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gjc985
10-08-2015, 07:32 PM
Thinking of building up a Felt AR1 this winter and wanted to see if anyone has any experience/reviews? Looking for thoughts on comfort and ride quality. I'll be building it up with red 22. Thanks!
wallymann
10-08-2015, 07:37 PM
dude i ride with has that setup, loves it!

http://majortaylorcycling.org/bikes/edwin_felt_aero-road.jpg
beeatnik
10-08-2015, 07:43 PM
It's a badazz bika.
Uncle Jam's Army
10-08-2015, 07:44 PM
Sorry I can't offer any real experience with it. Two guys I know are on the AR FRD. They love the bike. I'd be riding one, too, if I could swing it. Hopefully soon.
bcroslin
10-08-2015, 07:51 PM
A bunch of dudes in my neck of the woods ride them and everyone has nothing but great things to say about them. Felt was great customer service IMO. I owned an F1 and the top tube cracked and it was replaced no questions asked.
shovelhd
10-08-2015, 08:51 PM
What year? The early models weren't so great, heavy and slow handling, but nowadays they are the flagship model. The standard geometry is only available as a frame kit. The F1 bike used to be the flagship.

I had a warranty issue with Felt which they determined to be impact damage, but they still sold me an Fc frame kit (now the F1) at half list. It's a great frame.
gjc985
10-08-2015, 09:16 PM
I'm probably going with the 2016 AR1. The FRD model is a lot more expensive and I've heard you can only run shimano... Not sure if that's true. It really is a sexy bike. All I need to decide is bars, stem and wheels.
Uncle Jam's Army
10-08-2015, 09:37 PM
I'm probably going with the 2016 AR1. The FRD model is a lot more expensive and I've heard you can only run shimano... Not sure if that's true. It really is a sexy bike. All I need to decide is bars, stem and wheels.

Go big or go home.:p
ColnagoFan
10-08-2015, 10:01 PM
I'm probably going with the 2016 AR1. The FRD model is a lot more expensive and I've heard you can only run shimano... Not sure if that's true. It really is a sexy bike. All I need to decide is bars, stem and wheels.

I think you could run SRAM, wireless anyway...haha...whenever that is out!
Campy EPS wires have a bigger end, so won't fit in many electronic frames...
gjc985
10-09-2015, 06:22 AM
Gonna go with red 22. I don't know if I'll ever get into the electronic shifting.
oldpotatoe
10-09-2015, 07:33 AM
I think you could run SRAM, wireless anyway...haha...whenever that is out!
Campy EPS wires have a bigger end, so won't fit in many electronic frames...

7mm connector and I don't think any frames that are electronic today cannot accept a 7mm vice di2 6mm, connector. Certainly not 'many'. IMHO.
ColnagoFan
10-09-2015, 09:51 AM
7mm connector and I don't think any frames that are electronic today cannot accept a 7mm vice di2 6mm, connector. Certainly not 'many'. IMHO.

Yup, frames designed around older 7970 Di2 should work, but not the new stuff...
gjc985
12-17-2015, 01:03 PM
Just purchased the ar1 frame and was wondering if your buddy needs to take off the crank to change the brake pads? I've never dealt with direct mount before.

dude i ride with has that setup, loves it!

http://majortaylorcycling.org/bikes/edwin_felt_aero-road.jpg
earlfoss
12-17-2015, 01:17 PM
Dan Holloway has been racing on one of those for the past couple years and it doesn't seem to hold him back at all. I have read good things about those and nearly bought one for myself in August but the rear brake setup just didn't appeal to me.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/04/gallery/pro-bike-gallery-daniel-holloways-felt-ar1_368121
wallymann
12-17-2015, 02:21 PM
Just purchased the ar1 frame and was wondering if your buddy needs to take off the crank to change the brake pads? I've never dealt with direct mount before.

nope. remove rear wheel, plenty of room.

from holloway's bike, looks to be plenty of room to access pad-bolts as well:

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/04/IMG_1357-659x440.jpg
shovelhd
12-17-2015, 07:57 PM
That is one sweet looking AR.
mistermo
12-18-2015, 04:33 AM
What's the difference between an AR1 and an ARD? (or an F1 and an FRD?)
allezdude
12-18-2015, 05:29 AM
I've got a 2014 AR3 (same generation as the pics posted in this thread) and think it's a great bike. Looking at the big tubes you'd think the ride would be harsh but the stays and seat post have been engineered to offer some road compliance. The aero tests I've read say it's the best out there. Regarding fit, they size big and for you slammers, with the tallish head tubes, you might need to run a -17 stem. Biggest complaint is maintaining saddle tilt with the stock seatpost head. I've got a 58 and have concluded that it's actually too big (coming from a 57 Spesh) so probably moving it in the spring. Hope that helps.
gjc985
12-18-2015, 07:08 AM
FRD is a their highest grade carbon and built strictly for electronic groupsets. I believe the AR1 is 100g heavier and designed for mechanical groups

What's the difference between an AR1 and an ARD? (or an F1 and an FRD?)