Felt F2C

Price Paid:  $2800.00 at Anthony's Bikes

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Have too many

Bike Setup:
FSA compact crank, T--- brakes, dura-ace 10 speed, CR420 wheels.

Summary:
I am very satisfied with this ride. More bike for the buck than riding a trek.

Strengths:
Smoothes out the bumps, and very light ride. Makes hills easier, and all riding faster. Stable frame with no glitches. I am a 200 lb rider.

Weaknesses:
I didn't like the brakes either. I just replaced the pads with shimano and that worked for me. Had a hard to find squeek after 7m miles which turned out to be the headset needed lube.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale alum, trek carbon

Price Paid:  $2500.00 at Rideaway Bikes, S.A.

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Texas hill country

Bike Setup:
Dura Ace group w/FSA compact crank. American Classic wheels. Fizik saddle

Summary:
Great bike! I upgraded from a 15 yr old steel frame. My climbing ability improved instantly. This bike is very quick and responsive. Road vibrations and hand numbness are gone. I shopped for a couple months test riding many carbon bikes. The F2C geometry fit my body and riding style perfect. The compact crank w/gear set-up is perfect for the rides I train on.

Strengths:
Dura Ace drive train! Great option for this price. American Classic wheels are very light and fast. Frame finish and color scheme, not bad on the eyes.

Weaknesses:
I agree w/other comments about the brakes. The calipers had lots of flex. I replaced them w/Dura Ace. Its off-the-shelf Vs.custom. I replaced the saddle (more padding) and bars (wider) to improve comfort.

Similar Products Used:
Old bike: Simoncini frame w/Campy Chorus group

Price Paid:  $4000.00 at Roswell Bikes

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Too Many to rate

Bike Setup:
Full Dura Ace except for TruVativ cranks. Wheels upgraded to Mavic Kysrium SL (Wise choice)

Summary:
I have a F2C Team. Great bike from the get go. I had been wanting to build my dream bike for years. This one met my expectations. It had been years since I have ridden seriously. What a rush. Very responsive yet very comfortable as well. I am a heavier rider and this bike can take it when you jam on the pedals.

Strengths:
Responsive, light. Very durable.

Weaknesses:
none

Price Paid:  $2999.00 at Agoura Cycles

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Latigo Canyon

Bike Setup:
Full Dura-Ace with FSA cranks, speed-play pedals, Fizik Aliante Carbon saddle

Summary:
Fantastic ride. This is my first carbon rig and right away I could see the benefits. Was riding a Felt F50, which was a great bike,however, doesn't compare the smooth ride you get with the carbon frame. Great component set (Dura-Ace)and great value.

Strengths:
Great price for a carbon bike with Dura-Ace components

Weaknesses:
None to date

Similar Products Used:
Felt F50

Price Paid:  $2500.00 at local LBS

Model Year:
2005

Bike Setup:
Full duraace, w/ fsa cranks, campy brakes and Look Keo carbon pedals.

Summary:
Great ride, my first carbon bike. Soaks up road chatter like a dream. Very fast bike Immediate response when you jam on it. Good handling w/ no twitchiness. (is that a word?)

Strengths:
Great specs for the price. Carbon! Rigid yet comfy. Rode a century on it w/no probs.

Weaknesses:
Crummy brakes. replaced w/ campy skeletons. Aluminum handle bars w/ carbon wrap. Could get more comfy.

Similar Products Used:
Steel Orbea w/ Veloce components.