Felt Bicycles (United States) - Press Release: 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 want the stiffest, lightest, most high-performance road bike in the world.

Don’t buy it if:

You’re looking to save some cash, perhaps for a fresh helmet, shoes, and kit to go with your new bike. If so, check out the FR | Advanced line. These bikes feature the same great handling and ride quality, along with component selections finely curated for performance and value, all in a package that won’t have you digging into the kids’ college savings account.

Highlights:

• Our top-of-the-line carbon frameset
• Clearance for up to 28mm tires
• Modern geometry for impeccable handling and rider fit

Upgrades over FR | Advanced | Ultegra Di2:

• FRD-Level, Ultimate Carbon Frameset
• Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Electronic Groupset
• Shimano Dura-Ace C40 Carbon Wheels

The FR represents one half of the ideal union between bike and rider. Free of excess, it was painstakingly and obsessively honed for the needs of the most committed road cyclists, in order to win battles of will, attrition, and tactics on any racecourse. When you strip away unnecessary indulgences and gimmicks, all that is left is pure performance, embodied in a bike that is an extension of you.

Now, the question is, are you ready to experience the very best road bike on the planet?

FR FRD | Ultimate | Dura-Ace Di2 | 2020:

• Frame: Felt Race Road UHC Ultimate + 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 carbon fiber cone spacer, 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: Pro Components Vibe, -10¡ rise, ¯31.8mm, 43cm: 80mm, 47 - 51cm: 90mm, 54 - 56cm: 100mm, 58cm: 110mm, 61cm: 120mm
• Handlebar: Pro Components Vibe Carbon handlebar compact carbon fiber, ¯31.8mm, 43 - 51cm: 400mm, 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 Dura-Ace Di2 R9170 11-speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 braze-on
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 11-speed short cage
• Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 52/36T, 43 - 47cm: 165mm, 51cm: 170mm, 54 - 56cm: 172.5mm, 58 - 61cm: 175mm
• Bottom Bracket: CeramicSpeed BB386 with 24mm bearings
• Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed
• Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed, 11-28T
• Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic
• Brake (Front): Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
• Brake (Rear): Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 hydraulic disc, 140mm rotor
• Saddle: Prologo Dimension Nack
• Seatpost: Pro Components Vibe, 20mm offset, ¯27.2mm x 400mm length
• Seatpost Clamp: 7075 CNC aluminum, titanium bolt and scandium nut, ¯30.6mm
• Rims / Wheelset: Shimano Dura-Ace WH-R9170-C40-TL-R12 Carbon
• 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
• Tires: Continental Grand Prix 5000 Tubeless, 700 x 25c
• Accessories: Carbon assembly paste, chain plate protector, Di2 battery charger
• Finish (Accent): Matte TeXtreme (White, Blue)
• Weight: 15.2 lb, 6.91 kg