Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + Nano MMC Carbon Fiber frame w/ 1.5KP weave, InsideOut internal molding process, machined threaded aluminum BB shell, internal electric or mechanical cable routing, Carbon Fiber dropouts & 7075 CNC machined aluminum replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + Nano monocoque fork; 100% Carbon Fiber 1.125" steerer tube, crown, blades, & dropouts
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 68mm, threaded
Cockpit
Headset
FSA Orbit IS Carbon 1.125" Integrated w/ 15mm UD Carbon Fiber cone spacer, 2 x 10mm UD Carbon Fiber headset spacer, 2 x 5mm UD Carbon Fiber headset spacer, Felt compression device and Carbon Fiber top cap & 7075 anodized aluminum bolt
Seat
Seatpost
AR Aero Carbon Seatpost
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 578 mm | 581 mm | 584 mm | 598 mm | 620 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 59 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm | 56 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 511 mm | 532 mm | 553 mm | 572 mm | 593 mm |
| Reach | 376 mm | 377 mm | 380 mm | 389 mm | 410 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 521 mm | 536 mm | 551 mm | 566 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.125 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 510 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 403 mm | 403 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm |
| Wheelbase | 971 mm | 974 mm | 980 mm | 993 mm | 1016 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm | 765 mm | 785 mm | 789 mm | 807 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
AR1 Frame Kit completes the Felt Ar1 model. Felt launched 16 frames of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Ar1 frames models from 2013, by clicking here.
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 frames
If you want to purchase a solid Aero frame, it is important to know that the average cost is 2657$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Aero frame. In short, before purchasing your ideal frame do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2013, its price was 3099$. In conclusion, this frame price is 16.64% higher than the price of the average Aero frame.
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
AR1 Frame Kit has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.