Felt F4

Price Paid:  $2099.00 at Pulse Endurance

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Chula Vista To Coronado

Bike Setup:
Stock with crank brother pedals

Summary:
Incredible bike for the money! I was riding a 20 year old hand built Holland made from cromemoly. thought it was a good ride till I rode my new Felt F4. I will never go back!

Strengths:
Light, Fast, Great Climber, All ultegra for only two grand.

Weaknesses:
None so far

Price Paid:  $1500.00 at PEARLAND CYCLES

Favorite Ride:
MANY LOCAL HOUSTON-AUSTIN RIDES, MAINLY BIKELAND STORE RIDE

Bike Setup:
DURA-ACE REAR DERAILLEUR, ULTEGRA FOR REST OF COMPONENTS.

Summary:
I HAVE A 2008 FELT F-4 DOUBLE. BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER BEEN ON. THE RIDE IS STIFF, CONTROLABLE, AND YET FAST. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WERE THE HANDLEBARS WHICH I UPGRADED TO SPECIALIZED CARBON BARS. THE BIKE IS UNBELIEVABLE FOR THE VALUE, EVEN AT THE LISTED PRICE. I HAVE RECENTLY TESTED A TARMAC PRO, WHICH WAS AWESOME ITSELF, BUT NOT AS SMOOTH AS THE FELT. THIS REALLY IS AN AWESOME BIK, I WOULD RECOMEND THIS BIKE TO ANYONE OF ANY LEVEL

Strengths:
CORNERS WELL, APPEARENCE, FEEL, OVERALL RIDE

Weaknesses:
HANDLEBARS - I CHANGED TO SPECIALIZED CARBON, WHEEL SET-I WOULD LIKE TO UPGRADE HERE TOO - IT CAME WITH MAVIC AKSIUM

Similar Products Used:
SPECIALIZED TARMAC PRO

Price Paid:  $2300.00 at Cycle lab

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Cape Argus

Bike Setup:
Upgraded the wheels to Eastons. Look pedals.

Summary:
This was my first CF bike. From the first day I loved it. The bike is fast and responsive.

Strengths:
Great components for the price tag.
Frame is stiff and responsive. Looks so sexy!

Weaknesses:
The wheels are a bit heavy..

Similar Products Used:
Trek 1200, Raleigh

Price Paid:  $1850.00 at online

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
monument hill in colorado

Bike Setup:
stock frame and components and wheels, profile design carbon stryke aerobars, time pedals.

Summary:
i have thus far been really pleased with this bike. i can't claim to be an expert rider by any means, but i enjoy riding and am working toward being a competitive triathlete. i've put about 1100 miles on it so far without issue. it climbs pretty well from what i can tell, though without a compact crankset i find it difficult to keep cadence on steeper hills. regardless, this thing flies and is very lightweight, which is nice. My biggest gripe is the seat, which i find uncomfortable for longer rides, and causes soreness and chafing. perhaps i haven't adjusted it right, but i've tried several setups and haven't found a solution yet.

Strengths:
lightweight, good component set (especially on the '08 model) sleek looks, all carbon fiber for <2500

Weaknesses:
uncomfortable seat, and it's so dear to me that i'm always worrying about it

Similar Products Used:
bridgestone road bike from the early 80's

Price Paid:  $2150.00 at LBS

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Felt F4

Bike Setup:
52 cm stock with Ultegra pedals.

Summary:
Bike is actually a 2008 with most Ultegra SL parts. I rode my brother's bike for a few weeks (a 2006 Giant TCR Limited) and I just knew I had to have CF bike. I borrowed his bike to do a local triathalon, but fell in love with road biking as a result where I had to get my own. After doing some research, I thought the F4 offered the most bang for the buck. Since Felt upgraded the 08 model to Ultegra SL, I knew it was the bike for me.

Compared to the Giant, it feels a lot more stable in the turns probably because of the slightly longer wheelbase. Also, the shifters are noticeably more smooth.

I added Ultegra pedals as the only addition to the bike (in addition to CF bottle holders). So far, I'm loving the bike and should do very well for this upcoming triathalon.

Strengths:
Stability, smooth shifting, and IMHO a sexy bike.

Weaknesses:
The seats a little hard, but that's what padded shorts are for.

Similar Products Used:
2006 Giant TCR Limited (stock)