my 'real' road bike, basically stock
Frame:
2014 Felt AR5
Fork/Headset:
FSA No.38 integrated
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Ultegra 6800 172.5mm, Wheels Mfg BB30 to 24mm Shimano BB
Pedals:
Shimano 105 5800 Carbon SPD-SL
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Ultegra 6800, 11-28 cassette
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Ultegra 6800
Saddle/Seatpost:
Prologo Zero T2.0, Felt VariMount Aero
Brakes:
Ultegra 6800 (direct mount rear), Kool Stop triple compound pads on front
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Farsports Carbon Clincher, Aluminum brake track, U-shape 60mm, 25mm wide, Bitex hub with ceramic bearings, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, radial lacing
Continental GP4000S II tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Farsports Carbon Clincher, Aluminum brake track, U-shape 60mm, 25mm wide, Bitex RAR12 hub with ceramic bearings, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, 2:1 lacing
Continental GP4000S II tire
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
The wheel and Ultegra upgrades were months apart, but still. Now it's more like an AR3 with upgraded wheels.
Added by AndrewZorn. Last updated over 6 years ago.
10 Comments
Good looking roadie! I live a few miles away from Felt Headquarters. There's loads of Felts running around in my area. They're great solid world class bikes. How are you liking the farsports wheels?
Posted over 8 years ago
I know I'm replying 2 years late, but... the wheels are still good! I have noticed almost zero deviation from true since ownership. I'm not sure if the braking surfaces are a little uneven or it's my imagination, but for the price I really like them. Glad I went for the aluminum brake track.
Posted over 6 years ago
Photos
spencerwouldhe says:
Andrew did you have any issue with tire rub or wheel clearance with the 60x25mm carbons?
Posted over 6 years ago
AndrewZorn says:
Not even close, 5mm+ all around.
Posted over 6 years ago
AndrewZorn says:
Except at that cutout area on the seat tube, it's kind of close there. But still 3mm+. I have had other bikes with much less clearance.
Posted over 6 years ago
spencerwouldhe says:
still running 2:1 lacing Continental GP4000S II tire. Was there an issue with different tire brands, or the consistency of the tire?
Posted over 6 years ago
AndrewZorn says:
I don't understand.
Posted over 6 years ago
AndrewZorn says:
The spoke lacing or tire brand isn't going to make a difference in clearance since there is plenty, if that's what you are asking.
Posted over 6 years ago
spencerwouldhe says:
Sorry i meant. Did you have any issues with choosing a tire. I know some tires are not true to size?
Posted over 6 years ago
AndrewZorn says:
Again, the clearance is plenty, the tires are not really that close to the bike at all. Tires that run 1mm larger or smaller is an issue I struggle with on a different bike, but on this one, there is plenty of space.
Posted over 6 years ago