Let's see those Felts.

'05 F80 w/ Ksyrium Equipe wheels, 54cm.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8553/p10100511qc.jpg

Slightly modified F60

2004 Felt F80
54cm
Thompson Seat Post
Specialized Avatar Seat
Ultegra drivetrain with black 105 Shifters
Ultegra/Mavic Open Pro

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/stalter/MyFelt.jpg

58 cm, all stock except 100 mm Ritchey stem, tubes, cages, chain and Speedplays. Very smooth ride. I'm currently eyeing up the new F2C.

58 cm, all stock except 100 mm Ritchey stem, tubes, cages, chain and Speedplays. Very smooth ride. I'm currently eyeing up the new F2C.
New wheels too.

New wheels too.
You have the same ugly-ass cranks as I do. :mad:

You have the same ugly-ass cranks as I do. :mad:
True. But I have not broken them yet!

Those RPM cranks are made by FSA. They were ok but too flexy for me. The Ultegra was a smart choice. I am a pretty heavy guy 5'10" 205.

Those RPM cranks are made by FSA. They were ok but too flexy for me. The Ultegra was a smart choice. I am a pretty heavy guy 5'10" 205.
I was going to do that you did and buy a double Ultegra, but I didn't want to pay to change shifters as well...

She rides great and has held up beautifully so far (well, except for the tires, grrrr).

Here is mine! This is my first road bike and I picked it up last night. Felt F55 50cm.
http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26564ISnFC&i=268049 (http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26564ISnFC&i=268049)
and my Mountain Bike. Specialized Epic.
http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26564ISnFC&i=268050 (http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26564ISnFC&i=268050)

I'm about to drop some coin on a Felt F55, but I'm getting the Dura-Ace stuff removed and Campy Chorus thrown on.

Pics will be up when I get it.

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/data/roadbike/2/medium/24562003-11-06_1801.jpg

F75. Stock. Sorry about the camera-phone quality shot.

So, do I remove the reflectors and the plastic cassette guard?

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/data/roadbike/2/medium/24562003-11-06_1801.jpg

F75. Stock. Sorry about the camera-phone quality shot.

So, do I remove the reflectors and the plastic cassette guard?
Yeah, get rid of that stuff. Also, Felt frames have a "made in Taiwan" sticker. Take it off.

Did you get fitted? That saddle is really tilted...

here's my Felt.... :)

Did you get fitted? That saddle is really tilted...

No, I haven't. I didn't even notice the tilt until you said it :eek:
I've only ridden it for about 20 minutes since I took it home and I'm not really sure how a road bike is supposed to feel. I've been riding a 5" trail bike for the last couple of years. I'll try some different saddle positions until I can get it fitted correctly.

here's my Felt.... :)
Nerd.

Nerd.

cruisers rule dood. :cool:

cruisers rule dood. :cool:
That saddle looks like a San Marco Regal.

This is my F2C. Ordered it back in December and took delivery in February. Was off the bike sick for 3 weeks and just as I started getting better I threw my back out for another 2 weeks. Off the bike a total of 5 weeks. I have about 3-4 shorter rides on the bike....about 30 miles each which I spent a lot of time trying to get the fit dialed in. I had to replace the bar and stem right away as they were the wrong size for me (If you want them, the bar and stem are on Ebay right now). Replaced with Ritchie WCS. Tires for racing will be yellow Pro Race 2's. Did the Icycle (metric) Century this past weekend (66miles), we averaged 19.2mpg. Bike felt great and I was more refreshed at the end than I have ever been in the past doing this ride (and this includes being off the bick for so much time). Over all a great bike and the more I get to ride the better I think it will get. I wish I could afford some Zipps as this bike would just fly with a set.
The Cannondale is the bike it replaced.

KMan

This is my F2C. Ordered it back in December and took delivery in February. Was off the bike sick for 3 weeks and just as I started getting better I threw my back out for another 2 weeks. Off the bike a total of 5 weeks. I have about 3-4 shorter rides on the bike....about 30 miles each which I spent a lot of time trying to get the fit dialed in. I had to replace the bar and stem right away as they were the wrong size for me (If you want them, the bar and stem are on Ebay right now). Replaced with Ritchie WCS. Tires for racing will be yellow Pro Race 2's. Did the Icycle (metric) Century this past weekend (66miles), we averaged 19.2mpg. Bike felt great and I was more refreshed at the end than I have ever been in the past doing this ride (and this includes being off the bick for so much time). Over all a great bike and the more I get to ride the better I think it will get. I wish I could afford some Zipps as this bike would just fly with a set.
The Cannondale is the bike it replaced.

