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Today’s Deals2022 Felt
AR FRD Ultimate Frame
A carbon frame aero frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Felt AR is a versatile aero bike that excels in speed and handling, particularly in windy conditions, while offering a comfortable ride with features like a split seatpost and adjustable saddle clamp. It's praised for its straight-line speed and aerodynamic efficiency, though it's noted to be heavier than some competitors. The bike's design is optimized for low yaw angles, making it a strong performer in most riding situations.
Versatile wind-slicer
Impressive climbing ability despite weight
Contemporary features like thru-axles and disc brakes
Frame accommodates 30-mm-wide tires
Optimized for yaw angles of apparent wind less than 10 degrees
Easy maintenance and user-friendly design
Fantastic cruising speed
Great handling at speed
Straight-line speed
Saddle clamp allows offset adjustment
Increased compliance with split seatpost
Stable and precise cornering
Respectable wheel weight for depth
Option to switch to wider tyres for comfort
Fast
Punchy
Comfortable
Devilishly quick – both off the mark and when sprinting
Cuts wonderfully through a headwind
Deals with gusty side-on wind effectively
Overall comfort is really very good
Seatpost flexes independently to dampen vibrations
User-friendly
Excellent spec
Taut, responsive and exciting ride
Adjustable saddle clamp for comfort and aerodynamics
Designed for travel with removable handlebar
Shimano Ultegra Di2 shifting performance
Hydraulic disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power
Reynolds AR58 DB wheelset contributes to speed and is easy to handle on windy days
Heavier than some climber’s bikes by more than a kilogram
Vague handling at slower velocities
Weighty
The aesthetics of the stem
Lacks a power meter
Not the lightest on the scales
Lacks a few percentage points on the confidence front in cornering
Heavy
Clamping mechanism is finicky to adjust or pack down for travel
Requires inserting little strips of clear rubber in the gap between the prongs
Weight is very noticeable
Internal cable routing limits handlebar height adjustment
Heavier than the competition
Stem only available in a six-degree angle and can’t be flipped for extra height
Firmer ride on rough roads
"The handlebar can be as personal a touch-point as a saddle," says Alexander Soria, director of product development at Felt.
Canadian Cycling Magazinethe Felt AR seems to hold speed for fun
Cycling NewsNot since the Venge ViAS, which I tested back in 2016, have I been so impressed by a bike’s quickness off the mark.
CyclistThe new AR feels taut, responsive and exciting out on the road.
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Sep 2021 · Ben Delaney
Joey Rosskopf, a 32-year-old rider with Rally Cycling, was twice the U.S. national time trial champion in 2017 and 2018 when riding for BMC Racing. This summer, though, he and his Rally teammates took turns counterattacking at the business end of the U.S. road championships, and he was able to put his TT skills to … Continued
Jul 2021 · Simon Bromley
Stiffer, more aerodynamic and with an angle-adjustable seatpost
Fast
User-friendly
Excellent spec
Internal cable routing limits handlebar height adjustment
Heavier than the competition
Dec 2020 · Josh Croxton
With its first update since 2014, how does the long-awaited new Felt AR keep up with today's best?
Straight-line speed
Saddle clamp allows offset adjustment
Weighty
The aesthetics of the stem
Aug 2020 · James Spender
An aero bike that ticks boxes for its speed and acceleration, but overall weight holds it back at times
Fast
Punchy
Comfortable
Heavy
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
| Frame | Felt AeroRoad 3.0 | UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Textreme (White, Blue) |
|---|---|
| Fork | Felt AeroRoad 3.0 | UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber |
| Bottom Bracket | Press-Fit | BB386 |
| Headset | IS (NO.44) |
| Stem | Felt Sprint | UHC Advanced carbon fiber |
| Saddle | - |
| Seatpost | Felt AeroRoad IL 2.0 | UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber Type: Rigid |
| Brakes | - |
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| Rims | - |
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First added April 19
Last updated March 4
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