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Today’s Deals2023 Felt
AR FRD Ultimate Frame
A carbon frame aero frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,999| Weight | 4.7 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| 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 high-performance aero road bike that excels in speed and aerodynamics, offering a responsive and exciting ride. It features contemporary design elements like thru-axles and disc brakes, and is optimized for efficiency at yaw angles less than 10 degrees. While it boasts impressive climbing ability and fantastic cruising speed, it is noted to be heavier than some competitors and may exhibit vague handling at slower speeds.
Versatile wind-slicer
Impressive climbing ability despite weight
Contemporary features like thru-axles and disc brakes
Fantastic cruising speed
Great handling at speed
Heavier than some climber’s bikes
Vague handling at slower velocities
"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 AR 3.0, UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Textreme |
|---|---|
| Fork | Felt AR 3.0, UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | Press-Fit | BB386 |
| Headset | IS (NO.44) |
| Stem | Felt Sprint, -6 ° |
| Handlebar | Felt VelvetGel tape with 3M reflective base and Felt Bubble-Tech F-Wing bar end plugs |
| Saddle | - |
| Seatpost | Felt AeroRoad IL 2.0, 350 mm Type: Rigid |
| Brakes | - |
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First added March 4
Last updated June 15
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