the fit super comfortable. I used to get neck and shoulder aches but NO MORE – I could live in my saddle (a Terry – awesome by the way). I love my 28mm wheels – though I’m not a fan of off-road, I’ve taken a few gravel shortcuts and felt confident I was not going to wipe out. And they have not slowed me down AND they are super comfortable going over road obstacles. I feel SAFE. I also love the Garmin Edge and power pedals – I never paid attention to power but it’s super interesting and helpful to track HOW you ride even if you are just a “joy” rider like me. I still enjoy stats and seeing my normalized power. In short, this bike just blows me away. Ian, Jim and Bruce went ABOVE AND BEYOND in every possible way. Whether you are a racer aiming to shave your times or just a 50 year old trying to motivate, you owe yourself a fitting and if you are lucky, a new bike. This is my 3 or 4th fitting and 2nd custom build and I say with confidence there is not a better bike fitter/store in the U.S. Run, don’t walk.read more

Jesse Gourevitch

14:02 02 Jun 18

Had a really positive experience working with the staff at FitWerx to buy a new bike. Ian spent four hours with me on the fitting and gave me several good suggestions for how I can improve my body position. Eventually, we arrived at a bike that fit me, my budget, and my needs. Overall, the staff offer an incredible service that I have not found at any other bike shop.read more

Andrew Holzman

19:49 27 May 18

After 10 weeks between expert fitting to delivery of my new Moots Vamoots RSL custom bike from Fit Werx in Waitsfield VT, I can’t imagine being any happier with the final results. In a word…“Wow”!!!. Not quite a month later and 600 miles on my new Moots, I’m still smiling at the end of each ride and can’t wait for next opportunity to get out on the bike! The combination of arguably the best Ti bike money can buy coupled with an expert and custom fit tailored to my body’s many imperfections, I’m now riding longer, faster and most importantly, in greater comfort. While it’s difficult to tell which aspect is providing me the greater benefit….the new fit or the quality of the bike itself…here’s a few of my early observations: Compared to my old Serotta Legend Ti, the new Moots Vamoots RSL is shorter in the cockpit (seat to handlebars) by 3cm. These changes were the result of an extensive 4-hour fitting with Ian Buchanan, the owner of the Fit Werx bike shop in Waitsfield, VT. Using an array of equipment and flexibility assessment techniques….Ian videoed my riding position on a computerized fit bike and adjusted the dimensions of the cockpit, seat and handlebar height and cleat positions to establish the sweet spots for all body contact points. Despite my own best attempts to adjust what I thought “felt right” over a lifetime of cycling, I wasn’t even close. • Body Position: Upon sitting on the bike for the first time, I was amazed how my hands fell perfectly in place on the brake hoods with an appropriate bend in the elbows. After a few minutes on the road, my arms, shoulders and back felt incredibly comfortable. I’ve been cycling (mostly road and gravel bikes) fairly competitively for 40+ years and for the first time wondered, should I be feeling this comfortable on a bike? Now after 600 miles in the first month on the new Moots, I have experienced absolutely no shoulder pain…nada...and no middle back pain either! I can’t remember when in the past 10+ years when I wasn’t suffering from almost an unbearable level of pain in my left shoulder after an hour on the bike. While at first I did have some concern that the shorter reach and greater upright position would be sacrificing to a more aerodynamic position, my overall level of comfort has vastly improved which leaves me feeling less fatigued with more energy and looking forward to my next ride! My power numbers have also improved…relatively higher average and normalized power and FTP for this time of year as well as many new PR’s on Strava segments. Most noticeably though….I can’t get over the immediate reduction in discomfort and overall fatigue especially on longer rides! • Custom Footbeds: The new footbeds have made a huge improvement to my overall comfort as well as power output on the bike since I started using them a few months ago. With my feet square and supported in the right places, I’ve had no pain on the outsides of my feet during and after my rides. • And what about the bike?: The combination of the ti frame and carbon stem and seat post seems to be a winner. While the Moots felt very stiff and responsive, I barely felt the bumps in road nor the harshness of the zipp 202’s that I experienced on the Serotta. While still technically recovering from meniscus surgery that I had in February, I was surprised to see that my power numbers were as high as they have been so early in the recovery. Again, higher FTP with and overall power output with lower perceived effort. While I was struggling to get outside during an extended winter and knee surgery, I’m confident that my new Moots and perfect fit will provide what I need to get back into my routine. I can’t thank the Fit Werx team enough, Ian, Bruce and Jim, for their guidance and expertise in putting me into the right position and the perfect bike. Without a doubt…my most valuable and enjoyable investment. I’ll definitely be back often and will be sure to share my positive experience with anyone who will listen. Thanks again, Andy – Sunderland, VTread more

