The carbon frame of the F6 is technically almost top class. However, the heavy fork increases the weight of the set. SRAM's Apex groupset is an interesting alternative to the Shimano 105. Although the 105 is of higher quality, the Apex is 170 grams lighter and offers a feature that is only available from SR AM: The combination of mountain bike cassette and long-cage rear derailleur offers a huge range of gear ratios that not even triple drivetrains can keep up with. The weak point of the bike is the cheap, rough turning hubs. As far as the tyres are concerned, make sure that good Conti tyres are fitted. Some of the Felt models rolled onto the market in 2011 on cheap Vittoria tyres.
Price 1,499 Euro
Weight 8.3 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.feltbicycles.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1 .105/605/104 g
Frame sizes** 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/74,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 585/585/162 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,005/45 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 570/419 mm/1.36
EQUIPMENT
Fork Felt
Steering bearing FSA (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch)
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket SRAM Apex (50/34 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Wheel hubs, Mavic CXP 22 rims/Continental Grand Prix 4000S
Handlebar/stem Felt/Felt
Saddle/post Felt/Felt Carbon (27.2 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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