Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
47cm
152cm - 168cm
51cm
166cm - 174cm
54cm
172cm - 180cm
56cm
177cm - 186cm
58cm
183cm - 192cm
61cm
187cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Variable Road Disc FLite custom butted aluminum, hydroform smooth welded construction, BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm with Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Variable Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific ControlTaper carbon fiber steerer tube, crown, and blades with flat mount disc standard and 12 x 100mm thru axle
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 11-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 clamp-on, Ø34.9mm
Shift Levers
Shimano RS505 11-speed with Felt Elite sealed derailleur cable and housing
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 11-32T
Crank
FSA Omega Adventure BB386 EVO, 48/32T, 43 - 47cm: 165mm -- 51cm: 170mm --- 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm --- 58 - 61cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB386 with 30mm bearings
Chain
Shimano 11-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt Variable Road RSL3 Disc, sealed cartridge bearing, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rear Hub
Felt Variable Road RSL3, 11-speed, 12 x 142mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rims
Felt Variable Road VR19, tubeless ready, 19mm inner width, 23mm depth
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Folding, 700 x 28c
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Shimano RS505 hydraulic disc with 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano RS505 hydraulic disc with 140mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano RS505, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Felt VR OS SuperLite, ±6° rise, Ø35mm, 43cm: 60mm --- 47 : 80mm --- 51cm: 90mm --- 54 - 56cm: 100mm --- 58cm: 110mm --- 61cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Felt VR OS SuperLite Road VariableShape, short 65mm reach, 125mm drop, Ø35mm, 43cm: 380mm --- 47cm: 400mm --- 51cm: 420mm --- 54cm: 440mm --- 56 - 61cm: 460mm
Grips
Felt VelvetGel tape with 3M reflective base with reflective Felt Bubble-Tech F-Wing bar end plugs
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 - 61cm: No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa Space
Seatpost
Felt VR UHC Performance carbon fiber, Ø27.2mm x 330mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 47cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.59 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 262 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm |
| Front Center | 580 mm | 584 mm | 595 mm | 608 mm | 620 mm | 635 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 59 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 54 mm | 56 mm |
| Stack | 537 mm | 553 mm | 574 mm | 593 mm | 612 mm | 631 mm |
| Reach | 358 mm | 365 mm | 375 mm | 382 mm | 387 mm | 397 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.7 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.3 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm | 205 mm | 225 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 411 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980 mm | 986 mm | 997 mm | 1010 mm | 1022 mm | 1037 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 685 mm | 705 mm | 733 mm | 753 mm | 772 mm | 799 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 166 cm | 172 cm | 177 cm | 183 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 168 cm | 174 cm | 180 cm | 186 cm | 192 cm | 196 cm |
About this model
VR30 belongs to the Felt Vr30 model. Felt launched 3 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Endurance bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Endurance bike is 2346$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Endurance bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2018, its price was 1799$. If we compare this with the average Endurance bike cost we notice that the price is 30.41% lower.
Average weight for Endurance bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Endurance bike is 8.2 kg (18.08 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.
Felt VR30 it’s weighing 9.64 kg (21.25 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Endurance bike weighs 17.56% less than VR30.
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 bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Felt VR30 2018, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Felt VR30 bike has 6 sizes, in the range of 152 cm – 196 cm (4.99 ft – 6.43 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.