Felt IA1 w/ SRAM RED eTAP 2017
2017 Road
Estimate price |
10,999$
Weight | 8.93 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset RED eTAP -
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 Advanced carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, BB30 and carbon horizontal dropouts with integrated dropout adjusters, fully integrated proprietary braking system, mechanical (internal) or electronic (internal) cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Dagger UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, 1.125" carbon fiber steer, with carbon fiber brake covers, blades, dropouts, and crown; fully integrated proprietary braking system
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM RED eTap
Front Derailleur
SRAM RED eTap
Shift Levers
SRAM RED eTap Blips (Basebar and Exension)
Cassette
SRAM XG 1190, 11-26T
Crank
SRAM RED 48 - 51cm = 165mm 54 - 56cm = 170mm 58cm = 172.5mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM BB30
Chain
SRAM Red 22
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Zipp 77
Rear Hub
Zipp 177, 11s
Rims
Zipp 404 Firecrest carbon fiber
Spokes
Sapim® CX Sprint
Tires
Felt Aero TTR2, 700c x 23c
Brakes
Brakes
Front: SRAM RED, Rear: TRP 850-1 direct mount
Brake Levers
SRAM RED eTap
Cockpit
Stem
Felt Dagger
Handlebar
Felt Dagger UHC Ultimate + Nano base bar with Felt ƒ-Bend carbon fiber 3-position extensions
Grips
Felt SuperGel Tape and Dimpled Gel Pads
Headset
FSA TH-873-CB Integrated, 1.125" sealed ceramic ACB cartridge bearings with Felt compression device
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Zero II TiRox
Seatpost
Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Road flip position UHC + TeXtreme carbon fiber with 3T DiffLock™ Comfort Module internals. 48 - 51cm = 280mm length 54 - 61cm = 350mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.25 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.28 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 | 61 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Stack | 467 mm | 495 mm | 514 mm | 538 mm | 563 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 383 mm | 399 mm | 420 mm | 441 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 |
Model Overview
IA1 w/ SRAM RED eTAP is a Felt Ia1 model. There are 3 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Triathlon bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Triathlon bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4177$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Triathlon bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 10999$. If we compare this with the average Triathlon bike cost we notice that the price is 163.32% more expensive.
Triathlon bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Triathlon bike is 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
slightly heavier than average, IA1 w/ SRAM RED eTAP has a weight of 8.93 kg (19.69 lbs). In other words, this model is 0.34% heavier than the average Triathlon bike.
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
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
When leaving the production line, the IA1 w/ SRAM RED eTAP model has 700c carbon wheels. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.