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01-10-07, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbud
I believe the company's owner Jim Felt made his name designing and selling medium priced multi-sport frames. About 5 years ago quite a few pro and elite triathletes were riding them. Not as much theses days but still a nice bike.
01-10-07, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
Unless you count Emma Snowsill and, potentially, Michellie Jones.
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01-10-07, 03:08 PM
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I used to have an 06 F55 frame with my components on it. The frame was pretty sub-par and run of the mill. There was nothing special about it and the welds were very sloppy. It rode fine, but again, nothing special, just a rebadged generic Tiwanese carbon/aluminum frame. I do like Felts higher end carbon offerings however. I think a Specialized or Cannondale would be your best bet. Cannondales are tremendous values, especially if your buying their lower end models. For around $1000 you can buy a bike with a top notch race frame, something other manufacturers cant give you.
01-10-07, 03:27 PM
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Im really smitten with my new 2006 F65. Havent had it for even a month but I looked at just about everything and went for this. From your OP it looks like you are cool with the idea of compact geometry but if you look at the normal felts like the F55, they are semi compact. For me, that was the clincher for this bike in terms of fit...and yeah, I shortened the stem from a 110 down to a 100 (54cm frame) like the other tour guy mentioned.
The black stays are is a gimmick? Sheesh. Good thing Felt isnt into racing stripes then, might be a class action suit against them for "looking" too fast.
The black stays are is a gimmick? Sheesh. Good thing Felt isnt into racing stripes then, might be a class action suit against them for "looking" too fast.
01-10-07, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbud
I believe the company's owner Jim Felt made his name designing and selling medium priced multi-sport frames. About 5 years ago quite a few pro and elite triathletes were riding them. Not as much theses days but still a nice bike.
01-26-07, 01:50 PM
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Update on Felt Warranty
Originally Posted by Tremor2k
My take. I bought a 05 F70 on special for $800 and rode it 2100 miles. I found a crack near the bottom bracket/chainstay so I took it to LBS for warranty. Felt says no problem and is sending a 2007 F55 frame and fork to match in same size 56cm to replace. Its only been a week and I have been waiting to place my final story but I love the bike, looks, etc. And so far the service on warranty has been great and I have read of a few others that had the same results.
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01-26-07, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wmelton
Similar story, my 05 F70 seat stay developed a crack just before New Years. Took it into my LBS, Felt said no problem. My 07 F55 frame arrives tomorrow however I wasn't told anything about a new fork. That would be a nice surprise. I put about 4500 miles on the old frame and am *very* happy. Since the F55 is the same frame as the F70, I assume I'll continue to enjoy the ride. I'm thinking about a TT bike and my short list is down to Felt and Cervelo. I'll probably end up with a new Felt because of my enjoyment so far, the previously mentioned value (higher components for the price, etc) and my experience with the company regarding the warranty.
Aside from the wheels, I've had no complaints with the bike and I'd have no problem recommending Felt friends or anyone else.
01-27-07, 12:14 AM
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Oh thank goodness
post pics of it at every chance so Im gonna spare everyone for once!
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