KMan
Get that "Made in Taiwan" sticker off of there!!!

Ahh. Nuts. I got a few of those.

One is currently en route from CA. The other is in pieces in my living room. I'll try to get pictures sometime soon!

One is black- 05 F55. Ripped up and rebuilt a million times. Only frame is stock. DA/Velocity Fusion wheels, Ultegra shifters, FSA bar/stem/seatpost, ultegra crank. 58CM

Weighs about 16.5.

The second one is an 05 F65- again. Ripped up and rebuilt a million times- a little more stock than the F55... has stock bars/stem/wheels/crank. Shifters are tiagra. der is 105. FSA seatpost

2005 F60 w/ Speedplay X2, Specialized Alias saddle and GP4000 tires. Hopefully with new wheels soon...

Dude, your ride is sweet! Don't ruin it with those reflectors! Get hem the heck off!!:mad:

Dude, your ride is sweet! Don't ruin it with those reflectors! Get hem the heck off!!:mad:


Thanks for the advise. I didnt realize they were even on the bike until someone else mentioned it to me this weekend, so now they are off.

Thanks again.

Here's my '05 F-80. 58 cm, FSA Gossamer crank from an '05 F-70, black 105 rear der., 105 front der., Salsa stem and handlebar, MTB Speed V saddle, and Time ATAC mountain pedals (yeah, I know, but it's all I had. Can't afford road shoes/pedals yet). I know the stem looks pretty upright, but with resent back problems, this helped a lot. And the saddle is kinda pointed down a little bit, but tweaking it every ride.

HERE IS ONE OF THEM!

The other... is somewhere on ebay. ;)

So, are those the original wheels with labels removed? I need to change out my stem and bars also. Just been slow to do so. Really like the bike and have been very happy with my "aluminum can" and feel it was money really well spent. Here's my bike from a ride on Saturday.

HERE IS ONE OF THEM!

The other... is somewhere on ebay. ;)
Nice, now just get matching cages.

So, are those the original wheels with labels removed? I need to change out my stem and bars also. Just been slow to do so. Really like the bike and have been very happy with my "aluminum can" and feel it was money really well spent. Here's my bike from a ride on Saturday.

Nope. Actually they're DA hubs, with velocity fusion rims. 2x in the rear, radial in the front.

Now that you mention it, they really look like the stock wheels. lol.

Oh yeah. FSA bar/stem combo. The stock setup is heavy as SIN!

Nice, now just get matching cages.

No way man. I'm a college student. Another carbon cage at 50 bucks? lol. I lose the alloy one during the important crits. I usually only take one bottle half full bottle (I'm an optomist :D) anyway.

No way man. I'm a college student. Another carbon cage at 50 bucks? lol. I lose the alloy one during the important crits. I usually only take one bottle half full bottle (I'm an optomist :D) anyway.
Sell the carbon one on eBay and buy a 2nd alloy.

Nope. Actually they're DA hubs, with velocity fusion rims. 2x in the rear, radial in the front.

Now that you mention it, they really look like the stock wheels. lol.

Oh yeah. FSA bar/stem combo. The stock setup is heavy as SIN!

I'm not sure by what scale you gage your opinion, but my stock F55 (54cm) is 16.6 pounds, with the 1700 gram Easton wheelset...I wouldn't call it a boat anchor...Zipp 303 or Elan Primas would make it a lightweight...

I think he may have meant the bars and stem. You can save some weight there definitely. My bike is like yours, about 17lbs. But I could squeeze another 100grams or more off by switching the bars and stem.

I'm not sure by what scale you gage your opinion, but my stock F55 (54cm) is 16.6 pounds, with the 1700 gram Easton wheelset...I wouldn't call it a boat anchor...Zipp 303 or Elan Primas would make it a lightweight...


