PowerTap Power Meter Type: Strain gauge units with pedal, chainring and hub mounted meters. Point of Origin: United States Years in Business: PowerTap was founded in 1998. U.S. Service Center: Yes. Wisconsin. Web Site: www.powertap.com Overview/History: Founded in 1998, PowerTap was one of the very first power meter companies. PowerTap became one of the largest…
Power Meter Type: Strain gauge. Crank mounted.Point of Origin: Germany Years in Business: Since 1986 U.S. Service Center: Yes. Colorado. Web Site: www.srm.de Overview: There is something great about a well executed original product that has kept up with the times. SRM is the original power meter and they have been developing power meters…
While we don’t have all the descriptions and information we eventually want for each product, we recently added some big categories to the online store. Our Wheel Section is now one of the most informative on the web with reviews, full descriptions, specs and ratings on over 40 wheel models. Click into any model for…
Does Your Power Decline When Riding Indoors? By Dean Phillips, Fit Werx Many cyclists struggle to hold the same power output on a trainer that they maintain outside. Lack of motivation and scenery are often blamed, but the true answers are locked under the dust of your old physics textbooks from high school. I’ll save…
Referral Program – Earn Fit Werx Funds One of the biggest reasons why we can say that we are "New England's Original Fit and Product Specialists" is because of people like you. Whether you are new to Fit Werx or have been with us since the beginning, our Referral Program is here to reward…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Since the August 2009 “Tech Support” on bearings was published, I’ve been asked some good follow up questions about choosing bearings and bearing ratings. Question 1) “I’m not that technical. What is the biggest thing to focus on when choosing a replacement bearing?” Look…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine In the April 2009 issue of Triathlete, in the Tech Support column, there was an article that mentioned ceramic (hybrid) bearings and recommended a Grade 3 bearing or better. From the Internet, I found that some manufacturers say Grade 5 bearings are the best…
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…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From clothing and shoes to bikes, wheels and power meters, Fit Werx carries a broad array of products to meet the needs of a wide array of riders and triathletes. Click within to read reviews, manufacturer profiles and buyer’s guides for bikes, wheels, power meters and other categories. Brands We Stock by Category…
Fit Werx Peabody is now Fit Werx Danvers! Fit Werx Danvers Address: 6 Garden StreetDanvers, MA 01923(978) 532-7348 fw2@fitwerx.com Fit Werx Danvers Hours: We offer bike fittings and bike service are done by appointment only. Contact us to schedule. Tuesday 9:00 – 5:00Wednesday 9:00 – 5:00Thursday 9:00 – 5:00Friday 9:00 – 5:00Saturday 9:00 – 1:00Sunday: ClosedMonday: Closed…
“Why would I travel to work with Fit Werx when local bike shops offer bike fitting and similar products? What makes Fit Werx a better value?” Very good questions and ones that we are glad to answer. The main reasons people work with us over shops that are closer to them are our bicycle fitting…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bicycle Fluid Trainer Review – CycleOps Fluid2 vs. Kurt Kinetic Road Machine 2.0. Click here for a list of all articles on this subject. Indoor trainers are an incredible workout – more intense than riding outside in most cases (click here to learn why). While everything from fans to electromagnets are used to create…