Please note that some links on this website are affiliate links. We may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click through our links and make a purchase from one of our partners. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
Felt
I’m selling my road bike so I can buy some carbon wheels,
Heres a write up I found, the full spec is below this. I can ship this to anywhere in the UK for around £100 would rather someone collect, but I would be reluctant to ship it overseas.
Frame
The frame is striking to look at. With its unique design approach it certainly stands out, whether on the shop floor or in the peloton. The frame is finished in nude carbon with bold white decals. But it’s under the lacquer that the really interesting stuff is occurring.
The F4 – and all the F series frames – are built using Felt’s Modular Monocoque Method. Simply, it means that Felt moulds the front triangle, seat stays and chainstays separately as ‘monocoques’, then bonds these three parts together. Additional layers of carbon are applied to the joins, such as in high stress areas as the head and downtube junction.
This approach allows Felt complete control over the optimising of each frame section. Another upshot is that the carbon lay-up, tube diameters and wall thicknesses can be tailored for each of the six sizes available (from 50cm to 60cm), meaning each frame is optimised for its size and likely rider build.
To ensure incredible stiffness, Felt have included a carbon fibre ‘rib’, extending from the chainstays and wrappring around the bottom bracket shell, beefing up this area. Further stiffening of the bottom bracket area is helped with the seat tube swooping backwards to meet the box section chain stays way behind the bottom bracket.
The traditional horizontal top tube flares up at the seat tube junction, providing a large contact area, and the monostay seat stays meet the seat tube a good few inches below the top tube – giving the frames their signature identity.
3D cold-forged dropouts are used to keep the weight down and avoid any loss of stiffness at this vital junction. Felt also design their own fork, which is an all carbon affair that matches the frame. All the F series frames get the same semi-compact race geometry, with short head tubes (140mm on the 56cm model) keeping the front end low.
Components
Felt choose to fit different length cranks and handlebar widths depending on the size of bike, which is a nice touch. ( I have upgraded the bike with – FSA Carbon bars, FSA carbon stem, carbon Fizik saddle and Mavic R-Sys carbon spoked wheels)
Ride
Expectation was divided before the inaugural test ride, but the bike impressed immediately. Felt make no bones about this bike’s race intentions, so it was no surprise to discover the bike was fast, sprightly, stiff, quick handling and responsive. Breakneck speeds are easily obtainable from the frame, which displays very little twist or deflection, and when at race speed the bike settles down into a rock solid groove, providing the perfect platform from which to launch winning attacks.
Spec
FRAME SIZE =54cm
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction
Monocoque
Frame Tubing Material
FELT Ultra-High Modulus Carbon Fiber
Fork Brand & Model
FELT 1.3 High Modulus Carbon
Fork Material
Carbon fiber/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown
Components
Component Group
Shimano Ultegra SL
Brakeset
Shimano Super SLR Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra Flight Deck
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra SL STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL SS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II Compact, 34/50 teeth
Pedals
Not included
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
BB Shell Width
Unspecified
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 11 – 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano 10 Speed
Seatpost
FELT 1.1 Carbon Monocoque, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle
Fizik carbon with carbon braided rails
Handlebar
FSA K-Force carbon monocoque with concealed cables
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Handlebar Stem
FSA 3D OS 99 Forged and CNC-machined with titanium bolts
Headset
1 1/8″ Cane Creek
Wheels
Hubs
Mavic SSC
Rims
Mavic R-Sys
Tires
700 x 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Spoke Brand
Mavic Carbon
Plus 2 x grammo carbon bottle cages
My overshoes have left some marks on one crank, but this is the only mark.
This can be collected in person, Paypal, cash or bank transfer is accepted.
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction
Monocoque
Frame Tubing Material
FELT Ultra-High Modulus Carbon Fiber
Fork Brand & Model
FELT 1.3 High Modulus Carbon
Fork Material
Carbon fiber/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown
Components
Component Group
Shimano Ultegra SL
Brakeset
Shimano Super SLR Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra Flight Deck
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra SL STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL SS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II, 39/53 teeth
Pedals
Not included
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
BB Shell Width
Unspecified
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 11 – 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano 10 Speed
Seatpost
FELT 1.1 Carbon Monocoque, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle
Fizik carbon with carbon braided rails
Handlebar
FSA K-Force carbon monocoque with concealed cables
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Handlebar Stem
FSA 3D OS 99 Forged and CNC-machined with titanium bolts
Headset
1 1/8″ Cane Creek
Wheels
Hubs
Mavic SSC
Rims
Mavic R-Sys
Tires
700 x 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Spoke Brand
Mavic Carbon
I have just weighed the bike with the pedals and k edge mount 7.6kg very light bike
Current Price: £450.00
This Felt F4 Road Race Carbon Bike Good Condition Carbon Spoke Wheels Mavic R Sys may be available on ebay