Errm. Yeah. As far as bikes go, sub-17 is pretty damn good.

But as far as bars/stems go, its pretty bad. I bought the FSA RD200's because I bent the Felt ones. When I pulled them off and held them together, it was amazing how heavy the stock ones felt.

Sell the carbon one on eBay and buy a 2nd alloy.

Bite me. :ciappa:

'05 SR-81 -
It's a great little bike - only regret is that I didn't go for the SR-71 with the better components and the compact crank (rather than the triple). Unfortunately, Felt discontinued their "flat bar" road bikes after this model year, citing "poor sales."
Since this is my commuter, I'd like to say it's not my primary ride - that would be posted in the Seven forum - but if it weren't for commuting, I would get precious little riding in. Just not enough time after work, and not enough days in a weekend.

Those RPM cranks are made by FSA. They were ok but too flexy for me. The Ultegra was a smart choice. I am a pretty heavy guy 5'10" 205.

I just replaced the bottom bracket with a shimano UN73 BB. It took most of the flexiness out of the cranks.

TT

I just replaced the bottom bracket with a shimano UN73 BB. It took most of the flexiness out of the cranks.

TT
Is that Ultegra level?

Did it really make a very noticable difference? I would have thought the cranks themselves were the cause of the squishiness.

I think the shimano bb un73 is tiagra or 105 level.

Yes, the difference was very significant. Stability on this bike is greatly improved. My riding buddies said they saw me out of the saddle more yesterday than the entire year.

TT

Mine. new wheels. Rigida DPX Rims, Shimano hubs, DT Swiss spokes.

No photos yet, but I'm riding a new F4C. Will take some shots when I'm tired of riding it!

This is the bike I've been racing all year. Full Dur Ace Easton Tempest II wheels. About 17 lbs for a 58cm.

You can see other team bikes at this address.

http://www.clemmonsbicycle.com/racing%20photos.htm

Is it possible to actually be in love with a bike? Yeah - I think so. Just bought this and only have about 50 miles on it, but what a ride! I have an old bike from the 70's or 80's and had an opportunity to ride a friends Felt. I was hooked! This is stock with no modifications, but pedals... I still love the old steel bike, too...

Nice looking Felts everyone. I sold my 04 F80 and now have an 06 F55 on the way!

Man I can't wait!

Later,
Stalter

Here's my ride, the '05 F70 "Yellow Jacket." Can't get enough saddle time on this baby...

Aftermarket stuff to date: Forte' stem, Specialized BG saddle & Hot Dot rear flasher, Shimano A-520 pedals, Profile Design Kages, Hurricane mini-pump, Trans-it wedge seat pack w/tools, & a Cateye Micro Wireless computer. Plus a few bits of colored plastic tape thrown in for good measure. Very tasty...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dual_dog/05FeltF70lftsd_1.jpg

Here's my baby. Just put on the yellow tape about a month ago and customized the cages. By "customized", I mean, I bought John Deere/warning sign yellow Krylon and put on about 4 coats. New wheels (prolly Neuvation) are next, then maybe a carbon seatpost. It has the sweatguard on it because I rode the trainer yesterday and left it on. I find that it acutally comes in handy.

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/data/roadbike/500/medium/100_1289.JPG

I do enjoy this bike!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/rspdiver/Cycling/Felt5.jpg?t=1168469707

Just picked her up this week. '06 F5C.
Easton Orion II's
I haven't gotten my pedals in the mail yet (black Egg Beater C's)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/volleybrad/feltf5c01.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/volleybrad/feltf5c03.jpg

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/image.php?u=272584&dateline=1170619324&type=profile

My F75 (hack shots). It will have new wheels (and white bar tape) on it next week! Shorter (bontrager :() stem, FSA Pro front chainrings, Edge 305, Look pedals. I weighed the seat to exactly 225g so I'm having a tough time giving it up.

*EDIT* Can anyone recommend a comfortable bar setup? I seem to spend most of my time 2" above the hoods. Should I tilt my bars up, move up the shifters, or something else?


http://home.comcast.net/~jpradun/images/bike1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~jpradun/images/bike2.jpg

Try rotating the bars up a little. The felt bars are kind of annoying. I still don't know if I like mine. I aimed the end plugs at the rear hubs and it helped a lot.

