Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, BB30 bottom bracket shell and carbon fiber dropouts, 7075 CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal electronic-specific cable routing Shock:
Suspension Fork
Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, AeroTaper 1.125" - 1.25" carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown, blades and dropouts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 11-speed short cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 11-28T
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T, 48cm: 165mm, 51cm: 170mm, 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm, 58 - 61cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Token BB30 with 24mm bearings
Chain
Shimano 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 240 Spline, 100mm QR
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 240 Spline, 11-speed, 130mm QR
Rims
DT Swiss ARC1400 Dicut 62 carbon, tubeless ready, 17mm inner width, 62.5mm depth; 1650g (wheelset)
Spokes
DT Swiss Aerocomp 2.0/1.25/2.3 Bladed
Tires
Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II folding, 700 x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8000 dual pivot caliper with brake pads for carbon rims
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8050
Cockpit
Stem
Devox, -7° rise, Ø31.8mm, 48cm: 80mm, 51cm: 90mm, 54 - 56cm: 100mm, 58cm: 110mm, 61cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Devox Carbon Aero, 80mm reach, 125mm drop, Ø31.8mm, 48 - 54cm: 400mm, 56 - 61cm: 420mm
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), No. 382/DJ, 1.125" - 1.25"
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Arione R3
Seatpost
Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Road flip position UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber with 3T DiffLock Comfort Module internals, 48 - 51cm: 280mm length, 5mm offset, Felt VariMount Aero Road flip position UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, 54 - 61cm: 350mm length, 25mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
AR2 completes the Felt Ar2 model. Felt launched 9 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Aero bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Aero bike is 4211$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Aero bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Felt AR2 price was 6299$. In conclusion, this bike price is 49.58% higher than the price of the average Aero bike.
Aero bikes average weight
Aero bikes have an average weight of 7.34 kg (16.18 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
slightly heavier than average, AR2 has a weight of 7.4 kg (16.31 lbs). In short, the average Aero bike weight is 0.82% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
The AR2 2019 bike is equipped with 700c carbon wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.