Felts

[Meg McKilty]

So, I tried to search the area for oponions on Felt Cycles, but mostly it came up with people talking about how they feel (on seats, with gloves, different feelings of all sorts).

How many people have ridden Felts or have one and enjoy them? Pros and cons? I am looking to purchase a new bike by the end of the year, and I have fallen in love with Felts after seeing liza's Felt she converted to the PinkVeloMachine. I am road ride mostly for now, but I also run and hope to take up swimming (locating a pool right now) for more serious tri-training.
Thanks!

[7rider]

My commuter is a Felt SR-81, a flatbar road bike (okay - not exactly a tri-bike but it's a Felt). It's aluminum with a carbon fork and is based on their standard road frame geometry. I love it. It's very zippy and has a nice, lively feel to it. Compliant, comfortable, yet not a wet noodle. When I got it (in 2005) I was very impressed with the component specs vs. price point of the Felt line. Not many folks know of Felts, and it's a pity, I think. My LBS stopped carrying them after the '06 line.

[Lifesgreat]

I have a 2005 Felt F80 and love him (his name is Fatty Lumpkin-from the Lord of the Rings ) He is charcoal grey and bright yellow with bright yellow bar tape and a bumble bee under-saddle bag. It is a very comfortable bike. The components are Tiagra and 105, which is just fine with my riding skills and commitment right now. He came with a much beloved Granny Gear too. I thought it was a good bike for the money and I haven't been disappointed.

[newfsmith]

I've used my "Honeybee" for commuting, training, and riding the PMC. It has proved to be a tough little bike that can handle the worst of my crashes. It is quick, but still handles smoothly. I've been quite happy with her. The 105 group seems just fine. The only major change I made was to replace the OEM saddle with a Terry. I have 2800 miles on her.

[Alex]

I have a 2006 Felt F3C that I purchased at the end of last year. I test rode bikes from Orbea, Scott, Specialized, and probably some others I can't remember right now. I love my Felt. It's got a lot of Dura-Ace and it has a compact crank, which is perfect for all the hills in my area. I did replace the seat. Also, the reviews on the F3C said that the no-name brakes were not great and I have to agree. I just swapped out the original brakes with a set of Dura-Ace that I got for a great price at Lickbike. The difference is amazing. I feel more comfortable on the downhills knowing that I can stop!

I see lots of Felts at triathlons. (My DH is the triathlete in the family, so I have lots of time to check out what the other competitors are riding.) Lots of Cervelos, too. (That's what DH rides.)

Alex

[im4smiley]

I have a felt F75 and I have been very happy with it...I have had it for a year and put 3500 miles on it last year....but...it is the only road bike I have ever had so I can't really compare to other bikes.....I did change the saddle from the one in the picture. http://www.feltracing.com/06/06_bikes/f75/

Lots of people in my area have felts and are happy with them.