Whitney Hanson

03:31 15 Mar 18

I first went to Fit Werx about 16 years ago, I keep going back. After experiencing the best most advanced bike fit I'm aware of for my mountain bike, road bike, time trial UCI, time trial non-UCI, then a special setup for Mount Washington, and a new road bike purchase, all I can say is Fit Werx is great! Ian, Bruce, Jim and every person involved with Fit Werx have left no stone unturned in the effort to make sure my bikes and bike gear will allow me to be the best cyclist I can be... Top notch professionals with a lot of knowledge about everything bike. b.t.w. check out Dean Phillips world record from 2017 -- Amazing! 3 m.p.h. improvement at the same power, something to strive for !read more

Ashlea -Keene- Sullivan

21:48 05 Nov 17

Awesome bicycle fitting experience! I recently had a fit done on my tri bike at Fit Werx. I was beyond impressed with Ian's professionalism, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and wealth of knowledge. I also appreciated the time he spent with me to address every issue I was having and all my questions. This is my third fit I have had at three different fit companies, and the second time I have been fit to this tri bike, and this was by far the best experience I have had. Would recommend in a heartbeat.read more

beus sommers

21:30 14 Oct 17

Ian did a fit and after doing fits with others before going back 7 years i am so pleased with what Ian did .. and as i get used to new set-up power # going up as well as cadence.. much more comfortable on the drops.. he spent a lot of time and his analysis was really astute ..anyone needing a fit wether you have but a lot of miles in or just starting out .. its a great investmentread more

Kevin Hartstein

14:34 02 Aug 17

The guys at Fit Werx are great! I've been a runner for years, but just started doing triathlons - Ian did a thorough fit and helped me choose a bike that works for my body geometry. I'm very satisfied with all of the analysis that went into the fit and the follow-up emails I've exchanged with him to smooth out the details of body positioning and efficient pedaling.read more

Shawn Berry

10:59 09 Jun 17

Fit Werx is the gold standard when it comes to bike fitting, expertise, and customer service. The crew here go above and beyond to give you the best bang for your buck! I'd give these guys 6 stars if I could!!read more

Jon Cone

22:27 22 May 17

I had just purchased a Trek Project One Domane and chose to have an existing bike fit at Fit Werx in Waitsfield. Ian spent several hours with me analyzing my pedaling as well as my body limitations to arrive at a significant change in geometry to my bike, and pointing me to adjustments I could make in my pedaling and posture. And I saw all of this occur in real time on his system. He then reconfigured my bike to match the geometry set on his system, and I immediately took it up the App Gap which is about 1/2 mile away from their location. Was really quite miraculous the difference. It is something I could instantly feel the results with. I climbed easier and faster. These were not slight adjustments either, yet nothing was uncomfortable for me. Since then I have beat all kinds of records for myself. I am way ahead of the ball this year. I'm not getting any younger so I attribute it to having a bike that is properly fitted to my particular body. I would say that getting fitted is essential for anyone who is trying to make improvements. Body mechanics and efficiency is what this is all about. Also sold now on my next bike coming out of this shop. Really really knowledgeable performance oriented bike shop and its a treasure that it is here in Vermont. Really Happy Customer!!read more

Christopher Bortree

12:52 14 May 17

Great buying experience for our first road bikes! Bruce did a fantastic job getting my wife and I fitted properly and was incredibly knowledgable and understanding of our needs. Needless to say we are very happy with our purchases, and would HIGHLY recommend the crew at Fit Werx.read more

