2019 Felt

AR FRD

A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.

MSRP$14,199
Weight14.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

AR FRD

40 mph

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Reviews
Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: Felt AR Advanced

Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro

A versatile wind-cheater

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Cycling News
Felt AR Advanced Ultegra Di2 review

Dec 2020 · Josh Croxton

With its first update since 2014, how does the long-awaited new Felt AR keep up with today's best?

Highs
  • Straight-line speed

  • Saddle clamp allows offset adjustment

Lows
  • Weighty

  • The aesthetics of the stem

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Cyclist
Felt AR Advanced review

Aug 2020 · James Spender

An aero bike that ticks boxes for its speed and acceleration, but overall weight holds it back at times

Highs
  • Fast

  • Punchy

  • Comfortable

Lows
  • Heavy

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Felt AR vs. Parlee RZ7

Aug 2020 · David Kennedy

New for 2020 Felt and Parlee expand theoir aeor offering. The two road bike brands take on a modern approach to aerodynamic road bike design. Resulting on a

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BikeRadar
Felt AR Advanced Ultegra Di2 review

May 2020 · Warren Rossiter

One of the original aero roadsters reimagined and one of our 2020 Superbike of the Year contenders

Highs
  • Fast bike with racers in mind, capable handling, good on-road feel

Lows
  • Long and low ride position not for everyone

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VeloNews
Felt AR Advanced First Ride

Feb 2020 · Brittany Jones

The AR has gotten a long-awaited facelift, and while aerodynamics takes center stage once again, comfort makes a surprise appearance.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB30 bottom bracket shell and carbon fiber dropouts, 7075 CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal electronic-specific cable routing

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, AeroTaper 1.125" - 1.25" carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown, blades and dropouts

Bottom Bracket

CeramicSpeed BB30 Outboard with 24mm bearings

Headset

FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with SL Ceramic, aluminum cased ACB upper and lower bearings, carbon fiber headset spacers, No.44/CF-R, 1.125" - 1.25"

Stem

Pro Components Vibe -10° rise, Ø31.8mm, 48cm: 80mm, 51cm: 90mm, 54 - 56cm: 100mm, 58cm: 110mm, 61cm: 120mm

Handlebar

Pro Components Vibe Aero, Ø31.8mm, 48 - 54cm: 400mm, 56 - 61cm: 420mm

Saddle

Fizik Arione 00

Seatpost

Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Road flip position UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber with 3T DiffLock Comfort Module internals, 48 - 51cm: 280mm length, 5mm offset, Felt VariMount Aero Road flip position UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, 54 - 61cm: 350mm length, 25mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 11-speed short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 braze-on

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 52/36T, 48cm: 165mm, 51cm: 170mm, 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm, 58 - 61cm: 175mm

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 11-speed with secondary sprint shifters

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed, 11-28T

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed

Brakes

eecycleworks regular eebrake with Zipp brake pads for carbon rims

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace R9150

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 404 NSW carbon

Spokes

CX-Ray - Black

Front Hub

Zipp Cognition, 100mm QR

Rear Hub

Zipp Cognition, 11-speed, 130mm QR

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II folding, 700 x 25c

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