With a comfort-enhancing carbon seatpost, the good and light Prologo saddle and simple but also light wheels, Felt pushes the total weight to under 8 kilos - a rare exception in this price range. There is still enough potential to trim the bike towards the 7-kilo mark with tuning tricks; from this point of view, the Felt is an attractive basis for many years when demands increase. We would soon replace the tyres and the aluminium handlebars, which are uncomfortable to grip. With higher-quality wheels, the Felt would take another leap forward.
CONCLUSION Relatively light, very sporty frame set. Ideal for beginners
Price 1,499 Euro
Weight 7.9 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.feltbicycles.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,065/369/65 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Drive Shimano 105 (50/34 t., BSA)
Brakes/gears Shimano BR-RS61/Shimano 105
Wheels/tyres Felt Road RSL 3/Vittoria Rubino Pro
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. 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 bold.
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