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Marx.int
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: February 16, 2011
Strengths: Fast, thought the areo frame would just be a gimic but it really makes a difference. Bikes quick even with the stock Cosmic Elite wheels more areo then the set of 40mm Carbon rims I have so left the mavics on there.Weaknesses: Cheaper Carbon on the forks witch adds to its sligthly heavier weight.Bottom Line: Have been riding the 2011 AR4 and what an Amazing bike has really pushed me up a notch in speed and competitiveness. Even being slightly heavier it still punts up hills quickly. Looks the Biz, get heaps of comments. couldnt be happier with it
Favorite Ride: Any with a tail wind
Price Paid:
$4200.00
Purchased At: Hub Cycles
Similar Products Used: Many
Bike Setup: Stock apart from narrower bars
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devil's spawn
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: August 17, 2010
Strengths: Stiff over the BB, accelerates quickly, fast, smooth. Beautiful looking, comments on if it was a TT bike. This will double up as road and TT bike with tribars and deep sectioned wheels.Weaknesses: Shame but stock wheels never get a good rep due to unknown quantity and little heavy.Bottom Line: Bike tested 2010 Felt AR4 as the intials indicates this bike is very aerodynamic, stiff and fast. The latest shimano ultergra 6700 ten speed execellent. Took this machine on a 3hour bike ride with a 6 mile time trial included, replaced stock wheels with easton tempest II alu clincher wheelset which makes this ride extremely fast, the ride is comfortable & stable, has an air of excitement to see how fast you can go. Well, I clocked 30mph(tri bars not even on yet) at times during the TT there was a tailwind and flat road to, but this is what this bike does, get it up to the 25mph and feel the aerodynamics come into play, the effort was relaxed, the stiffness of the frame allows you to power to speed on the quick, haven't worked it hard on hills yet, but as a triathlete's point of view if it rides this well, it will surely be about the rider who can climb well. Now I'm 6' & 97kg. I don't ride stomping on the pedals but ride fluidly I need a bike that allows me to get my mass shifting effortlessly and this does. Purchase this bike it will not dissapoint.
Favorite Ride: fast and flat wherever that may be
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Evans Cycles in ster
Similar Products Used: 2005 Specialized Tarmac Comp. Token C50A carbon wheelset. And I thought that was fast.
Bike Setup: As stock but with specialized romin saddle
easton tempest II alu wheelset, pedals ultegra 6700, cateye strada computer (wired)
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Scott Wraith
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: June 20, 2010
Strengths: Stiff, aero frame is very fast. Great for someone who does Triathlons and century's and can't have two specific bikes. Came with Ultegra SL which is also very nice.Weaknesses: Wheels are a little heavy for the bike but they seem to roll nice. Looking lighten up the ride, this is the first thing to swap out. Saddle, not bad for stock but it will go too.Bottom Line: Very nice ride. Slips through the air effortlessly compared to my old Scott. Aero tubes really seem to make a difference. Value is a 5 because I got it for $1000 off retail.
Favorite Ride: Old Spanish Trail
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: TriSports.com
Bike Setup: Ultegra SL, speedplay zero's. Soon to add some Easton ea90 slx wheels.
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NewToCycling
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 21, 2010
Strengths: Fairly light and stiff.
Comfortable.
Good looking.Weaknesses: Perhaps a little too heavy for strictly hill climbing.Bottom Line: I am writing a review for the 2010 Felt AR4. The UHM Carbon frame rides so effortlessly. The transition from five years of riding a very high quality steel bike to this one was completely transparent. It handles the bumpy, old, farm roads quite well, but is extremely stiff in the bottom bracket and chain stays. It is nimble and stiff, corners very well, and looks great. The large Aero frame cuts through the wind but does grab the crosswinds to a point. But since I am always moving forward, I figure the Aero frame would be more of a benefit than deterrent. The frame, wheels and seatpost are the same as last year's AR2, which makes this an even better bargain.
Favorite Ride: Flat and fast
Price Paid:
$3299.00
Purchased At: A1A Cycle Works
Similar Products Used: Own a 2000 LeMond AirRail (steel) w/ 2006 Shimano Ultegra 6600 groupo; Have ridden a Madone 5.2, Felt F4, and Specialized Tarmac Expert.
Bike Setup: 54 CM Ultra High Mod. Carbon frame w/internal cable routing; Felt 1.3 42cm Aluminum handlebars; Felt 1.1 90mm Aluminum stem; Felt 1.3A HM Carbon fork; Felt 1.1A UHM Carbon seatpost; Felt 1.2 saddle; Felt AEROR2 Aluminum wheel set; Shimano 6700 Groupo w/ 11-23 cassette; and Speedplay x5 pedals.
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liorsh
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: December 2, 2009
Strengths: fast. stiff. looks great!!!
Weaknesses: not easy to get used to.
weels - the ones that came with them are 2 levels below the bike. first required upgrade.
Bottom Line: got them after i rode a chinelli i really loved. it took me some time to get used to its stiffness. you can fill every stone on the rode. once i got used to it, it bacem "my best friend". they are fast, and you feel that no energy is being wasted.
Favorite Ride: rode racing / endurance
Bike Setup: full ultegra
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