While demoing road bikes before you buy is not what we would recommend as it can be a very misleading way of selecting a new bike that will work great for you (take a Rider Matched and Fit First approach to bike selection with any bike purchase), we do think that trying out a Fat…
The design of the Fatback Rhino follows the same brief as the Fatback Skookum: a go anywhere bike, ready for snow, sand, or the trail. I just finished building a new Fatback Rhino for a client of our Vermont shop and wanted to take the opportunity to talk a bit more about this bike as…
A Full Carbon Fat Bike Capable of Being Ridden Year Round Winter is officially here! In addition to our Fat Bike offerings from Felt, Moots and Surly, Fit Werx is fortunate to represent Fatback, one of the true pioneers of Fat Bikes and still one of the finest. Among other innovations, Fatback introduced the Fat…
Once the road season is over we often get asked what road cyclists in New England do to stay active in the fall. Many folks want to put off the trainer, but motivation to stay out on the road can start waning as the days get shorter and weather gets colder. While cyclocross riding and…
Shimano’s electronic shifting components are wonderful, ground-breaking technology that offers virtually flawless shifting and reliability, together with great ergonomics. However, Shimano Di2 is not flawless and one of the few faults I can find is has to do with the junction box. The current 11-speed Di2 (6870 and 9070), uses a junction box (designated by…
While my training was going great, and I felt as strong as ever on my track bike, I can’t write this report without including my trip to England, where things went from so right to so wrong. The heats and finals are titled below if you want to skip ahead. My Friday night flight out…
Being at the base of Lincoln and Appalachian Gaps at the Fit Werx in Vermont, we have many clients interested in getting lower gearing for their bikes. We have posted a number of articles on this subject, and we continue to keep track of new products that may help you garner lower climbing gears. The…
With frost warnings in the weather forecast, it is time to start thinking about the change of the seasons and how to have as much fun as possible on your bike through the winter. Fat Bikes can be a lot of fun and Fit Werx offers a few quality brands of Fat Bikes including Felt,…
From shoes to bikes to wheels and power meters, Fit Werx carries a broad array of products to meet the needs of a wide array of riders and triathletes. Click within to read reviews, manufacturer profiles and buyer’s guides for bikes, wheels, power meters and more. Bicycles and Frames Fit Werx is an authorized stocking…
2015 Masters Track Nationals Report Track Nationals were held at the fantastic Giordana Velodrome facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It’s a new 250-meter concrete track, which has steeper banking then the 400-meter Marymoor track I raced on in Seattle at last year’s nationals. I stayed with our regional track guru Kurt “Chopper” Begemann who’d…
Bikes with an electric motor, intended to assist the rider, are very popular in some parts of the world. The e-bike movement is slowly gaining momentum in the United States, and the major manufacturers have started to introduce these bikes. For example, Felt has six e-bike models, three for the road and three for off-road…
The article below is great for more than just runners and triathletes. It can serve as an excellent template for newer riders or anyone wanting to ride faster and climb stronger on the bike. Be sure to check out Tri-Hard coaching for other helpful articles and consider inviting a quality coach to help you become…