By Rob Brown

“What is Speed Factory?” 

I found myself asking this same question after I started working at Braun’s under the tutelage of Winston Endall.  Speed Factory is the name of a group of programs he designed for cyclists of all ages and abilities, from the weekend warrior on up to the competitive triathlete. It encompasses everything from coaching to nutrition to custom bike building to getting the proper fit on your bike (which is way more important than you may think!). The idea behind Speed Factory is to incorporate everything that make you a better rider and have more fun in one program. Read More …

By Morten Schmidt,  Team Braun’s Rider

Just saw this. Is he mad?
http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2007/01/cleat-position.html

Mad or not, he’s Joe Friel, author of the Bible (The cyclist’s Training Bible)

Incidentally, when Winston at Brauns in Cambridge did my bike fitting last month, he moved my Keo and Eggbeater cleats from pretty much the front most position (under ball of my foot) to as far back as they would go, both MTB and road shoes. Although not as radical as a mid-foot position, it’s going in the same direction, and this change is working out great so far with the road-bike on it’s trainer as well as the cross-bike out on the roads. Read More …

If you are looking to have a great season next Spring you need to train smart over the winter.  That means months of pedaling on the bike and cross training. Think how much more you would get from you training if you were fit to your bike properly.  Maximize your bike fit and you will maximize the effect of your training and minimize the chance of over-use injuries. Read More …

As a cyclist your knee is the main focus of all your power. If you develop knee problems, you’ve got a cycling problem. While you may get lucky and never have knee pain during your cycling career, for most of us it will happen at some point. The key is to reduce the factors that lead to knee pain and treat is properly when it does happen so it doesn’t become a chronic injury. Read More …

The Time Atac design has been around for a while now and while they keep upgrading them with new materials, the basic design has stayed the same because it works. Durable, easy to engage and very good in all weather conditions, the Atac pedals are a great option for mountain bikes, commuters and touring riders who want to be able walk when off the bike.  While there are many variations of the pedals including the Roc and Z-control downhill pedal, the mechanism functions the same for all of them. Read More …

Braun’s now offers Speed Factory Anatomical Bike Fitting

Whether you are buying a new bike or just want to make your existing bike ride better we can optimize your position to get the most power with the least discomfort. Read More …

So you’ve got a bike. Now what? Read More …

Why Improve the Fit? – for a faster, more comfortable ride

You love riding your bike

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Injuries suck.

No really, being a cyclist is awesome until you get injured well, I guess the same would hold true for any sport.  But the down time is the killer! Read More …