In addition to building Rider Matched Custom Wheels in-house to meet your needs, Fit Werx offers a wide range of quality wheel brands to help your bike roll better than ever. Keep reading to learn more about some of the wheel brands we carry and things to keep in mind when selecting a new pair…
éRide is coming to Peabody, MA and Fit Werx wants to make sure you get in on the action. At éRide, you can ride almost the exact same bike as Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre and Green Jersey winner Thor Hushovd. For 2009, we have updated our bikes to include Cervélo Test Team sponsor…
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. …
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….
Bicycle Aerodynamics Energy and Power use breakdown* % of total power consumption: Aerodynamics Total (combination of rider aerodynamics and bike aerodynamics) – 65-85% Total Bicycle Aerodynamics ≈15% of total power use and ≈25% of total aerodynamics Wheels – 5-9% of total aerodynamics Fork – 6-9% of total aerodynamics Frame – 4%-9% of total aerodynamics Other…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I want to get a new bike with Shimano’s Dura Ace components and with Zipp 404 race wheels. The problem is that I can’t afford both. Am I better off getting the race wheels and downgrading to Ultegra on the components or should I…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’m intrigued by some of the newer clip-on options to replace my Syntace C2 aerobars. My short list is the Easton EC70 Carbon, the HED Flip Lite, the Zipp clip and the Vision Tech Carbon. What is your impression of these aerobars and what…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine 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…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine After a couple years as a midpack racer, I’ve decided to buy a set of race wheels. I’m not sure where to start? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Dave , VA Dear Dave, Finding a well matched race wheel, like finding a well matched…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Aloha Tech Support, I have trouble putting tires on the rims of my Zipp 404’s after fixing flats. In hopes of loosening up my new Michelin Pro Race tires, I practiced putting the tires on the rim and then taking them off several times…