Felt AR Advanced Ultegra 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Ultegra
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal electronic-specific cable routing, and high-frequency vibration reducing seat post insert.
Suspension Fork
Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, AeroTaper 1.125" - 1.25" carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown and blades. Flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100mm thru axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000 braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8020 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 11-30T
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T, 48cm: 165mm, 51cm: 170mm, 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm, 58 - 61cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Token BB386 with 24mm bearings
Chain
Shimano 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Reynolds Series 1, straight-pull design, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Center Lock
Rear Hub
Reynolds Series 1, straight-pull design, 4 pawl, 24T ratchet, 11-speed, 12 x 142mm thru axle, Center Lock
Rims
Reynolds AR58 DB Custom carbon, tubeless ready, 21mm inner width, 58mm depth
Spokes
Sapim Sprint bladed
Tires
Continental Grand Prix 5000 folding, 700 x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR8070 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8020, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
AR integrated carbon with internal cable and hose routing -6¡ rise, ¯31.8mm, 48 - 51cm: 90mm, 54 - 56cm: 100mm, 58cm: 110mm, 61cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Devox Carbon Aero, 80mm reach, 125mm drop, ¯31.8mm, 48 - 54cm: 400mm, 56 - 61cm: 420mm
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearings MR121 {870E-RS} Upper bearing and MR168 {970E-RS} lower bearing with integrated aero headset spacers and integrated top cover for use with non-integrated stem
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Dimension T4.0
Seatpost
Felt VariMount Aero Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber with high-frequency vibration reducing insert, integrated battery holder, 350mm length*, 0/20mm offset *Seatpost can be cut to length
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
AR Advanced Ultegra is part of the Felt Ar model. There are 41 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Ar bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt AR Advanced Ultegra 2020 has a starting price of 4999$. Felt AR Advanced Ultegra Di2 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 6499$.
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.
Average price for Aero bikes
If you want an acceptable Aero bike you should know that the average price is 4211$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Aero bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 18.71% more expensive than the price of the average Aero bike.
Average weight for Aero bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Aero bike is 7.34 kg (16.18 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs), the AR Advanced Ultegra model is considerably heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 13.08% heavier than the average weight of Aero bikes.
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
AR Advanced Ultegra has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The AR Advanced Ultegra 2020 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, 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 AR Advanced Ultegra has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
