Felt Bikes
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I have a Felt s-32 Tri bike. I love it. Everyone I have met who owns a Felt has raved about the value you get for the money. Its a lot of Bang for the Buck. It's my first "real" bike, and It's a BIG improvement over my old Diamondback. I'm actually considering buying a regular road race bike from Felt also.
I test rode a few and the only reason I didn't one was because another shop had a better end of season deal on a Jamis. The felts are sweet.
I just bought a 2002 Felt F-75 and I LOVE it! It handles beautifully and has great components (Shimano 105, Mavic rims, Continental tires, etc.)
You can check out their site at www.feltracing.com for specs and photos.
You can check out their site at www.feltracing.com for specs and photos.
When I was shopping for a bike, I went to the bike shop that was highly recommended in my area. I talked to the owner and looked at all of the brands available. He had Felts in stock, but for the money, the TREK 1500 had better components and was a better value. I guess it just depends on what you want to do with it!
Hi There,
I've been shopping for a road Bike for a couple of months now and have ridden everything from an $1895 Cannondale to the 2003 Felt F85 I just bought for only $460 at supergo....
As you probably know, the F85 is Felt's entry level, it comes with Tiagra (My wife calls it "Viagra")...and one thing I love about Felts is the color co-ordination, it looks really cool in Red with red stripey Tires...in fact it promises to make this novice look like he knows what he's doin.....
Also, without doing it on purpose, I'm supporting a local Business, Felt are located in Lake Forest, CA, which is just up the road from me....
If you're looking for a really nice Bike, add Felt to your shopping list, it looks like they have a Bike to fit most Budgets and riding needs...
I'll report more as time goes on, I'm going for my first ride on it tommorrow, 30 miles, so as soon as I can sit at the Pooter again I'll let you all know how it goes....
Oh, a quick question, I need to buy some Clipless Pedals for it, I already own a pair of Shimano SPD (obviously) compatible shoes...any suggestions?
Cheers then!!
I've been shopping for a road Bike for a couple of months now and have ridden everything from an $1895 Cannondale to the 2003 Felt F85 I just bought for only $460 at supergo....
As you probably know, the F85 is Felt's entry level, it comes with Tiagra (My wife calls it "Viagra")...and one thing I love about Felts is the color co-ordination, it looks really cool in Red with red stripey Tires...in fact it promises to make this novice look like he knows what he's doin.....
Also, without doing it on purpose, I'm supporting a local Business, Felt are located in Lake Forest, CA, which is just up the road from me....
If you're looking for a really nice Bike, add Felt to your shopping list, it looks like they have a Bike to fit most Budgets and riding needs...
I'll report more as time goes on, I'm going for my first ride on it tommorrow, 30 miles, so as soon as I can sit at the Pooter again I'll let you all know how it goes....
Oh, a quick question, I need to buy some Clipless Pedals for it, I already own a pair of Shimano SPD (obviously) compatible shoes...any suggestions?
Cheers then!!
============================================================shokhead1 said:
There is a Felt F80 & F90 too - so he may have been comparing the 1500 with one of those.
I've got two Felts. I got a 58cm Felt F80 frame/fork and built it up with a mix of Shimano 105/Ultegra double etc. It ended up as an inexpensive bike that will take the hard days training and last.
I really like it - so much so that I've bought another F80 frame. It's an 06 with a semi sloping(I'd rather just have a standard frame shape) top tube. It's a 60cm - more my size.
Best part - the cool bright yellow colour - matches my Fausto Coppi race bike .
I've gotten hold of an accident damaged Avanti with full 9 speed Ultegra which I'm transfering on to the Felt.
I need to have the Mavic Cosmic rear wheel re rimmed first - it's very bent!!
It should end up as a good handling, comfortable and inexpensive 2nd training bike - this can be my good weather, daytime only training bike
I really like it - so much so that I've bought another F80 frame. It's an 06 with a semi sloping(I'd rather just have a standard frame shape) top tube. It's a 60cm - more my size.
Best part - the cool bright yellow colour - matches my Fausto Coppi race bike
. I've gotten hold of an accident damaged Avanti with full 9 speed Ultegra which I'm transfering on to the Felt.
I need to have the Mavic Cosmic rear wheel re rimmed first - it's very bent!!
It should end up as a good handling, comfortable and inexpensive 2nd training bike - this can be my good weather, daytime only training bike
