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Bdub3
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 28, 2009
Strengths: Stiffness, decent componentsWeaknesses: Not as stiff as some other carbon carbon/alum. bikes. Weight, it weighs more than some other bikes, but still really goodBottom Line: This bike was a huge jump from the Trek 1200 that I was riding. I love it. It rides well, corners incredibly (with the EA-90SLX I put on it) and climbs really well. It weighs a little much, but it is a good quality frame, and if you put better components on it, you could get a sub 17lb bike
Favorite Ride: Something Hilly
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Bike Setup: Stock except RaceFace Cadence bar, Origin 8 carbon seatpost, new seat (Selle Italia Flite) EA-90SLX wheels
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stoive
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 15, 2009
Strengths: Solid, stable, held its line beautifully through the corners, light, comfortable, lovely finish.Weaknesses: Swapped them out the Mavic Aksium Race wheels at the time of purchase - they were heavy!Bottom Line: This review is for the 2009 F4SL; I picked mine up last Friday. After sitting out a weekend of storms & work, there was a break in the weather so I took a long lunch-hour & hit the road. First impressions are that I am stoked with how solid & "planted" the bike feels, while still being light & comfortable. Very happy that I upgraded to the 3T Ergosum bar at purchase - I feel so much more comfortable & confident in the drops than I ever have before. I read a lot of reviews & shopped around a bit - I am very happy with this purchase. I will update this review after a few months of riding.
Favorite Ride: Up THEN Down
Price Paid:
$2990.00
Purchased At: Cycle, Sport Nutriti
Similar Products Used: Lemond Maillot Jeune, Cervelo R3
Bike Setup: Stock except for TTT Arc Team stem & Ergosum carbon bar and Easton EA 70 wheels
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dpeaves25
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 12, 2008
Strengths: Bang for the buck.
Stiff frame.
Quick acceleration.
Paint - I like red bikes!Weaknesses: The stock saddle is a little narrow for me (I just bought a Koobi PRS to replace the stock saddle).
Wheelset is not equal to the rest of the components and a bit heavy (I am thinking about replacing with the ROL Volant wheelset).Bottom Line: This is my first road bike and I absolute love it! I was looking for a carbon road bike and I came across a 2006 closeout model marked down about $500. I have rode 700 miles so far and everything still feels rock solid. This bike may be slightly heavier than other carbon bikes but it is very stiff which I like (I weigh 225lb so I value stiffness). I am sold on Felt and I will buy another one if I ever need a new bike. I am not saying you should buy a felt but defiantly test ride one before you make your decision.
Favorite Ride: anything away from the city
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At: Webster Bicycle
Similar Products Used: Test rode the Giant OCR, Specialized Roubaix and Trek 5000
Bike Setup: All stock except replaced tires with Conti GP 4000s and replaced saddle with Koobi PRS.
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edorwart
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 10, 2007
Strengths: Nice and stiff, great group for the money. Looks nice but that is subjective.Weaknesses: Seat is hard and the stock brakes are marginal. Upgrade your brakepads right away if you are going to be making high speed stops, the factory pads started to tear up my Ritchey Protocol wheels. Changed to Dura Ace pads and now no problems.Bottom Line: My first road bike and i love it. It is a great group for the money. Yes the wheels are a little heavy but they are good for beating around town. Changing to a Carbon Fiber bar made a huge difference in the quality of the ride. The seat is very hard, but again most people change the seat anyway. I cannot leave things alone and have made manu upgrades to the bike, but as sold it is a good ride.
Favorite Ride: anyplace where the cars are few and I can keep it on the big chainring.
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At: Guys Bike Feastervil
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: 2006 Felt F4C 60cm
Koobi Tri Seat
FSA K-Wing 44cm
Dura-Ace Crankset 53/39
Dura-Ace 11/21 Cassette
Ritchey WCS 4 Axis Stem
Ritchey WCS Pro Peloton Pedals
Ritchey WCS Protocol Wheels
Maxxis Super-thin Tubes
Ritchey WCS Race Slicks
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Chad Devlin
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 10, 2007
Strengths: VALUE. Especially at the sale price. The bike accelerates well, climbs well and is very responsive and stable in high-speed cornering. The carbon frame really deadens the road buzz and personally, limiting road vibration was a must.
The groupset is excellent and stock seat is not too shabby, but after 30 miles in the saddle really start to loose feeling...Weaknesses: Weight. The frame is a little heavy. The bike is not as snappy as say, the Giant TCR C2.
Handlebars are 46cm, which for me is way too wide, and were promptly replaced.Bottom Line: I've been a mountain biker for 15 years, but I am new to road. I picked up the F4C based upon value and being a closeout for 06, there wasn't a better deal to be had.
My rating is based upon limited experience with road bikes and while I know there are many bikes out there far superior to the F4C, I give it a 5 based upon the value and performance at this pricepoint.
The bike weighs without pedals almost 19lbs and the frame without fork at 2.85 lbs(per Alan at Felt.)
As for the wheels, I can't say they are bad or good. They are a bit on the heavy side and make some bearing noise(like the bearings are too tight)I am 165# and they feel stiff and responsive. I hope to get something lighter and use these for training.
Favorite Ride: I'll ride most anything.
Price Paid:
$1399.00
Purchased At: Bike n Hike Portland
Similar Products Used: Only other experience is with a Giant TCR C3 and older Trek 1000.
Bike Setup: Stock, except 42cm Ritchey Pro bars and yellow Crank Bros Candy pedals.
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