Felt bikes: models, selection recommendations

Felt is a world famous bicycle company. It produces excellent products in all categories: from BMX to simple and elegant single-speed models.

It is believed that the manufacturing country of Felt bikes is America. but components are made in Taiwan, and only assembly is carried out in California, in the city of Irvine.

Felt is a company committed to innovation and creative design. In 2006, she began producing bicycles with a carbon fiber frame. Thanks to the extremely high strength-to-weight ratio, carbon fiber is an engineer’s dream. It is lighter than aluminum and stronger than steel, so a properly designed frame made of this material provides not only high ride quality, but also rigidity, maneuverability and efficiency.

In 2007, the company developed the Equilink suspension, which eliminates the problem of swinging the bike when pedaling on the rise. Outside Magazine called this development "The Mechanism of the Year." And this is just one of the many innovations that Felt has introduced to the cycling world.

The company offers a huge number of models to choose from: for triathlon, for fitness, track, road and mountain, cycling, cruisers, BMX, time-trial bikes, electric. In 2019, Felt sponsored the American professional cycling team Rally Cycling, providing it with FR and DA series triathlon bikes, custom-painted in the traditional orange colors of the team.

There are many popular models.

Mid-level road bike.Designed for professional riders and just for lovers of fast driving. It is noteworthy that the frame is made of aluminum, while Felt brand products are mostly associated with carbon fiber. But it is still present in this model: a fork and a seatpost are made of it.

The upper tube of the frame is horizontal, which provides a lower fit when traveling. In combination with a light fork, this helps to overcome steep climbs, and on the descent it allows you to quickly pass corners. The steering wheel is slightly wider than usual (46 cm), which provides good stability when maneuvering in conditions of heavy traffic. The seat material is double density foam combined with carbon fibers.

Model Road F75 is equipped Shimano 105 11-speed equipment with an extremely practical 34/50 compact chain. The brakes on this model are not owned by Shimano, but are very similar to their latest Tiagra model.

A bicycle for a triathlon, the letter “W” means “for women”. When creating this model We used proprietary FitWoman technology, which takes into account the structural features of the female body when developing frame geometry and selecting equipment. The frame and fork of the model are made of carbon fiber, which in combination with the branded aerodynamic wheels of the TTR3 makes this bike ideal for racing.

One of the best crossbikes in its price range. The frame and fork are designed specifically for the harsh cross-country conditions. They are made of carbon fiber and have high strength and durability. The bike resists shock and vibration well. The model has a very high quality configuration.

Shifters - Shimano Ultegra level 6700 are currently the most convenient and efficient on the market. The chain and cassette are also Shimano, albeit of level 105. The crank mechanism - FSA Energy BB30, is made of a light alloy of high strength. Perhaps the only weak point is the lack of disc brakes. However, the Tektro cantilever brakes installed on this model are widespread among cross bikes.

Mountain bike middle class. A distinctive feature is the combination of the new trendy 29-inch wheels with a classic 2-suspension design. Carbon fiber frame. The bike is equipped with the signature FAST suspension and Avid Elixir disc brakes. This model characterizes Excellent value for money and quality.

The Café line is designed for women and combines classic design with modern technological advances, including lightweight materials and high-quality equipment. This model was created in order to quickly and comfortably move around the city. The frame is made of lightweight aluminum tubes.

The choice of a suitable model depends on many factors, but the decisive goal is the acquisition of a bicycle: it is needed just to lead a healthy lifestyle or purchased to participate in races. Other factors to consider:

• presence or absence of cycling experience;
• the area in which trips are planned;
• personal preferences: type of brakes, type of gear shifters, saddle shape and material, general silhouette of a bicycle, its color and pattern.

If you plan mainly high-speed trips on excellent roads, it is recommended to choose a road bike. Road bikes are designed exclusively for asphalt riding. They are very light, with good aerodynamics, but do not forgive the slightest road irregularities.

Cyclists who ride mostly on good roads, but occasionally on dirt roads, can choose a hybrid. A hybrid is a cross between a mountain bike and a tourist bike. It has smooth tires that allow you to develop high speed on the highway, but they are also suitable for gravel roads.Hybrid bikes have a more upright ride compared to road bikes, which provides good visibility and handling when riding.

Because of the wide tires and heavy suspension, they are rather slow, but indispensable on uneven dirt roads.

Cyclocrosses are designed for off-road driving, but are surprisingly comfortable. At first glance, they have a strong resemblance to road bikes, but are actually much tougher and much more maneuverable. Usually, they are lighter than mountain bikes, and due to the fact that their tires are thinner, they can develop quite high speed.

Browse Felt VR Series Bikes below.