Parlee makes some of the nicest stock and custom carbon fiber frames on the market and the Parlee Manufacturer Profile has just been updated on our site for 2010. Road Riders: Be sure to check out the brand new Z5 road frames – one of our favorite stock frames for 2010 as it offers an…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”30″] Even though we have access to many brands we do not stock, these profiles are designed to help you understand the value we see in the brands we stock and why they are category leaders. One of the best carbon fiber bicycle frame builders on the planet is Parlee Cycles out of Beverly,…
Felt, Cervelo, Trek and Parlee all make nice tri bikes that we carry. None are introducing revolutionary new frames for 2018. Cervelo introduced the revolutionary P5X last year and Parlee introduced the first disc brake equipped tri bike in the TTiR disc a little before the P5X. The veritable Cervelo P2 and P3 have the…
Bicycle disc brake aerodynamics is going to be a popular topic moving forward as more and more racing oriented bikes (including tri bikes) receive disc brakes. It has been assumed that disc brakes are less aerodynamic than caliper brakes. However, there really hasn’t been a whole lot of data to support or debate this. With high…
Cervelo P5X Review. The Ultimate Tri Bike? The Cervelo P5X takes a radical departure from what most companies are doing with tri bikes. By eliminating the seatstays, the Cervelo P5X frame design goes back to the future; the Cervelo P5X is the first tri bike from a mainstream tri bike company that offers the significant…
Felt Bicycles has consistently pursued being at the “head of the class” in TT/triathlon bike offerings over the past few years and they may well have earned the “most improved” award over the past few years. For ’15, Felt offers several lines of TT/Tri bikes. Some are real spaceships, such as the non-UCI legal IA…
slowtwitch.com and Triathlon Business International (TBI) announced their annual list of the top 50 multisport retailers in the country. Fit Werx is happy to announce that, even though we are one brand, we made the list twice as they broke the voting down by location! A big thank you to all the suppliers and athletes…
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…
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…
A few weeks back Dean, Geoff and Marty traveled to the CCNS Performance Center Wind Tunnel for some equipment testing. We had a great session and we thought it was worth sharing our experience and what the wind tunnel can offer. From past experience we know that the wind tunnel is not a place to…
How Do Tariffs Affect the Bike Industry The recent changes in economic policy are creating uncertainty in many people’s lives. At Fit Werx, we are closely monitoring the situation regarding tariffs and bicycle products with varying levels of concern. Here is what we understand and what we believe at the moment. Where Do Our Bikes…
Berd Wheels Tries Something New Wheels are an essential bicycle component, pivotal in its overall performance. When it comes to a well-fitted bike, the choice of wheel can make all the difference. Traditionally, alloy spokes have been the dominant choice for decades, but this has limited innovation in the industry. Enter Berd Wheels: a pioneering…