FELT F4X CYCLOCROSS BIKE SHORT REVIEW By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx Vermont Most bike riders are familiar with two basic types of bicycles – road and mountain; many riders are becoming increasingly aware of a third alternative – the cyclocross bike. A cyclocross bike could be described as a “cross” between a traditional…
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…
We have had a set of Reynolds’ top-of-the-line wheels, the Reynolds RZR, in the shop all season for demo, many of you have seen and admired them. After wrestling them away from Ian, I had the fortunate opportunity to ride these wheels for a weekend recently. Ian has ridden these wheels on his bike all…
HAWK RACING BOTTOM BRACKETS By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx, Vermont Sometimes the best products show up out of the blue and from previously unknown sources – all it takes is someone to realize that something can be done better. Sven Folmer of Hawk Racing did just that when he realized that many of…
Q) It seems like the in-the-drops shifting position of SRAM shifters can’t be beat due to the flexibility of the shifter itself. For crit racing, this is obviously a huge advantage and I’ve been thinking about trying to ditch my Shimano equipment for a SRAM group. Plus, you can’t beat the price point on SRAM…
Q) I have a question about the rear derailleur on my road bike. It is an Ultegra 6600 that has a squeak in it as you pedal. It appears to be the lower pulley wheel. I have replaced the lower pulley once and it solved the problem for a while – less than a season. …
’11 Cervelo R Series Bikes – What is New Overview: For the first time in five years, Cervelo revamped their R series offerings significantly in 2011. The R5 (which replaces the R3 SL) and the R3 utilize redesigned framesets, incorporating technology and design from the limited production R5ca, while the RS has been given a new…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Speedplay Cleat Maintenance My Speedplay cleats look okay, but is there a time/mileage when I should replace them? Taylor Hi Taylor, Having cleats and pedals that are in good condition not only helps you get the most out of your drivetrain, it can also…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Press Fit Bottom Bracket Technology What are the advantages/drawbacks of the new “press-fit” bottom brackets and cranks? Which “press fit” size is the best and can a current bike be converted? Ted Hi Ted, First a brief history – “Press-fit”, or “Integrated”, bottom brackets…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Cleat Maintenance Dear Tech Support, How often should the cleats for my pedals be changed? Rick, NH Cleats are a bit like car brakes in that you may not know just how worn out they are until it fails. Luckily, many cleat designs allow…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, I’ve been told that “Stack and Reach” are important numbers to know when it comes to bike sizing. What is “Stack and Reach” and how can it help me size a bike properly? Rich, VA Rich, A bike’s stack and reach…
Jason Gootman, MS, USA Triathlon Certified Coach, NSCA CSCS Will Kirousis, BS, USA Triathlon & USA Cycling Certified Coach, NSCA CSCS Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching (www.Tri-Hard.com) This article was published in the June 2007 issue of New England Sports magazine. Have you ever had a season cut short by an injury? Do you have a…