The AR3 shares the frame shape with the AR FRD. The additional weight compared to the top model results from the use of cheaper carbon fibres and a heavier steering bearing. The fact that the aero performance of the AR3 is initially significantly worse is mainly due to the standard wheels. To maximise the aerodynamic potential, there is no way around fast wheels. With the Swiss-Side wheels, the bike is the only one of the affordable models to make it into the phalanx of the fastest bikes in this test. For price-conscious speed hunters, the AR3 is therefore a hot tip - especially as the equipment with the complete Ultegra groupset including direct mount brakes is of high quality and the standard wheels are very solid training wheels.
Price 2,499 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.feltbicycles.com
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,225/403/86 grammes
Frame sizes 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/555/161 mm plus 22 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/53mm
Stack/Reach/STR 568/392 mm/1.45
Equipment
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (52/36 t., BB30)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WH-RS31/Vittoria Rubino
Handlebar/stem 3T Tornova/3T ARX
Saddle/post Prologo Zero2/Felt Varimount (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 36 per cent of the overall score, the equipment for 54 per cent and the aerodynamics for 10 per cent. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size greased.
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