Mechanical Services & Maintenance Derailleurs and Shifting: 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…
At Fit Werx, our goal is to provide the most consistent builds possible. All bicycles from Fit Werx are designed to provide their owners with the best possible long-term ownership experience and to require as little adjustments as possible. Fit Werx Pro Build Steps Frame and Fork Frame Bearing Component Installation Cockpit Component Installation Wheels…
Fit Werx Tech Center Our two primary Tech Center contributors are Ian Buchanan (co-owner of Fit Werx, Triathlete Magazine’s primary “Tech Support” columnist since 2001, SICI Advanced Fit Instructor) and Dean Phillips (co-owner of Fit Werx 2, author of “Bike Tech by Fit Werx” for beginnertriathlete.com, professional triathlete and holder of multiple bike split and…
Complete listings of hours and contact information for both locations can be found by clicking the location specific link on the left menu of the “About Us” page. As of May 1, Fit Werx in Vermont will adopt new limited hours for regular walk-in retail and an appointment based schedule for service work, product consultations,…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, Are there any products or services that most athletes could benefit from, but that many people don’t use simply because they are not familiar with them? Fran, via email Dear Fran, This is a great question. Big and small, here are…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, The group I ride with has been debating whether a higher or a lower tire pressure minimizes rolling resistance – what’s the answer?Also, one of us has “gone tubeless” and is raving about the ride.I want to know is whether it’s…
Mavic has issued a voluntary recall of its R-SYS front wheels, the company announced this week. Mavic is advising consumers not to use the front wheels from any of its R-SYS wheelsets (R-SYS, R-SYS Test and R-SYS Premium) because of the possible risk of spoke failure. The system relies on a unique set of tubular…
Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season It’s that time of the year and in addition to offering gift certificates and gift cards in the dollar denomination of your choice, we have compiled a list of the latest tech gadgets and helpful products that can deliver a smile to your cyclist’s face all year long. …
Here at Fit Werx our goal is to provide the most consistent builds possible. All bicycles from Fit Werx are designed to provide their owners with the best possible long-term ownership experience and to require as little adjustments as possible. Below we will detail what goes into our Pro Build step by step to show…
My coach wants me to start using a power meter when riding so that we can track my progress in the coming season in hopes that I can race more consistently. The two main options that I have found are PowerTap and SRM. There looks to be a pretty big price difference between these two….
While everything from fans to magnets are used to create resistance in cycling trainers for 2008, fluid or centrifugal force are much better methods. At around $300, these three units offer some of the smoothest and most progressive resistance available; regardless of price, they are the heart of the value equation in trainers for most…
What is Performance Analysis? Performance Analysis uses quantifiable computer data to improve your efficiency and speed through positioning. Your efficiency and speed on a bicycle is determined by four main variables: power, oxygen transfer, technique and aerodynamics. You don’t want to just maximize one at the expense of the others. Instead, you want to find…