Try rotating the bars up a little. The felt bars are kind of annoying. I still don't know if I like mine. I aimed the end plugs at the rear hubs and it helped a lot.
That's how mine be.

I have an '05 F55 and an '05 F80 (can't pull a kids trailer with a carbon rear). Unfortunately, my laptop is down but I will send pics of both of these black marauders as sometime this week. It's a warranty issue and they tell me that I should get my new one no later than next Friday. I'll keep everyone posted.

Also, the Made in Taiwan stickers were removed.

Can anyone remove that band sticker that covers the carbon/aluminum junction and take a picture of it? I've always wondered how they got that joint so smooth...

Cool. Now lose the pink tape. :)

BUT it's a Felt.

It's SCHWEET.

And just for you S2H, i skipped out on the carbon/alu tandem cages on my old felts (wow, I've had 3 excluding this one... 4 including my Felt Shot bike), and went with 2 alloy cages.

Cool. Now lose the pink tape. :)

:ciappa:

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/uploads/roadbike/257711/20_3.jpg

Here's my 2005 F55. I'll post a pic of my soon-to-be Ultegra-equipped F80 soon.

Hi guys,
here is my Felt F55.
http://homepage.mac.com/mikeson/ebay/f55.jpg

:)

Hi guys,
here is my Felt F55.
http://homepage.mac.com/mikeson/ebay/f55.jpg

:)

What's with the blue fork on a black bike? Didn't yo' mama teach you how to match?

You have the same saddle bag as me. It sucks. I gutted my old saddle bag (which broke), took the hard plastic insert and glued it inside the new bag. It now holds its shape, doesn't look hideous, and doesn't fall through the clip (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about). Try to find some hard plastic/plexiglass to stuff in there, it'll make a world of difference.

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/uploads/roadbike/257711/20_3.jpg

Here's my 2005 F55. I'll post a pic of my soon-to-be Ultegra-equipped F80 soon.


Well, it looks like I'll have to back out on my 2005 F80. After 14 months and 9618 miles, the frame cracked at the right rear dropout near the rear hanger. My LBS left a message with Felt on Monday. They never returned the call. Tuesday, my new frame arrives at the LBS via UPS- no questions asked. How's that for customer service?!!! Since the F80 is no longer made, I get a 2007 F85 frame. Same frame, except it's only available in red. Red?!! I bought a black F80. The F90s were red back in 2005. The frame has been sitting because I have ordered the Ultegra group and we are waiting for it to arrive. I don't want to pay for labor later to put on Ultegra if they have to install my old well worn Tiagra/ 105 components on new frame for free anyway.

Just built this up about 2 weeks ago for the wife. UPgrade from her 2004 F60. Kept the 240/DT RR1.1 wheels and profile carbon bar from the old bike. Also threw on some red anodized chainrings that someone had left at the shop.


http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gallery/data/703/medium/F4a.JPG

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gallery/data/703/medium/F4c.JPG

Most of my riding partners paid at least double for their Sevens and Serottas but I still kick their a$ses with my $1800 Felt. LOVE IT!

My new TK2

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/PltJett/DSCN1918.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/PltJett/DSCN1920.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/PltJett/DSCN1923.jpg

update on mine - new crank, handlebars, brakes, saddle, and I de-stickered my wheels.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/volleybrad/IMG_4226.jpg

A bit heavy for a bike of this level and cost. The DA drive train is an absolute disappointment. My Ultegra drive trains on my much cheaper Tirreno Razza 2000 and Leader 736R shifts much more reliably albeit more noisily. Not as steady in a downhill run as my Leader, and not as quick climbing as the much stiffer Leader either, despite being a full pound lighter. But it is a much cushier ride than the Leader, and just a bit more than the Tirreno, but not by much. But I'll take it over the Leader in a century ride any time:D

My Felt B2 with custom components.

Frame: Felt B2
Group: Campagnolo Carbon Chorus
Wheels: Campagnolo Zonda with Michelin Pro Race tires.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1165/806648191_806a947ddc.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1063/806652079_9da65148f5.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1344/806658339_d64b17ae5d.jpg

My Felt B2 with custom components.