Kathy Bennett

17:53 27 Apr 17

After deciding to get a new bike I set up an appointment and spent about 2 1/2 hours with Ian. I came away with so much more information and knowledge than I expected. They worked with me to find the right bike and stay within my budget.....their customer service is outstanding. It was one of those "I should have done this years ago" moments. They proved I made the right decision to make the trip to Waitsfield. Thanks for the confidence!read more

Eric Goldmann

19:08 29 Mar 17

Admittedly, I had a hard time justifying spending money on something that isn't an actual bike part, but after the fact I can honestly say that my bike fit was probably the smartest bike-related purchase I've made. Ian took time to understand my riding tendencies, and we talked at length about sources of discomfort with my existing fit. Ian was able to clearly explain how different muscles interact with each other to produce pain in the areas that I had identified. The fit process itself was surprisingly calculated, involving a number of tools to measure body angles, pedal stroke, saddle pressure, etc. My new fit has alleviated the discomfort I had been coping with for months with my previous setup. Also, I was given a flash drive to take home with my fit numbers and video footage recorded during the fit process. Additionally, Ian suggested some stretches that might help with a nagging injury, and went so far as to research a physical therapist who could provide additional treatment. Pretty incredible service.read more

John Bonneville

00:05 06 Mar 17

So yesterday, I had my fitting at FitWerx with Ian. The rider match fit process took about 2.75 hours long. I have meet Ian before but he introduce himself. As I have meet him, along with Jim, Bruce, and Colby (dog) when I first moved into the area last year. During the fit itself, Ian provided multiple tips and also posture. The videos and details of the fit will make me feel confident about my next bike when I do get it. Afterwards he even adjusted my seat height for my road bike at no charge. Overall a great experience and I will highly recommend doing this for looking at new bikes. I know I will do this again for when I look at TT bikes in a few years (hopefully).read more

Brian Frambes

01:16 26 Dec 16

The guys at Fit Werx VT are extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I stopped by one afternoon to look at mountain bikes and spent over an hour with Ian talking bikes and components. I really learned a lot in that hour as I'm not a racer or triathlete just someone who enjoys riding. By the time I left the store I had ordered a bike that I knew was right for me. When I picked it up Jim and Bruce were also a great help answering all my questions. After a number of weeks on the new bike, couldn't be happier. Cheers. BFread more

roamic

14:13 10 Oct 16

A few weeks ago, I was riding from Burlington to Rochester and I stopped in. I had a front derailleur cable that was about to break. They asked if I wanted them to change it? And I said "Sure!" They replaced both derailleur cables and gave me a great price on an almost new shifter/brake lever. I left with a bike that felt almost new. What a great experience!read more

Eve Beglarian

15:33 10 Jul 16

I'm planning a long-distance bike trip for next year so I gave myself permission to come here and get a real fitting and the right bike for the trip. I didn't realize what a HUGE difference it would make in my biking life. WOW! I've been a recreational biker all my life, but never much of a gearhead. My experience with Ian was life changing. As a 57 year old woman with no bike-nerd cred, I didn't expect to be treated with such care and respect in a bike shop. I felt SEEN and attended to in kind of a profound way, and Ian's time and care has translated into a new bike that I LOVE riding. I can't wait to get on it every day!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!read more

Lauren Kaskey

12:46 04 Apr 16

I was a bit hesitant to do a bike fitting at first--my plan was to stretch my budget for the bike, should I really put money into something that isn't made of carbon?? After my fitting, my absolute, unhesitating, resounding answer is YES! Do it! This is a big purchase, and you are most likely planning to be on your bike for hours on end in order to make your body feel healthy and great. I have never been so sure of a large purchase in my life, because in this case, the person who was helping me make the decision not only knows the products (he is like an encyclopedia of bikes, seriously) but also knew my biking, style, and what I was looking for. My bike fits me perfectly. Ian respected my budget and between a bike, shoes, and the fitting, STILL managed to keep everything within my budget (and I was going for somewhat of a "starter" fancy road bike). This was an amazing experience and my ride feels like butter. If you are wondering whether it is worth it, it is. You should go. And then sing it from the rooftops, like I've been doing.read more

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