Felt FR5W 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 Fit Woman Race Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB386 bottom bracket shell, carbon fiber dropouts, 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
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 WRSL1.9, 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
Handlebar
Devox Ergonomic SL Road Design, short 65mm reach, 125mm drop, Ø31.8mm, 43 - 47cm: 380mm, 51cm: 400mm, 54 - 56cm: 420mm
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", 56cm: No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa Space
Seatpost
Devox UHC Performance carbon fiber with microadjust head, 43 - 51cm: Ø27.2mm x 294mm length, 54 - 56cm: Ø27.2mm x 344mm length
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 43cm | 47cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
FR5W DISC is a Felt Fr5w model. Felt released 3 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Race bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, you could also get a good Race bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Felt released this model in 2019, its price was 2649$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that FR5W DISC price is 26.46% lower than the average cost of a Race bike.
Average weight for Race bikes
Race bikes weigh an average 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.
FR5W DISC weighs 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 20.23% heavier than the average Race bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
FR5W DISC components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
The FR5W DISC 2019 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 FR5W DISC 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.
