BIKE IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS (AKA -THINGS TO PUT ON THE HOLIDAY WISH LIST…) By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Waitsfield, VT With falling leaves and temperatures, many of us begin to turn our thoughts from cycling towards anticipating winter activities such as skiing. However, this is a good time to think about your bike…
Power Meter Type: Strain gauge w/accelerometer cadence. Crank mounted. Point of Origin: Assembled in United States of America U.S. Service Center: Yes. Colorado. Web Site: www.stagescycling.com or click here to place a Stages order online. Overview: When Stages Cycling first entered the power meter market in ’11/’12, they may have been a new name to…
GUNNAR BICYCLES – MY IMPRESSIONS by Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT I have now worked at Fit Werx full-time for getting close to 3 1/2 years and I have had the privilege of building many, many bicycles, some of them truly dream machines. These "dream machines" were custom-built, lust-inducing bikes from the…
by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT THE FINISHED BICYCLE So, we have completed the build of our ultra-light Guru Photon. As you can see, it looks BAD, and not in the negative sense of the phrase. The all-black look reminds me of a stealth aircraft, such as the SR71B Blackbird, or the…
In 2011, we had been looking for a new wheel line to compliment what we have been offering and replace some holes left by other brands. As arguably the inventor of the carbon fiber bicycle rim/wheel in the ‘80’s, Corima kept coming up as a brand that really was offering some excellent riding wheels that…
From the internet to the increasing number of local shops and fitters putting their “sign out” for business, we realize that you have more options than ever when it comes to where you buy your bikes, parts and service and who you use for bike fittings. You (and your bike) deserve a level of fit…
Our friends at Parlee Cycles make some of the nicest carbon fiber frames you’ll find anywhere. They recently gave a factory tour and set up a test bike for Bike Rumor. Parlee knows that the best place to start the selection process for any new bike is with the right fit first and then…
CANCER IS DRAMATIC. DIABETES IS A GRIND. Join Mari Ruddy, Founder of the Red Rider Program, at American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Kick Off Danvers, Massachusetts – [January 27, 2012] – The American Diabetes Association will host a Kick Off Event to launch Tour De Cure North Shore 2012 on Tuesday, February 7, 2012…
SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 – A QUICK REPORT By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT I just finished building two bikes with the new Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting group. One bike is a very nice Serotta Ottrott SE. Saying an Ottrott SE is “very nice” is redundant, as I cannot imagine an Ottrott that…
Why You Need a Custom Road Bike Forbes.com 6/23/11 Larry Olmsted: The Great Life If you like riding a bicycle, you will love riding a custom made bicycle. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version: I’d rather fly in a jet from Boeing or Airbus than one some artisan made in a…
One thing that is interesting about the current cycling marketplace is that there are some real opportunities showing up to be able to buy products that used to only be available at much higher price points for a lot less – there are some great values. You can get the Ferrari for the price of…
Fit Werx had the opportunity to work directly with one of the fastest pro triathletes in the U.S. this past season. At the young age of 24, Ethan Brown’s triathlon resume already includes two U23 national champion titles, elite nationals podium, and of course a dominating record in premier New England short course triathlons. While…