GURU PHOTON WITH SRAM RED 2012/13 by Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT I have previously written about the virtues of the Guru Photon, most recently in a series of articles detailing our build of an 11 pound 12 ounce bike, based on the Photon frameset, for a client. I just finished installing…
Jessie Donavan has ridden on teams we have sponsored before (most recently the Burris Logistics-Fit Werx road team) and picked up a new Cervelo P3 from us last year. Jessie has always been super strong, but hit a whole new high this past week by winning the overall at Ironman Lake Placid! 9:47:39. Great job…
From the internet to the increasing number of local shops and fitters putting their “sign out” for business, we realize that you have more options than ever when it comes to where you buy your bikes, parts and service and who you use for bike fittings. You (and your bike) deserve a level of fit…
Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family, Fit Werx has been a long-time supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150 charity ride. My involvement became even more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. It is with my heartfelt commitment to ending MS, I am asking you…
CANCER IS DRAMATIC. DIABETES IS A GRIND. Join Mari Ruddy, Founder of the Red Rider Program, at American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Kick Off Danvers, Massachusetts – [January 27, 2012] – The American Diabetes Association will host a Kick Off Event to launch Tour De Cure North Shore 2012 on Tuesday, February 7, 2012…
Ironman Arizona – Total Time 9:24, Swim 1:09, Bike 4:54, Run 3:15 In the beginning of the 2011 season I came up with a lofty goal of getting my pro card in triathlon so that I could compete in my first Ironman in the fall. Any of you familiar with Ironman knows that the races…
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…
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…
Providence 70.3 Race Report – By Jessie Donavan, Burris Logistics- Fit Werx Team Rider. The wake-up call on race day was a bright and early 3:15am. We stayed at the Cape for the night so we could leave the kids with their grandparents for the day and we had quite a drive to get to…
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…
Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family As you may know, Fit Werx has long been a supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150. Our involvement recently became more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. Some of you may have met or remember Marleigh from one of…
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who signed up for the American Diabetes Association’s Tour De Cure Gran Fondo route or the other available options. We appreciate your support. Also, a big thank you to Cervelo for generously donating a Cervelo R3 valued at $3,200. We are well on our way to having a…