2012 Felt

AR4

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

Manufacturer Price

$3,499
Weight17.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetUltegra, FSA
BrakesRim
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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

(climbing)

41 mph

AR4

40 mph

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road.cc
Felt AR4

Sep 2009

Fast, reliable, good looking, and reasonably priced alternative to the Cervelo S3

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced MMC carbon fiber w/ 3KP weave, InsideOut internal molding process, machined threaded aluminum BB shell, internal mechanical cable routing, carbon fiber dropouts & 6061 forged aluminum replaceable derailleur hanger

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced monocoque fork, 100% carbon fiber 1.125"" steerer tube, crown, blades, & dropouts

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo

Headset

FSA 1.125"" integrated, w/ aluminum 25mm conical spacer, 1 X 10mm aluminum headset spacer, 2 x 5mm aluminum headset spacer, Felt aluminum top cap & 7075 anodized aluminum bolt

Stem

Felt SL 6061 aluminum 3D forged +/-7° rise, Ø31.8mm bar clamp, custom Cr-Mo bolts, 131g; 51cm=90mm, 54cm=100mm, 56cm=100mm, 58cm=110mm, 61cm=120mm

Handlebar

Felt VS Aero 2014 triple butted aluminum w/ aerodynamic wing top section, w/ Variable Shape ergonomic drop, Ø31.8mm, 51cm=400mm, 54cm-56cm=420mm, 58cm-61cm=440mm

Saddle

Felt SL road saddle w/ carbon fiber injection molded base, polyurethane foam, embossed cover & hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

Felt Aero UHC Advanced carbon fiber standard offset bladed monocoque design, length = 300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt gel tape w/ Felt logos

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra SS short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra braze-on

Crank

FSA Team Issue Compact, 52/36T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5mm, 58cm-61cm=175mm

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra STI

Cassette

Shimano 11-25T

Chain

Shimano 10 speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra Super SLR dual pivot w/ cartridge brake pads

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra STI

Wheels
Rims

Shimano WH-RS30 30mm deep aluminum rim, 16H front, 20H rear

Spokes

Shimano RS30 16H x 278mm front & 20 x 294mm rear bladed aero stainless steel w/ red aluminum nipples

Front Hub

Shimano RS30 forged aluminum angular contact bearing 16H w/ Shimano quick release

Rear Hub

Shimano RS30 forged aluminum angular contact bearing 20H w/ 10 speed HG freehub body w/ Shimano quick release

Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick, 700c x 23c

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Fenders

n/a

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