Meet the FR. There’s a reason it’s our flagship race bike. Actually, there are dozens of reasons. But here’s all you need to know: If you’re looking for the best-handling, fastest-climbing, smoothest-riding road racing bike in the world, you’ve found it.
Buy it if:
You’re looking for an all-around carbon road race bike with exceptional handling and pedaling efficiency, along with a modern fit that allows you to achieve your most powerful riding position. You revel in the timeless feel of mechanical shifting.
Don’t buy it if:
You want electronic shifting. We’ve got you covered with the FR | Advanced | Ultegra Di2. Or if you want the same high-performance Advanced-level carbon frame, but prefer Shimano’s workhorse 105 groupset, check out the FR | Advanced | 105.
Highlights:
- Advanced-level frameset with TeXtreme carbon
- Clearance for up to 28mm tires
- The timeless tactile sensation of mechanical shifting
Upgrades over FR | Advanced | 105:
- Shimano Ultegra Shifters and Derailleurs
- Praxis Zayante Carbon Crankset
- Reynolds Tubeless-Ready Carbon Wheels
Frame:
Felt Race Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, external mechanical or internal electronic cable routing
Fork:
Felt Race Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific ControlTaper carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown and blades. Flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100mm thru axle
Headset:
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), Felt top cap, 43 - 47cm: IS-21, 1.125", 51 - 54cm: No.382, 1.125 - 1.25", 56 - 61cm: No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"
Stem:
Devox SL, -7¡ rise, ¯31.8mm, 43 - 47cm: 80mm, 51cm: 90mm, 54 - 56cm: 100mm, 58cm: 110mm, 61cm: 120mm
Handlebar:
Devox Carbon Variable Shape, 65mm reach, 125mm drop, ¯31.8mm, 43 - 47cm: 38cm, 51cm: 40cm, 54 - 56cm: 420mm, 58 - 61cm: 440mm
Bar Tape:
Felt VelvetGel tape with 3M reflective base with reflective Felt Bubble-Tech F-Wing bar end plugs
Shifters:
Shimano Ultegra R8020 11-speed
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Ultegra R8000 braze-on
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-speed short cage
Crankset:
Praxis Zayante Carbon, 52/36T X-Rings, 43 - 47cm: 167.5mm, 51cm: 170mm, 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm, 58 - 61cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket:
Praxis Works M30 386EVO
Chain:
Shimano 11-speed
Cassette:
Shimano 11-speed, 11-30T
Brake Levers:
Shimano Ultegra R8020, hydraulic
Brake (Front):
Shimano BR8070 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Brake (Rear):
Shimano BR8070 hydraulic disc, 140mm rotor
Saddle:
Prologo Dimension T4.0
Seatpost:
Devox UHC Performance carbon fiber with microadjust head, 43 - 51cm: ¯27.2mm x 294mm length, 54 - 61cm: ¯27.2mm x 344mm length
Seatpost Clamp:
Felt single bolt, ¯30.6mm
Rims / Wheelset:
Reynolds AR41 DB Custom carbon, tubeless ready, 21mm inner width, 41mm depth
Front Hub:
Reynolds Series 1, straight-pull design, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Center Lock
Rear Hub:
Reynolds Series 1, straight-pull design, 4 pawl, 24T ratchet, 11-speed, 12 x 142mm thru axle, Center Lock
Thru Axles:
Front: 12 x 100 x 123, thread: M12 x 1.5P x 16L, Maxle; Rear: 12 x 142 x 163 (163L + 7 head = 170 total), thread: M12 x 1.0P x 19L, Syntace
Spokes:
Sapim Sprint double butted
Tires:
Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ folding, 700 x 25c
Accessories:
Carbon assembly paste, chain plate protector, tubeless valve stems
Finish (Accent):
1) Aquafresh / Matte TeXtreme, 2) Plasma Red / TeXtreme
Weight:
16.2 lb, 7.37 kg
*Bike weights are for a 54cm sample bike. Final weights will differ based on sizes and production variations across frame and component parts. Specifications subject to change without notice.