Frame: Felt B2
Group: Campagnolo Carbon Chorus
Wheels: Campagnolo Zonda with Michelin Pro Race tires.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1394/781053086_e1de7f1d18.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1188/781044360_50933d415f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1291/780170401_a181617b1c.jpg

Looks great! I love the wheels and the group. :thumbsup: Didn't it come with aero bars? You didn't mention if your changed them or not. Do you use it for triathlons, or just an aero style road bike?

Sweet! TT bike in regular road trim. I've thought of doing that with a Felt DA (2005) model that I got outbid on a week ago on ebay. Glad to see someone else do it first. Good job on your bike.

Thanks :D Haven't bought TT bars for it yet. I bought the frame separately and put the bits from my Lemond Project onto this. I am going to get bolt on aerobars and keep the drops.

I'm sure we have a few more Felt owners since the last post, so I thought it may be a good time to revive this thread.

Here's my latest toy:D
http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/showphoto.php?photo=27205&size=big&cat=2

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/showphoto.php?photo=27205&cat=2
http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/uploads/roadbike/284868/F4C.jpg

Finished building my F1X

http://chanwahyaoh.smugmug.com/photos/177946301-L.jpg

Finished building my F1X

http://chanwahyaoh.smugmug.com/photos/177946301-L.jpg

sweet. looks just like my F55!

Finished building my F1X


Very cool. I've never tried a cross bike. Looks like fun! Post some riding pics when you get a chance!

beautiful bikes everyone FELT is a great company... met a rep at a local LBS.. they seemed really cool and down to earth about how they sell their bikes and get customer input when making them... nice value great looks

I posted these pics in another thread before I saw this one...don't mean to be a thread wh0re, but here is my '05 F55. All stock except for the Garmin Edge. Awesome bike! :thumbsup:

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6550/1004373ak3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

My best bud liked my Dura Ace equipped F2C so much he kept asking to buy it from me, so I gave it to him for his birthday two weeks later. So now I get to use my SRAM equipped F3C that was just hanging on the bike rack. I like the shifting better on SRAM anyway, but I just liked the black and yellow color theme of the F2C better.

'06 F3C frame 54cm ST c-c
Easton EC90 carbon handlebars
Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
Teknix 110mm carbon stem
Cinelli cork handlebar tape
SRAM Force group
F1 ceramics replacing all bearings and bottom bracket
'07 Kysrium ES wheelset
Michelin Pro 2 tires
Continental tubes
Selle Success Kevlar saddle
USE Alien carbon seatpost
Token carbon bottle cages
Token 11-27 cassette (110 gms versus 230 gms for equivalent SRAM 11-28 according to my digital scale)
Token chain
Sickly fast and comfortable ride!!!!
total weight without pedals 15lbs 6 oz., have zero grav titaniums sitting on the shelf that I'm too lazy to swap out with the twice as heavy SRAM brakes, and an Edge full carbon red saddle that's 70 grams lighter than the current Selle saddle, otherwise this baby would be 15 lbs even to match my '06 Team Discovery Madone SSLx.:cool:

Here is my new felt.

Scored this for $500 including a wireless computer and a like new $175 Giro helmet. It had new wrap and cables and a new seat. Put about 19 miles on it so far. I need to get used to the seat but I stoked so far.

http://www.rpesolutions.com/images/matt/feltf60-1.jpg

http://www.rpesolutions.com/images/matt/feltf60-2.jpg

that bike for 500 dollars is a sensational deal. That is a STEAL!!! did you use visa, amex, or a GUN?!? Nice job. how d'ya like the pedals?

Thanks. I used Benjamin Franklins. It was the kind of deal everyone hopes to get. The seller was the girlfriend of the owner and she did not know what she was selling. Several weeks before I bought it, she listed it at $900 but no takers then she listed it with no pictures and a ad like "road bike for sale, $600 or make me an offer". I inquired, it was the right size, offered $500 and the rest is history.

I like the pedals fine. I got them like new from ebay for $55. These are my 1st clipless so I don't have anything to compare to.

