Hopefully our recent article on segments of gravel capable road bikes helped you figure out what type of gravel road bike makes the most sense for you. Now it is time to learn a bit more about some of the better options within those segments. Felt VR. Road Bike Roots, Dirt Road Friendly, Endurance Bike […]Read More

The SRAM Red eTap electronic shift system, while technically “available” since early ‘16, was in very short supply for much of the ’16 season and almost impossible to get. Thankfully, SRAM has now begun to produce this system in higher volumes, and availability has improved greatly. I have just finished building our two bikes equipped […]Read More

By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT. For several years Cervelo used Magura hydraulic rim brakes on their P3 and P5 time trial/triathlon bikes. These brakes provide outstanding braking, with excellent modulation and minimal hand effort – hallmarks of hydraulic brakes. Shimano produces base bar brake levers that incorporate buttons for the Di2 […]Read More

PARLEE FACTORY TOUR By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT             My wife had to make another trip to Boston to visit the harp retail and repair store in Salem.  So, I tagged along to take the opportunity to visit the Parlee factory in Beverly, MA.  I had visited the factory about 1 1/2 […]Read More

Zipp and Enve are two of the most respected and well-known brands in the carbon wheel world for good reason. We’ve represented both for a long-time – Zipp since our inception in ’01 and Enve since not long after their inception, back when they were called Edge Composites. The hardest thing about trying to compare […]Read More

Since the invention of the “safety bicycle” in 1885, there have been few times in history that have seen the types of monumental advances in road bike technology as we have seen in the past few years.  The changes might not be quite as monumental as the advent of steering, gears and pneumatic tires in […]Read More

Fit Werx has been carrying Parlee bicycles since 2005, so a lot longer than many dealers.  We originally started representing Parlee as Bob Parlee produced bikes offering an industry-leading combination that balances size appropriate lateral stiffness (for excellent power transfer and quick reactions), superior comfort, manufacturing excellence, and light weight. Parlee bikes in general are […]Read More

Watch the video to learn why riders of all levels travel to work with Fit Werx Since the invention of the “safety bicycle” in 1885, there have been few times in history that have seen the types of monumental advances in road bike technology as we have seen in the past few years. The changes […]Read More

Almost all bike riders have experienced a chain being thrown off the inside of the inner chain ring during shifting.  Regardless of how well your derailleur is adjusted, or how good your shifting technique, it is almost inevitable that you will throw your chain at some point.   Just ask Andy Schleck, he arguably lost the […]Read More