Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family As you may know, Fit Werx has long been a supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150. Our involvement recently became more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. Some of you may have met or remember Marleigh from one of […]Read More

REVL, by the Hive, Brakeset Reviewed by Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx in Vermont REVL brakes are manufactured by The Hive (www.bythehive.com), a relatively local company to us in Massachusetts.  These brakes feature full carbon calipers, with 7075 aluminum and titanium hardware.   The single pivot design saves weight, and The Hive says that the […]Read More

By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Director I attended the Tour of the Battenkill as a spectator this year and as a support to the few Burris Logistics/Fit Werx riders that participated. One thing is for certain: it is a hard “bleep” race. I did enjoy watching and photographing, but I did […]Read More

Rear Derailleur Adjustment Fundamentals Adjusting the rear derailleur on a bicycle can be a daunting task.  However, armed with an understanding of what the primary adjustments control, basic derailleur adjustments are not as complicated as they seem. Required Tools: Philips screwdriver #2 or 2.5mm hex (SRAM RED) 5mm Hex wrench Overview – The two primary […]Read More

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 […]Read More