Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Dura-Ace, microSHIFT -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Dual Aero TT/Tri UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme® carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, BB30 & horizontal dropouts w/ integrated chain tensioners, internal cable routing (mechanical compatible)
Suspension Fork
Felt Bayonet 4 UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme® carbon fiber monocoque construction, cabon fiber brake cover, blades, dropouts, crown w/ Felt compression device
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace braze-on
Shift Levers
microSHIFT TT 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 12-25T
Crank
Vision TriMax Pro TT BB30 51cm = 170mm 54cm = 172.5mm 56 - 58cm = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Vision BB30
Chain
Shimano 11-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt TTR3, sealed cartridge bearing, 24H
Rear Hub
Felt R3, sealed cartridge bearing, 28H, 11-speed
Rims
Felt TTR3, 22mm width, 35mm depth
Spokes
1.8 / 1.2 / 1.8mm butted aero stainless steel w/ aluminum nipples
Tires
Felt Aero TTR2, 700 x 23c
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Felt Aero Brake System w/ integrated cover Rear Brake: Felt Aero TT/Tri, integrated
Brake Levers
Aero TT/Tri
Cockpit
Stem
Felt Bayonet 4 Fixed Position, 90 x 0mm, Ø31.8mm Felt Bayonet 4 Fixed Position, 70 x 30mm, Ø31.8mm
Handlebar
Devox Bayonet 3 UHC Ultimate + Nano base bar w/ Felt ƒ-Bend 3-position extensions, Ø31.8mm 51 - 58cm = 420mm
Grips
Felt VelvetGel Tape, Felt Tri Tip Grips & Dimpled Gel Pads
Headset
Felt Bayonet 3 / 4 integrated, 19mm sealed cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
ZERO° II TT CPC TiRox
Seatpost
Felt Vibration Reducing TT/Tri UHC carbon fiber w/ 3T DiffLock™ Comfort Module internals, 350mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 47cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.12 mm | 1.22 mm | 1.19 mm | 1.19 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 291 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 565 mm | 577 mm | 593 mm | 614 mm | 635 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 73 mm | 64 mm | 60 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Stack | 435 mm | 490 mm | 499 mm | 518 mm | 538 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 401 mm | 418 mm | 434 mm | 449 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 473 mm | 502 mm | 523 mm | 543 mm | 563 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 78 mm | 80 mm | 88 mm | 108 mm | 128 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 377 mm | 397 mm | 397 mm | 397 mm | 397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 937 mm | 964 mm | 980 mm | 1001 mm | 1022 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 726 mm | 772 mm | 796 mm | 815 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
DA1 belongs to the Felt Da1 model. There are 11 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
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 Triathlon bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Triathlon bike is 4177$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Triathlon bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 4999$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that DA1 price is 19.68% higher than the average cost of a Triathlon bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
DA1 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
The wheels on DA1 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.