Felt Bicycles AR FRD - 2018
Details
The AR FRD is the best-performing aero road bike in the world, having delivered countess wins in road races and criteriums at the professional level. Developed using CFD software and perfected in the wind tunnel, this aero road bike is up to 31% faster than typical round tube road frames. With a Felt UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber frame, a Shimano Dura Ace Di2 drivetrain and top-of-the-line Zipp 404 NSW carbon wheels, the AR FRD is a no-holds-barred speed machine, ready to deliver you to the top step of the podium.
Electronic drivetrain systems deliver excellent shifting, easy set up, and solid battery life. Here are some benefits of electronic shifting that you don't want to miss.
Shifting Performance
Electronic shifting systems use powerful servo motors to rapidly shift the chain. Because microprocessors and sensors constantly monitor every aspect of the system, they shift with surgical precision and without chain rub.
Customization
Many major systems have customizable shifting. Some have the ability to add remote shifters for common riding positions, and some even allow you to change the functions of the shifting buttons.
Dependability
Electronic groupsets are responsive and consistent. There are no cables to stretch and wear out, so you get a flawless shift every time. The added bonus is you'll never have to replace a derailleur cable ever again.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
| Frame | Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber dropouts, 7075 CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal electronic-specific cable routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Felt Aero Road UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, AeroTaper 1.125-inch - 1.25-inch carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown, blades and dropouts |
| Headset | FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with SL Ceramic, aluminum cased ACB upper and lower bearings, carbon fiber headset spacers, No.44/CF-R, 1.125-inch - 1.25-inch |
| Rims/Wheels | Zipp 404 NSW carbon |
| Hubs | Zipp Cognition, 100mm QR; Zipp Cognition, 11-speed, 130mm QR |
| Spokes | CX-Ray - Black |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II folding, 700 x 23c |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | CeramicSpeed BB30 Outboard with 24mm bearings |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 11-speed |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed, 11-28T |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 11-speed with secondary sprint shifters |
| Handlebars | Easton EC90 Aero, 80mm reach, 125mm drop, 31.8mm |
| Tape/Grips | Felt VelvetGel tape with 3M reflective base with Felt Bubble-Tech F-Wing bar end plugs |
| Stem | Easton EC90 10° rise, 31.8mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 |
| Brakes | eecycleworks regular eebrake with Zipp brake pads for carbon rims; eecycleworks DM eebrake with Zipp brake pads for carbon rims |
| Saddle | Fizik Arione 00 |
| Seat Post | Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Road flip position UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber with 3T DiffLock Comfort Module internals, 48 - 51cm: 280mm length, 5mm offset --- Felt VariMount Aero Road flip position UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, 54 - 61cm: 350mm length, 25mm offset |
| Accessories & Extras | Carbon assembly paste, chain plate protector, valve extenders, aero seat post slot covers, Di2 internal battery charging cables |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Matte TeXtreme (White) / 56cm | 4251206319052 | BBHAA22 000056 |
| Matte TeXtreme (White) / 58cm | 4251206319069 | BBHAA22 000058 |
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