Felt IA FRD 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
14,999$
Weight | 8.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Dura-Ace Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Integrated Aero Tri UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, BB30 bottom bracket shell, horizontal dropouts with integrated dropout adjusters, fully integrated proprietary braking system, internal mechanical or electronic cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Dagger UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, 1.125" carbon fiber steerer, brake covers, blades, dropouts, and crown; fully integrated proprietary braking system
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 TT/Tri 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28T
Crank
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 52/36T, 48 -51cm: 165mm --- 54 -56cm: 170mm --- 58cm: 172.5mm
Bottom Bracket
CeramicSpeed BB30 with 24mm bearings
Chain
Shimano Dura-Ace,11-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Zipp Cognition, 100mm QR
Rear Hub
Zipp Cognition, 11-speed, 130mm QR
Rims
Zipp 404 NSW carbon
Spokes
CX-Ray - Black
Tires
Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II folding, 700 x 23c
Brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace R9160 TT/Tri
Cockpit
Stem
Felt Dagger
Handlebar
Felt Dagger UHC Ultimate + Nano base bar with Felt ƒ-Bend carbon fiber 3-position extensions
Grips
Felt VelvetGel tape and dimpled gel pads with Felt bar end plugs
Headset
FSA TH-873-CB integrated, 1.125" sealed ceramic ACB cartridge bearings with Felt compression device
Seat
Saddle
ISM PS1.0 Ti
Seatpost
Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Tri UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber with 3T DiffLock Comfort Module internals, 300mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.27 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm |
| Front Center | 572 mm | 589 mm | 602 mm | 630 mm | 659 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 60 mm | 60 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 61 mm |
| Stack | 472 mm | 499 mm | 516 mm | 540 mm | 566 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 381 mm | 398 mm | 419 mm | 439 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 462 mm | 480 mm | 504 mm | 535 mm | 567 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 79.5 ° | 79 ° | 78.5 ° | 78 ° | 77.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 496 mm | 525 mm | 546 mm | 571 mm | 598 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 67.5 mm | 96 mm | 111 mm | 136 mm | 163 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 955 mm | 972 mm | 985 mm | 1014 mm | 1043 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 738 mm | 770 mm | 784 mm | 813 mm | 834 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
IA FRD is part of the Felt Ia model. 58 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Ia bikes models from 2018, here.
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.
Triathlon bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Triathlon bike is 4177$. However, you could also get a good Triathlon bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 14999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 259.09% higher than the price of the average Triathlon bike.
Triathlon bikes average weight
Triathlon bikes have an average weight of 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs), the IA FRD model is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 8.54% lighter than the average Triathlon bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
IA FRD components
Fork material
IA FRD 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
As for the wheels, Felt IA FRD 2018, has a 700c carbon model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The IA FRD comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.