Pezcyclingnews: Readers’ Rigs: Felt Ar Frd



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It’s time for Readers’ Rigs again, the column where everyday Pez fans send in photos and stories about their pride and joy. Today’s rig is a 2015 Felt AR FRD which comes to us from the beautiful state of Colorado.Name: Jim TaylorLocation: Colorado Springs, ColoradoAge: 61Bike: 2015 FELT AR FRDGroupset: Shimano Dura Ace Di2Wheels: Reynolds Attack / Michelin PRO4 Service Course tiresPedals: Speedplay Zero StainlessSaddle: Fizik Arione VSX K:IUMOther: Ritchey WCS Carbon EvoCurve bar, Ritchey WCS Carson Matrix 4AXIS stemWeight: 15.1 pounds (6.85 kg)When did you buy it? November 2014What made you choose this bike?I wanted to get an aero road frame this time around and after a few test rides on other brands, I knew the FELT AR was for me. I also own a 2009 FELT Z25 and after a couple of seasons on a BMC teammachine SLR01, getting another FELT seemed like going home. The bike is stiff and the handling precise, without feeling harsh or buzzy. I feel faster on this bike, as well. What modifications/additions have you done?I bought the frame and built it up as it is.What components are you running?Dura Ace Di2 11 speed with 172.5 cranks and 50/34 up front, 11/28 out back. How many miles/kilometers do you do a year?Last year, according to Strava, I logged 3212 miles (5169km). Im more proud of the 188,911 feet (57580 m) of climbing I put in. Living in Colorado, a lot of climbing is inevitable. Thats why I decided to go with the Reynolds...

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