At Fit Werx in MA and VT we often get questions about what our resident Cat 1 racer and ’14 Masters National Champion on the track and in the TT is riding. The short answer is that Dean rides a host of bikes. These range from his Seven 622 SLX that he stacks on the training…
If you have a power meter, you already own the best wind tunnel available. Aerodynamic field testing is easier to do than ever and we tell you how to get started! Check out the article by Fit Werx aero specialist, lead fitter and co-owner Dean Phillips that was just posted in the Tech Center…
Your Power Meter is the Best Wind Tunnel Available By Dean Phillips, Lead Fitter and Co-owner of Fit Werx² If you have a power meter mounted on your bike, you already own a mobile and accurate wind tunnel. Aerodynamic drag field testing is easier than ever to perform. When executed properly, field testing can actually…
Are you considering working with a bike fitter who guarantees that they can quantifiably show you an increase in your power from their fitting? It is not uncommon that I hear people say their fitter promised, and then showed them, a quantifiable 20 to 50 watts of power increase. The reality is that bike fitters…
CAMPAGNOLO EPS SYSTEM By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT As many of you know, Campagnolo recently formally introduced its electronic shifting system, dubbed EPS, to the market. Campagnolo has been working on this electronic system for over 20 years, so there has been some anticipation regarding its final release. Why so long? …
Power Meter Type: Strain gauge. Crank mounted.Point of Origin: Germany Years in Business: Since 1986 U.S. Service Center: Yes. Colorado. Web Site: www.srm.de Overview: There is something great about a well executed original product that has kept up with the times. SRM is the original power meter and they have been developing power meters…
A few weeks back Dean, Geoff and Marty traveled to the CCNS Performance Center Wind Tunnel for some equipment testing. We had a great session and we thought it was worth sharing our experience and what the wind tunnel can offer. From past experience we know that the wind tunnel is not a place to…
The Burlington Free Press August 1, 2002 by Nancy Remsen Fit for Function – Riders turn specialists to aviod pain and gain speed [Waitsfield] Kevin Brennan had figured out that his legs wobbled when he pedaled his bike. It was tougher to know what to do about it. Brennan pedals a lot – as many…
View Driving Directions and a Location Map Please note, the city of Peabody has some pretty restrictive sign ordinances and the Fit Werx in Peabody, MA can be hard to find. Once you are on Foster Street and heading west out of downtown Peabody, look for the Metro Bowl bowling alley a few blocks in. Take…
Welcome to Fit Werx! Meet the teams that keep our clients successful in their cycling pursuits. The FIT WERX Staff Fit Werx fitters have served as advanced instructors for major bicycle fitting institutes, have won World Pursuit as well as National and State Road Championships, completed Ironmans, have been using power meter based aero analysis…