I have changed the seat now to a specialized and have about 125 miles on the bike. I just put a 90mm stem and adjusted the handlebars a bit. I now feel like I have it tuned to me.

The best carbon frame I've ever owned.
Frame: Felt FC 54cm
Drivetrain: Campag Record
Wheels: Campag Eurus
Pedals: Look Keo Carbon Ti
Fork: Easton EC90
Handlebar and Stem: ITM K-Sword
Seatpost: Thompson Masterpiece
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonia
Tires: Michelin Pro2 Race

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http://www.djchristopherthomas.com/FELT3.JPG
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http://www.djchristopherthomas.com/FELT5.JPG

On the drops of Felt bars, my hands just ran out of bar to hang on to. Just replaced them with a Reynolds bar and stem, in what they call their trad bend. It's more of a mullet, flat and square on top and round on the bottom. Sweet, and cheap.

Finally got my new Z15 this week. A little bummed it did not come with the Dura Ace Carbon Clinchers as advertised on their website. I was told Shimano has not made them available yet, so they substituted with the non-carbon version. They did discount $300, so I am okay with it. The bottom line is the bike is perfect. 54cm weighs in at 16.04 lbs with pedals, computer, and bottle cages. Huge upgrade from my '03 Trek 5200. The ride is super smooth - great dampening. Really like the geometry (comfort) on the Z frames.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/bsills/DSC02295.jpg

Finally got my new Z15 this week. A little bummed it did not come with the Dura Ace Carbon Clinchers as advertised on their website. I was told Shimano has not made them available yet, so they substituted with the non-carbon version. They did discount $300, so I am okay with it. The bottom line is the bike is perfect. 54cm weighs in at 15.04 lbs with pedals, computer, and bottle cages. Huge upgrade from my '03 Trek 5200. The ride is super smooth - great dampening. Really like the geometry (comfort) on the Z frames.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/bsills/DSC02295.jpg

Sexy bike, now flip the stem and kill the spacers. It looks like a touring bike :)

That's the beauty of the Z Geometry - you can have a great performance oriented bike, but you don't have to take an uber-aggressive position if you don't want to. Some of the Felt boys were in the shop this afternoon, and their lead engineer, Jeff, has his Z Bike kitted out with Record and Zipp 202 Tubies - he's set his up long and low, and it's around 13lbs. I love the Z geometry for that reason - you can go either way with it. Great bike Brooks04!

That's the beauty of the Z Geometry - you can have a great performance oriented bike, but you don't have to take an uber-aggressive position if you don't want to. Some of the Felt boys were in the shop this afternoon, and their lead engineer, Jeff, has his Z Bike kitted out with Record and Zipp 202 Tubies - he's set his up long and low, and it's around 13lbs. I love the Z geometry for that reason - you can go either way with it. Great bike Brooks04!

I bought the Z geometry for performance and comfort. I find my performance is best with a little more comfort vs aggressive position. It's not like I'm sitting straight up on the bike like a touring bike. If I ever get in better shape I can always set it up a little more aggressive. Thats the beauty of the Z Greometry.

Unfortunately, I don't think I will ever get in better shape unless I do some drasitc dieting, which I just don't see myself doing. I am 48 years old 5'10" and weigh 190lbs. I have been riding for many years and rode around 2500 miles last year and my weight and gut always stay the same. The fact is I still love riding bikes and it is the only exercise I actually enjoy and can stick with. I know if I didn't ride I would be much larger than I am now.

I am 48 years old 5'10" and weigh 190lbs. I have been riding for many years and rode around 2500 miles last year and my weight and gut always stay the same. .

I was about the same (40's 5'11" 189 lbs) and the thing that worked for me was running. I weigh 156 now. It took about a year.... and yes, it sucked to run at first but now I actually like it. What really helped me was to run with some guys that were already runners. I would have never done it on my own.

My 2008 F2.

I am still working on stem heights, etc, and I need to level my saddle. The bike is awesome. Pretty light at 15.9lbs with pedals and cages. I couldn't believe it came with the new 08 Ksyrium SL wheels.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2248258390_015aab0f04_o.jpg

My crappy artistic shot of it on the trainer in our cocktail lounge...:D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2247464475_f4083a359e_o.jpg

Nice looking bike...looks like a race bike should.

