Felt AR3 EPS 2014
2014 Road
Estimate price |
5,149$
Weight | 7.84 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Athena -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Aero Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, BB30, carbon fiber dropouts, 7075 CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, electronic-specific internal cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate carbon fiber monocoque construction, AeroTaper 1.125" - 1.25" carbon fiber steerer tube w/ integrated crown race, crown, blades & dropouts
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Athena EPS
Front Derailleur
Campagnolo Athena EPS braze-on
Shift Levers
Campagnolo Athena EPS
Cassette
Campagnolo Chorus, 12-27T
Crank
Campagnolo Athena Power-Torque 48cm = 165mm 51cm = 170mm 54 - 56cm = 172.5mm 58 - 61cm = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Power-Torque
Chain
KMC X11 11-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Campagnolo Scirocco 35
Rear Hub
Campagnolo Scirocco 35, 11-speed
Rims
Campagnolo Scirocco 35
Spokes
Campagnolo Scirocco 35
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick, 700 x 23c
Brakes
Brakes
F: Campagnolo aerodynamic center pull caliper; R: Felt Aero Road direct mount
Brake Levers
Campagnolo Athena EPS
Cockpit
Stem
3T ARX II, +/-6° 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 VelvetGel Tape
Headset
FSA No. 38 integrated, 1.125" - 1.25" sealed cartridge bearing w/ aluminum 16.5mm integrated brake hanger & barrel adjuster cone spacer, 2 x 10mm + 1 x 5mm PC headset spacers, Felt compression device, top cap & aluminum bolt
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Zero T2.0
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 EPS belongs to the Felt Ar3 model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Aero bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Aero bike is 4211$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Aero bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2014, its price was 5149$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that AR3 EPS price is 22.27% higher 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.
With a weight of 7.84 kg (17.28 lbs), Felt bike is a bit heavier than average. In short, the average Aero bike weight is 6.81% lower than this one.
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
AR3 EPS has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
The AR3 EPS 2014 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The AR3 EPS comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.