Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
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 UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm with Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical or electronic cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Variable Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific ControlTaper carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown, and blades, flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100mm thru axle
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 11-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano RS505 11-speed with Felt Elite sealed derailleur cable and housing
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed, 11-32T
Crank
FSA Gossamer Pro ABS 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, sealed cartridge bearing, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rear Hub
Felt Variable Road RSL3, sealed cartridge bearing, 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 Rubino Pro G+, folding, 700 x 28c
Brakes
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 PAS
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 | 1.49 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 580 mm | 583 mm | 595 mm | 608 mm | 620 mm | 635 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 61 mm | 57 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 535 mm | 551 mm | 572 mm | 591 mm | 610 mm | 629 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 365 mm | 375 mm | 382 mm | 388 mm | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 506 mm | 521 mm | 541 mm | 559 mm | 576 mm | 591 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 | 408 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 mm | 985 mm | 996 mm | 1009 mm | 1023 mm | 1038 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 683 mm | 704 mm | 733 mm | 753 mm | 773 mm | 801 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
VR5 completes the Felt Vr5 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.
Endurance bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Endurance bike is 2346$. However, even though the average price of an Endurance bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2599$. In conclusion, this bike price is 10.78% higher than the price of the average Endurance bike.
Endurance bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Endurance bike is 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
VR5 weighs 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In short, the average Endurance bike weight is 8.54% lower than this one.
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.
Overview of components
Fork material
VR5 has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the VR5 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 VR5 comes with 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
There are 6 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 152 cm – 196 cm (4.99 ft – 6.43 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.