Thoughts on Felt Bikes??
03-18-10, 04:54 PM
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Depends on how flexible you are and how aggressive you want the bike to be fit. I don't think that the top tubes are unusually long, but the headtubes are short so unless you run massive drop you will have some spacers. My frame is a 58 and I am a hair over 6'2". I would say there's nothing odd about my proportions, and I don't consider myself very flexible.
03-18-10, 04:55 PM
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I Have been looking at the 2010 F3s. Might end up picking one up for my next bike. I have heard they make some really nice Tri bikes too.
03-18-10, 05:00 PM
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Depends on how flexible you are and how aggressive you want the bike to be fit. I don't think that the top tubes are unusually long, but the headtubes are short so unless you run massive drop you will have some spacers. My frame is a 58 and I am a hair over 6'2". I would say there's nothing odd about my proportions, and I don't consider myself very flexible.
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I have a F75 and love it. I have the Ultegra SL, and AR3/AR4 wheels as the shop used that particular frames parts on another build so I got all that for $2000 (USD).
03-18-10, 06:03 PM
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This is my F1 size 58cm, I'm 6'2". If you're getting a Z series, a 58 would probably be the right choice. If you're looking at the F series, you may want to consider a 60cm, unless you like lots of drop. This is my 3rd Felt, and I'm sure there will be more, and like it was mentioned above, customer service is top notch.
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03-18-10, 06:43 PM
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most likely going to pick up the 58 cm z25. excited to take it for a spin. should i go for look pedals? they seem pretty popular. also any input on footwear? i have size 13 wide flat feet. any suggestions?
03-18-10, 07:18 PM
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I really really like my z85! Enough said lol.. I can't say that I've had much experience with other frames and brands, however I don't have any complaints with my bike. I had to swap out the alex wheels for some handbuild DT swiss wheels, but that was my own preference (spoke breakage) but overall its a great bike!
03-18-10, 10:20 PM
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Just ordered a Felt AR4 the other day, 58 cm, and I am 6'2". Still, try it out first if you can. Felt gives incredible value on their components.
03-18-10, 10:29 PM
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Posting a Z-series pic.
I'm 5' 11" with longish legs, and the 56 fits me great. I love the understated paint job. I've been surprised by the comments it gets.
I'm 5' 11" with longish legs, and the 56 fits me great. I love the understated paint job. I've been surprised by the comments it gets.
03-18-10, 11:50 PM
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I have been to the corporate office and looked at the bikes they have on display. They look good to me and since they give you a lot for the money, I see no reason not to consider buying one if you are in the market for a new bike.
03-19-10, 04:06 AM
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I managed to break my F55's left chainstay last year after 4 years of heavy riding. I'd been hearing a faint creaking noise on a ride, and it got much worse when I was descending down a 40-mph left turn ahead of some 55-mph traffic. I was pretty shocked (and relieved) when I got home and noticed this: )
The good news is, there's nothing wrong with your derailleur or shifter. haha
And when I called about possibly getting a discount on a replacement frame, the Felt guy started giving me a bunch of guff. (And by "guff" I mean that he told me to simply return it to my LBS and they'd replace it for free!-haha.)
It was completely unexpected. I figured after four years of carting my 180-195lb butt over some nasty roads, any warranty was expired. Felt apparently learned from this, because the replacement frame came with slightly stouter chainstays which were rectangular rather than oval.
I ride a 63cm frame and compared with my other bikes, it's so comfy, but stiff when I'm mashing uphills.
About my only possibly legitimate beef is the asphalt-camouflage (aka flat black) paint. It doesn't exactly turn heads, but I still love it, love it!
The good news is, there's nothing wrong with your derailleur or shifter. haha
And when I called about possibly getting a discount on a replacement frame, the Felt guy started giving me a bunch of guff. (And by "guff" I mean that he told me to simply return it to my LBS and they'd replace it for free!-haha.)
It was completely unexpected. I figured after four years of carting my 180-195lb butt over some nasty roads, any warranty was expired. Felt apparently learned from this, because the replacement frame came with slightly stouter chainstays which were rectangular rather than oval.
I ride a 63cm frame and compared with my other bikes, it's so comfy, but stiff when I'm mashing uphills.
About my only possibly legitimate beef is the asphalt-camouflage (aka flat black) paint. It doesn't exactly turn heads, but I still love it, love it!
03-19-10, 08:46 AM
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Speedplays! Lake makes a mega wide shoe as well. The Sidi's I had didn't last 9K miles so for the money, I wasn't impressed with their longevity.
Good luck on your purchase.
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03-19-10, 11:14 AM
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This is my F1 size 58cm, I'm 6'2". If you're getting a Z series, a 58 would probably be the right choice. If you're looking at the F series, you may want to consider a 60cm, unless you like lots of drop. This is my 3rd Felt, and I'm sure there will be more, and like it was mentioned above, customer service is top notch.
03-19-10, 07:42 PM
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thanks for all the help guys, just picked up the bike looks awesome stoked to go for first ride... but they didn't have any shoes in my size so i can't! how ridiculous well i'll be going soon enough. got the speedplays as well looks sick.
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https://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2239
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03-20-10, 01:54 PM
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not a good picture from my cell phone, however i bought this felt zc about 5 weeks ago and it is probably one of the nicest riding bikes i have ever had.. usually I use or buy D/A/ but i got a great deal on the ultegra 6700. personally top notch on shifting and percision. 2 changes were removing the ti eriksen seat post I had and buying an Easton C 90 and a san marco aspide white saddle as the drop bars are white and the spokes on the bontrager lite are white..all an all really outstanding ride and i am really enjoying it
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03-20-10, 05:17 PM
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Love mine, just over a year old and just over 7100 miles and not one problem, except the usual maintenance.
03-20-10, 06:07 PM
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EDIT: I think you meant that Felt makes some nice TT/Tri specific bikes, my bad.
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