Cyclocross - Purchased 2008 Felt F1X (pics)

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synergy
09-22-07, 11:24 AM
Picked up a new 2008 Felt F1X today. I LOVE IT. Paid $1460.00, purchased from Sunshine Bike Shop (http://www.sunshinebike.com/bikes.htm)

UPDATE: Kendra CX tires suck on pavement, so I changed the rubber to Continental Contact.

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lethal.lefty
09-22-07, 11:52 AM
I don't know a whole lot about bikes yet, seeing as how I'm new to the cycling scene, but that is a gorgeous bike most definately.
flargle
09-22-07, 09:48 PM
How humongous are you?

At first blush, it looks like that frame is undersized.

sfcrossrider
09-23-07, 10:01 AM
Nice bike. Most f1s I see at races show a lot of post.
synergy
09-23-07, 03:15 PM
5'11" 225 with 32" inseam. Although it is how the LBS fit me, I ended up lowering the post by 3 slots. I also swapped the seat since the stock seat was hard as a rock.

Tomorrow I'm swapping out the CX tires for street tires. The stock tires have no sharp-turn grip on dry pavement. I nearly wrecked at the end of my driveway when the front tire started to slip out from under me. Looking at Michelin Transworld City as a replacement. I still haven't decided if I like the chainring setup yet. Bike will be used for fitness and commuting.
Psydotek
09-24-07, 08:07 AM
Picked up a new 2008 Felt F1X yesterday. LOVE IT.

I hate you. :p

That bike is hot! :D
synergy
09-24-07, 05:45 PM
bump for updated photos with new street tires.
COWBOYCRAMER
09-25-07, 08:42 AM
Just ordered mine last Friday! Can't wait for it to come in (hopefully today?)!
Glynis27
09-25-07, 10:00 AM
I have an '07 and love it. Wonderful bike, but yea, that stock seat is pretty horrible.

Is that the stem that came on yours stock?
synergy
09-25-07, 04:14 PM
Nope, the adjustable stem was put on by my LBS for comfort, the handle bars were too far down for my tastes.
3dw
09-25-07, 04:57 PM
How do you like that iPod player? Is the sound quality any good?
ilmooz
09-25-07, 07:41 PM
Very sharp bike. Good pick for the tire upgrade.
darksmaster923
09-25-07, 09:15 PM
wow. cool bike. can i have plz??????? :P
doubleminus
09-25-07, 10:33 PM
What size frame is it?
synergy
09-26-07, 10:56 PM
How do you like that iPod player? Is the sound quality any good?

I dig it. Not bad considering the size. Read my review of it here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=345802


What size frame is it?

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jbucky1
10-03-07, 11:17 PM
nice bike. for sure
stem / seat post... guess you like the comfort cruiser set up :)
most f1x show a lot of seatpost, doesn't look too big for you. I have a 57 with a ton of seatpost!
biffstephens
10-03-07, 11:19 PM
great bike.....great price...
deanathin
10-23-07, 06:51 AM
those are hot i got one lookie here
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there our team bikes and i only payed $700 for it. and if you look closely enough the chain is hanging limp thats because the dérailleur was defective and broke in a race