Felt FRAME IA1 DISC 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Suspension Rigid
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Integrated Aero Tri Disc UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, BSA threaded 68mm bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm with Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, horizontal 12mm thru-axle dropouts, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical or electronic cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Dagger UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, 1.125" carbon fiber steerer, brake covers, blades, dropouts, crown; fully integrated proprietary braking system
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 68mm, threaded
Cockpit
Stem
Felt Dagger Integrated
Handlebar
Devox Dagger UHC Ultimate + Nano base bar with Devox ƒ-Bend 3-position extensions
Headset
FSA IS integrated, 1.125" sealed ACB cartridge bearings with Felt compression device
Seat
Seatpost
Felt VariMount Aero Aero Tri UHC Advanced carbon fiber, 300mm length
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
FRAME IA1 DISC is a Felt Ia1 model. 3 frames 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.
Triathlon frames average price
If you want an acceptable Triathlon frame you should know that the average price is 3089$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Triathlon frame. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the frame and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This frame was released in 2019 and its price was 5249$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that FRAME IA1 DISC price is 69.93% higher than the average cost of a Triathlon frame.
Average weight for Triathlon frames
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Triathlon frame, we get 2.23 kg (4.92 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 4 kg (8.82 lbs), Felt frame is much heavier than average. In short, the average Triathlon frame weight is 79.37% lower than this one.
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
The fork on this frame is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
