The fabric is called Textreme and is designed to save weight and make the frame very robust. The equipment follows the motto "everything that works": Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 including Sprinter shifters, Zipp 404 wheels, expensive lightweight brakes, Pioneer power meter, stem with integrated Garmin holder. However, the full equipment drives the price up to astronomical levels. A longitudinal slot covered by a silicone lip is supposed to take some of the harshness out of the aero seatpost - an intention that is unfortunately thwarted by the rock-hard saddle. The long top tube forces the rider into a rather stretched seating position, which the aerodynamically shaped handlebars with their enormous pre-bend then extend to stretched bench length.
CONCLUSION One of the fastest and most expensive bikes on the market. Spectacular equipment incl. power meter, hardly any comfort
Price 14,999 Euro
Weight 7.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Info www.feltbicycles.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,090/363/47 grammes
Frame sizes** 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 525/560/160 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 568/391 mm/1.45
EQUIPMENT
Drive Shimano Dura-Ace (52/36 t., BB30)/Pioneer Powermeter
Brakes/gears eeBrake/Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Wheels/tyres/weights**** Zipp 404 Firestrike/Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 23C (v/h: 1,119/1,455 grams)
*Weighed weights.
**Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
***Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 a very upright riding position;
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable
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