Well after having to get my Felt F60 warrantied, I figured it was time to take the step to carbon......I was really only looking for one of the lower end carbon frames, but was offered this Felt F1 frame at a great price in place of the warranty frame.

So I went for it. Bought a bike we had on the floor and stripped it for parts.......that frame, wheels and my old parts will be up for sale later this week.

I needed the drivetrain, fork, headset and seatpost. I already had the DT 1450 wheels and had planned to jump to a carbon bar.....Bontrager Race X Lite.


So now I finally have a carbon road bike with all the goodies....DuraAce 10 spd shifters and derailluers, Ultegra cranks, 105 brakes.

Took it out on it's maiden voyage last Sunday......wow, should have gone to carbon a long time ago. It is amazing how smooth this thing rides.

16.7 lbs before the bottle cages were installed.




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Updated my B2 with some new bars :D

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Slideshow of the bikeporn (http://flickr.com/photos/lesbenjamin/sets/72157604066186530/show/)

Going on the test ride tomorrow to test out the new bars and make any adjustments required. Then after that I'll take the bike to have the steerer shortened if required.

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here is the required white garage door shot...got this on tuesday after riding a trek with more relaxed geometry for about a year...got fitted and the guy who did it says that he will remove the spacers and flip the stem as i get used to the frame and get a little more flexible...did 2 25 milers so far and wow...like butter on a hot roll...smooth. all stock except for the fizik arione im demo'ing

Here is my latest build up. 2007 Felt FC, I just got the frame this morning and all I have left to do is put on the chain and adjust the derailleurs. I took all the parts off of my 2006 Felt F4C (the frame set is now for sale if anyone is interested 60cm). While all the parts were off I weighed everything down to the bottle cages and bolt, computer, pedals, everything and the whole build should be 16.61 pounds. I have a set of Ergott custom wheels on order which are to weigh @ 1345g. and a pair of Michelin Pro Race 3's coming so I sould be able to drop around another 200g in its final configuration.

I will post better photos when I can get it out in the daylight.

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2006 60cm F4C up for sale.

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Why did you trade out the frames? Just curious.

Why did you trade out the frames? Just curious.


The FC is lighter than the F4C and has a higher grade of carbon.

The FC is lighter than the F4C and has a higher grade of carbon.

That and the fact that I cant seem to leave things alone. I used to hotrod cars and now I have a 2 year old daughter I sold my car and have a bike so it has become my new hotrod!

And the unpainted cabon looks great!

The FC is lighter than the F4C and has a higher grade of carbon.

The 60 CM F4C Frame, seatclamp, rear derailleur hanger and shift cable adjusters and lower guide combined weighed 1512g. The same combo of parts on the FC weighed 1267g and while that is only 245g the FC frame will be stiffer as the cabon is a higher grade.

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Here's my F1X :)

Sweet ride. Those aren't bottle cages are they? They look more like bottle straps. lol

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Here's my F1X :)
Almost looks too nice to get dirty!:thumbsup:

Sweet ride. Those aren't bottle cages are they? They look more like bottle straps. lol

They're Tune Wasserträgers (http://www.starbike.com/php/product_info.php?lang=en&pid=1815). Very light and hold the bottles very well, sometimes even too tightly :D

I'm thinking of upgrading the groupset this summer, maybe a mix of Red and Force.... Ultegra has never felt as accurate as the X.9 / X.0 mix in in my mtb.

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New wheels added last week. Jury's still out on them.

Here is my 2004 F65
Full ultegra group w/ fsa gossamer crankset
selle italia gel flow carbon seat
michelin pro race tires in blue
Getting rid of the ugly bar tape soon. ;)

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Here is my 08 F4
Ultegra SL group (except brakes)
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels

Added/Upgraded:
12-27 Dura ace cassette
Fizik Arione saddle
Blackburn Camber carbon cages
Speedplay Zeros
Maxxis Xenith "Hors Categorie" 130 PSI tires
carbon head spacers
Cateye Strada Wireless

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My Felt B2 90% complete. Still to add Zipp 999 wheelset *drewls*

