Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset RED, SRAM -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Aero Road UHM Ultra-High Modulus Modular Monocoque carbon fiber frame with 3KP finish; internal cable routing, carbon fiber dropouts & replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt 1.2A Bladed Aero UHM Ultra-High Modulus carbon fiber, 100% carbon fiber monocoque fork with carbon dropouts
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM RED short cage w/ ceramic bearing pulleys
Front Derailleur
SRAM Red braze-on, double
Shift Levers
SRAM Red Double Tap, 20 speed
Cassette
SRAM OG-1070 Cassette, 11-25T
Crank
SRAM S900 Carbon, 53/39T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5mm, 58cm-61cm=175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP Team External 68mm
Chain
SRAM 10 speed w/ PowerLock
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt AeroR1 Sealed Bearing CNC Machined 7075 Aluminum 20H w/ Cr-Mo Quick Release Skewer
Rear Hub
Felt AeroR1 Sealed Bearing CNC Machined 7075 Aluminum 24H w/ Cr-Mo Quick Release Skewer
Rims
Felt AeroR2 700c 28mm Deep Aluminum w/ CNC Machined Braking Surface, 20H Front/24H Rear
Spokes
DT Aero Bladed w/ Aluminum Nipples
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro Folding, 700c x 23c, 150tpi
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes
Brake Levers
SRAM RED
Cockpit
Stem
Felt 1.1 2014 Aluminum 3D Forged Ø31.8mm w/ +/-8° Rise, 51cm=80mm, 54cm=90mm, 56cm=100mm, 58cm=110mm, 61cm=110mm
Handlebar
Felt 1.3 2014 Triple Butted Aluminum w/ Aerodynamic Wing Top Section, w/ Ergonomic Drop, Ø31.8mm, 51cm=400mm, 54cm-56cm=420mm, 58cm-61cm=440mm
Grips
Felt Gel Ribbon Cork Tape w/ Felt 3D Logo
Headset
FSA 1 1/8 Integrated w/ 20mm Cone & 2 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack
Seat
Saddle
Felt 1.2 Road Saddle w/ Carbon Injected Base, Embossed Cover & Hollow Cr-Mo Rails
Seatpost
Felt 1.1a UHM Carbon Fiber Standard Offset Bladed Monocoque Design x 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 578 mm | 581 mm | 584 mm | 589 mm | 620 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 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 | 121.6 mm | 141.6 mm | 161.6 mm | 181.6 mm | 201.6 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 |
Model Overview
AR3 is part of the Felt Ar3 model. 9 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
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.
Aero bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Aero bike is 4211$. However, you could also get a good Aero bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that AR3 price is 6.84% more expensive than the average cost of an 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). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
AR3 weighs 7.61 kg (16.78 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 3.68% heavier than the average weight of Aero bikes.
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.
Overview of components
Fork material
AR3 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
When it comes to wheels, the AR3 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt AR3 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.