Felt FRAME AR1 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Suspension Rigid
Parts list
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 mechanical or internal electronic 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
Bottom Bracket
BB30, press-fit
Cockpit
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), No. 382/DJ, 1.125" - 1.25"
Seat
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
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
FRAME AR1 belongs to the Felt Ar1 model. Felt launched 16 frames of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Aero frames average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Aero frame is 2657$. However, you could also get a good Aero frame even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your frame, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 3149$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that FRAME AR1 price is 18.52% higher than the average cost of an Aero frame.
Aero frames average weight
The average weight for Aero frames is 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs), the FRAME AR1 model is a bit lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Aero frame weighs 5.29% more than FRAME AR1.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
FRAME AR1 components
Fork material
FRAME AR1 has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the frame’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