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2007 Felt FC 60cm
Selle Italia SLR Saddle
Felt SM-1 Seatpost
Kestrel EMS Pro SL Bars 44cm
Sram Red Crankset 53/39 with Red ceramic BB
Sram Red 11/23 Cassette
Sram Force Front Derailleur
Sram Force Rear Derailleur with ceramic upgrade
Sram Force Brakes
Sram 1090R Chain
Ritchey WCS 4 Axis Stem
Ritchey WCS Peloton Road Pedals
Ritchey WCS Protocol Wheels with Ceramic Bearings
Maxxis Super-thin Tubes
Michelin Pro Race3 Tires
Easton EC90 Aero Fork
Cane Creek Solo IS Headset
Zipp Ti Quick Releases
Karbona Bottle Cages
Cateye Micro Wirless Computer
Deda Handlebar Tape
Gore Ride-on Cables

15.86 pounds ready to ride with everything listed above.

Erik

15.86 pounds??????????? My new Eastons are towards the lightest wheels you can buy and mine is 17.5

That's great man.

Yeah, I had it hanging on the scale before I took the picture. The FC frame is the same weight as a F2. The Sram Red shifters are really light and I chose a buck of componets that are really light but not crazy light and expensive.

The tires are 200g per tire and the tubes are light @ 60g.

The seat post is @ 145g and the seat 135.

The bars are sub 200g

Pedals @ 275g etc. etc.

The fork being an aero fork is @ 400 g. which is still light comparaed to most stock forks.

I am pretty happy!

Erik

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Although the 1st picture is a little grainy, you can see the whole bike to make sure I am not hold it up! :)

I just picked up a couple Felt roadbikes for the wife & I, i got her an 08 FW40 and i picked up an 2004 Felt 65 off craigslist for dirt cheap! Today was my first day on a road bike and i have to say what a blast, im a motorcross-mountain bike guy, but this was a blast.. did a nice 25 mile ride today, and im hooked! Couple pics of the bikes, better ones to come!
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Felt F15 custom build from scratch
58cm Easton Scandium frame
Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
Easton EC90 carbon bar
Full Dura Ace 9sp double drivetrain
Ultegra brakes
Campagnolo Proton wheelset
Michelin Pro2 Race tires
Fizik Aliante Ti rail saddle
Felt SM-1 carbon seatpost
ITM Luxe stem
Crank Bros Eggbeater SL pedals

I've ridden a lot of road bikes constructed of all sorts of materials, and this scandium ride is absolutely brilliant. The frame feels like it has a kind road vibration dissipation quality. In fact, at 80psi in the Michelins, the bike feels quite well damped over chipseal, but eager to accelerate.

I've been ridiculously pleased with my bike.

My wife's F65 with Shimano Ultegra wheelset.

added new wheels this weekend :D
Mavic Ksyrium SL

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My new F2 and the XRP wheals I'll be using

My Felt - used mainly for tri. The Rolf Vigors are the training wheels, and I'll be installing the Zipp VumaQuad ceramic bearing crankset tomorrow!
(If it ever gets sunny here in Oregon, I'll take a better picture.)

That looks like something Batman would have. Incredible

Here is my '07 F1X. I picked it over the F55 I was looking at because as someone who doesn't race, the ability to run wider tires and have a bit more durability is nice. It is currently on Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires in 700x28 which are 740g each! I don't get flats, but I won't lie, they do take a while to spin up. Hoping to have the money this summer to get a second, lighter wheelset with some lighter tires. Thinking of CX-33 rims with yet unknown hubs.

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Not as cool as the DA above, but here is my '07 S22. Everything is pretty much stock, well until the second pic!

Before..
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After...
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Here it is:

Holy cr*p that's nice!

WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07 F75 Tour of CA, pink Crank Bros Quattros

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FYI,

This frame with a 1 month old Easton SLX fork is for sale in the classified section of this website.

Erik

SR-71 bought in February, 2005. 7300 miles of commuting so far. Love it! Ride rain (snow) or shine. FSA 50/34 compact crank with dura-ace rear derailleur. Came with some low end Shimano wheels - but they're still going - had to have the rear wheel bearings replaced once. Also came with cheesy suspension seat post and adjustable stem that I ditched ASAP. It's fast for a commuter bike.