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 […]Read More

2013 Green Mountain Stage Race – Cat 2 Field – 80 Riders Stage 1 – Time Trial – 5.7 miles The time trial course starts with a 500-ft vertical gradual climb, then a fast flat/descending section, and finally finishing with a short uphill section. The finish line is 350-ft higher elevation than the start, so […]Read More

Fit Werx is a proud sponsor of the Kelly Brush Ride on September 7th to benefit the Kelly Brush Foundation, which is working to conquer the challenges of paralysis.   In addition to our direct sponsorship of this great ride and cause, it is great to have the Fit Werx Gives Back program and Team Fit […]Read More

Note:  K-Edge has discontinued this product and we can no longer provide this service.  This being said, if you reach out, we’re happy to talk to you about other newer options that provide similar functionality. Riders are increasingly coming to realize that lower gearing allows you to spin up climbs, relying more on the rider’s […]Read More

By Jim Weaver, Lead Technician, Fit Werx, VT Using aerobar shift levers is generally a bit of a strain, requiring your wrist to flex to sometimes extreme angles in order to shift.  In addition, the cable pull requires energy that may be in short supply and the movement disrupts airflow – all compromises to both […]Read More