Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Aero Road UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, BB30, carbon fiber dropouts, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal cable routing (electronic compatible)
Suspension Fork
Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, AeroTaper 1.125" - 1.25" carbon fiber steer tube w/ integrated crown race, crown, blades & dropouts
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra short cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 12-25T
Crank
Shimano Ultegra 48cm = 165mm 51cm = 170mm 54 - 56cm = 172.5mm 58 - 61cm = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30 w/ 24mm spindle reducers
Chain
Shimano 11-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano RS31
Rear Hub
Shimano RS31, 11-speed
Rims
Shimano RS31
Spokes
Shimano RS31
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick, 700 x 23c
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra dual pivot caliper Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra direct mount
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI
Cockpit
Stem
3T ARX II +/-5° rise, Ø31.8mm 48 - 51cm = 90mm 54 - 56cm = 100mm 58cm = 110mm 61cm = 120mm
Handlebar
3T Tornova, 83mm reach, 139mm drop, Ø31.8mm 48 - 51cm = 400mm 54 - 56cm = 420mm 58 - 61cm = 440mm
Grips
Felt Gel Tape
Headset
FSA No. 38 integrated, 1.125" - 1.25" sealed cartridge bearing w/ Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), 1x 10mm + 2 x 5mm PC headset spacers, Felt compression device, top cap & aluminum bolt
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Zero II Ti2.0
Seatpost
Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Road flip position UHC carbon fiber w/ 3T DiffLock™ Comfort Module internals, 350mm length
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 |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
AR3 belongs to the Felt Ar3 model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Aero bike is 4211$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Aero bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2015, its price was 3499$. Comparing the average cost of an Aero bike to this one, you will see that AR3 price is 20.35% smaller.
Average weight for Aero bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of an Aero bike, we get 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.
Weighing 8.27 kg (18.23 lbs), the AR3 model is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 12.67% heavier than the average Aero bike.
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.
AR3 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the AR3 model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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, they have problems in wet conditions.