Felt FR5 DISC 2019
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 105, Praxis
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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 Race Road UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, external mechanical or internal electronic cable routing Shock:
Suspension Fork
Felt Fit Woman Race Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific ControlTaper carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown, blades and dropouts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000 11-speed short cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000 braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 ST-R7020, 11-speed, 43 - 47cm: Shimano 105 ST-R7025 Short-reach
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 11-30T
Crank
Praxis Works Alba, 52/36T, 43 - 47cm: 165mm 51cm: 170mm, 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm, 58 - 61cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Praxis Works M30 386EVO
Chain
KMC X-11 EPT, 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Devox RSL3D, sealed cartridge bearing, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rear Hub
Devox RSL3D, sealed cartridge bearing, 11-speed, 12 x 142mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rims
Devox Road RSL1.9, tubeless compatible 19mm inner width, 23mm depth
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Rubino IV G+ folding, 700 x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 BR-R7070 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 ST-R7025, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Devox, ±6° rise, Ø31.8mm, 43cm: 70mm, 47cm: 80mm, 51cm: 90mm, 54 - 56cm: 100mm, 58cm: 110mm, 61cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Devox Ergonomic Road Design, short 65mm reach, 125mm drop, Ø31.8mm, 43 - 47cm: 380mm, 51cm: 400mm, 54 - 56cm: 420mm, 58 - 61cm: 440mm
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), Felt top cap, 43 - 47cm: IS-21, 1.125", 51 - 54cm: No.382, 1.125 - 1.25", 56 - 61cm: No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa RS
Seatpost
Devox UHC Performance carbon fiber with microadjust head, 43 - 51cm: Ø27.2mm x 294mm length, 54 - 61cm: Ø27.2mm x 344mm length
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 43cm | 47cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
FR5 DISC belongs to the Felt Fr5 model. Felt released 4 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Fr5 bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Felt FR5 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2099$. Felt FR5 DISC 2019 on the other hand costs 2649$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Race bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Felt FR5 DISC price was 2649$. In conclusion, this bike price is 26.46% smaller than the price of the average Race bike.
Average weight for Race bikes
Race bikes have an average weight of 6.82 kg (15.04 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 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs), the FR5 DISC model is much heavier than average. In short, the average Race bike weight is 21.7% 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.
FR5 DISC components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, 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
When it comes to wheels, the FR5 DISC bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt FR5 DISC is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
