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
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
Rear Shock
n/a
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
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 240 Spline, 100mm QR
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 240 Spline, 11-speed, 130mm QR
Rims
DT Swiss ARC1400 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 23c
Brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8050
Cockpit
Stem
Easton EC70 ±6° rise, Ø31.8mm, 48cm: 80mm --- 51cm: 90mm --- 54 - 56cm: 100mm --- 58cm: 110mm --- 61cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Easton EC70 Aero, 80mm reach, 125mm drop, Ø31.8mm, 48 - 54cm: 400mm --- 56 - 61cm: 420mm
Grips
Felt VelvetGel tape with 3M reflective base with reflective Felt Bubble-Tech F-Wing bar end plugs
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 --- 54 - 61cm: 350mm length, 25mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.38 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 577 mm | 579 mm | 580 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 622 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 61 mm | 52 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm |
| Stack | 516 mm | 529 mm | 552 mm | 573 mm | 594 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 385 mm | 389 mm | 398 mm | 412 mm | 423 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 536 mm | 551 mm | 566 mm | 586 mm | 611 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 550 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 414 mm | 414 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980 mm | 983 mm | 986 mm | 994 mm | 1009 mm | 1030 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 716 mm | 746 mm | 770 mm | 791 mm | 818 mm | 851 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
AR2 belongs to the Felt Ar2 model. Felt released 9 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Aero bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Aero bike is 4211$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Aero bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 5999$. Comparing this to the average Aero bike price, we see that the price is 42.46% more expensive.
Average weight for Aero bikes
Aero bikes weigh an average of 7.34 kg (16.18 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.
With a weight of 7.35 kg (16.2 lbs), Felt bike is slightly heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Aero bike weighs 0.14% less than AR2.
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
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the AR2 model has 700c carbon wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The AR2 has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.