By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT Last winter, after attending a seminar put on by Shimano, I wrote an article about the then forthcoming Shimano Dura Ace 9000 “11 speed” component group. We have had the opportunity to build a number of bikes with this new system and I thought that I would…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT. As I mentioned in a recent posting about the available upgrades to Ultegra Di2, I recently attended a product introduction and tech seminar put on by Shimano. The main focus of this introduction and seminar was the new, completely redesigned Shimano Dura Ace 9000 mechanical group. …
TRP PARABOX HYDRAULIC DISK BRAKE CONVERTER By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT I just finished building a sweet new Seven Mudhoney Pro cross bike with disk brakes. The rider wanted hydraulic brakes, but also wanted to use a Campagnolo drivetrain. Considering there is not currently an integrated road shifter with hydraulic brake…
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…
Look Keo Power Meter Type: Strain gauge. Pedal mounted. Point of Origin: France Years in Business: Look has been around for decades, the power pedal was introduced to the market for the ’13 season. U.S. Service Center: Yes. California. Web Site: www.lookcycle.com Overview: The Look Keo power pedal concept has at least been in the thoughts…
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…
by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT STEM, BARS, PEDALS, SADDLE, ETC. When selecting a bike, particularly a fully-built bike, most people only look at the frame, drivetrain and wheels. However, the other parts of the bike all relate to the direct interface between the rider and the frame. Pedals, handlebars, stem, saddle,…
by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT CRANKSET, BOTTOM BRACKET & CABLES The crankset is a big and heavy component on a bike and a source of considerable weight savings. However, light, strong and stiff may be contrary goals. There are many, many choices of light-weight cranks on the market and some are…
Ultra-light Guru Photon – Installment 1 by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx VT Over the past few years, a competition has developed to see who can build the lightest frame. Weights have been dropping precipitously, with new offerings pushing claimed weights into the 750 gram range. While chasing the lowest possible weight on a…
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…
A small contingent of the Burris Logistics-Fit Werx cycling team ventured to La Prairie, Quebec to expand their cultural horizon, work on their tans, and get in some criterium racing. La Prairie is essentially a suburb of Montreal on the south side of the St Lawrence river. It was the location of this week's stop…
What do we ride? Good question. We’ll be posting some of the bikes the Fit Werx staff owns/rides so you can see. Today we start with Jim’s (service manager in VT) TT/Tri bike. Jim has been a long-time Campy guy and that shines through in all his bikes… Jim’s Parlee Stock TT Tri Bike: Frameset: …