Happy Customer

MRI is tomorrow. With excellent taping, I made it through a 1/2 ironman this past weekend - Set a PR for this race by almost 1/2 hour AND got second in my age group. My ave. bike speed was 1.5 mph faster than my previous speed at this race, thanks to you.


You are amazing! I'm telling everyone I know about your skills. I've had bike fittings before, but yours is the only one that has made such a dramatic difference in my performance.



Joanne

Nice right up on a blog about the Udder Centruy   Full Link Below

Random Act of Awesome: Wheel Werks of Crystal Lake Saves the Day

Yesterday I was up with the sun to head out to the boondocks--aka Union, IL--to take part in the Udder Century bike ride (have I mentioned I'm training for the Racine 70.3 triathlon? Because I am, I don't just normally enjoy long bike rides for no reason). I had 62 miles on deck with a run on the back end, so when my cable frayed at mile 3.5 and I was stuck in "big ring/little ring" mode (read as: hard), I knew I was in for a rough day.

My coach, Lara Mele of Infinity Multisport and Amy Comstock of the fantastic Mox Multisport tri shop, stopped to assess the damage with me. They were able to do some minor tweaks to get me in an easier gear since we didn't have all the tools on hand, but I wouldn't be able to shift. We resolved that I should head back to the car on the SAG wagon and go for a run instead. Sigh.
Sad and dejected, I headed back to the start broken in the support van. Broken mentally. Broken heart for missing my long ride. Broken bike in hand.
..that is until the fine folks of Wheel Werks swooped in!
In a true Random Act of Awesome, Bob Olsen (who has 20+ years of mechanic experience) of Wheel Werks Bikes in Crystal Lake, pulled out his tools and fixed my ride out of the kindness of his big, fantastic, bike loving heart.
Bob Olsen, bike mechanic extraordinaire, of Wheel Werks in Crystal Lake fixing my trusty steed.

He didn't have to do it. He could've charged me an arm in a leg (and I would've found a way to pay since I was in such a bind). But he smiled happily and quickly became my hero and he got me all patched up and back on the road. I only ended up going about 54 miles total on the day due to some other dramas throwing down, but the bike now shifts like a dream and I thrilled to be able to put in some mileage.
So thanks, Wheel Werks for saving the day! I promise to make good on my agreement to deliver a case of beer next time I'm up in Crystal Lake!
If you ever find yourself up in their neck of the woods, stop in and say "Hi!" These really are some really nice guys who know how to handle bikes.

Link to Blog    http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/thats-awesome/2010/06/random-act-of-awesome-wheel-werks-of-crystal-lake-saves-the-day.html 

Ultra Marathon Legend cyclist Lon Haldeman.

Picture above is him getting his new custom Seven titanium from Wheel Werks.  It was a real honor to work with Lon and get the frame built to his specs.  The  knowledge that Lon has after 400,000 plus miles in his life time is invaluable and he his more than willing to share it with anyone.   Bob has learned a lot from Lon over the years being honored to have been a crew member for three Race Across Americas with him.  This knowledge also gets passed along to Wheel Werks customers.  He broke in his new Seven by riding it across the USA on Pac Tour Elite Tour which he now runs with his wife Ultra Marathon Cyclist Legend Susan Notorangelo.

Hi Bob, Just wanted to let you know I successfully completed the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic last Saturday in Durango, CO. I could not have made it without you! The Look was fantastic, the new gears were great and the fit you gave me on the bike was outstanding. 6 hours on the bike and my butt was not sore, my knees felt great, my back never hurt, and my shoulders were fine. Your work was OUTSTANDING! I'll be over next month and we'll take a look at that PowerMeter! Thanks again. Wheel Werks is the very best cycle shop around!! Jack

Another Review from a customer

Bob,
When I scheduled the bike fit, I was hoping to get the bike back to where it was when I bought it. However, you made it better than it ever was. The fit and changes you made have made very noticeable improvements. I have only had a chance to get out for a 25 mile test run but I am totally and completely satisfied with the changes and appreciate your attention to detail. I am excited about the riding season and look forward to finding my new limits with your help.
With my sincere appreciation and awe at the work you do.
Antonette

Great write up a customer sent to his riding group

Hey Kids
Take the guess work out of your bike geometry and quit wondering if the adjustment you made helps or hurts your ride. Grab your phone and call Bob 0lsen at WHEELWERKS in Crystal Lake and make a appointment for a fitting that's done right. This is not a advertisement for Bob, he is by far the best person for the job bar none. Pro racers come from as far as New Zealand to have Bob do there fit. The fit takes about two hours and is guaranteed he does use the newest technology but his eye is better than any computer. So if your looking for something to do this cold Feb. instead of watching of some stupid videos of other guys riding around France spoil yourself and get fitted right one time and be done with it. Unless you don't want to take your last excuse away on why Mo just beat you up that hill " Again". Don't forget TOMRV is coming and Mo's just waiting for you all at the bottom of that first undulation.
Lemme Leipheimer

Another Thank You

Bob,

Just getting into a routine with the new Seven. This bike is phenomenal!

Incredible road feel … or lack thereof. This thing is super smooth and takes off when you ask it to.

I am totally blown away! Great work!

Now that the weather is turning nasty, not sure how many miles I’ll get in before new years but will keep you appraised of any developments during the “soak in” period.

Thanks again Bob, you’re the best!


Jon