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2012 Felt

AR3

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

Manufacturer Price

$4,999
Weight7.9 kg  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
AR3
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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)

67 km/h

AR3

64 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Felt AR3

Feb 2012 · R BA

An early adapter in the aero road category still packs a punch

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road.cc
Felt AR3

Jun 2010 · Mat Brett

Super-aero speed machine that comes in at a decent weight; a smooth ride too

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced MMC carbon fiber w/ 3KP weave, InsideOut internal molding process, machined threaded aluminum BB shell, internal Di2 or mechanical cable routing, carbon fiber dropouts & 7075 CNC machined aluminum replaceable derailleur hanger

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

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

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Hollowtech-II

Headset

FSA 1.125"" integrated, w/ aluminum 25mm conical spacer, 2 X 10mm aluminum headset spacers, 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 Di2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 braze-on

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 53/39T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5mm, 58cm-61cm=175mm

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2 STI

Cassette

Shimano 11-25T

Chain

Shimano 10 speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra Super SLR dual pivot w/ cartridge brake pads

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2 STI

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC Cosmic Elite 30mm deep 6106 aluminum rim, SUP welded, UB control braking surface, 20H front, 20H rear

Spokes

MAVIC Cosmic Elite stainless steel bladed, butted, straight pull, laced radial front, 2x drive, radial non-drive rear; brass external nipples

Front Hub

MAVIC QRM aero aluminum 20H w/ BR101 quick release

Rear Hub

MAVIC QRM Aero aluminum 20H w/ FTS-L Shimano 10 speed compatible freehub body & BR101 quick release

Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick, 700c x 23c

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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First added 19 September

Last updated 19 September

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