The 2010 Felt Time Trial and Triathlon bicycles are wind-tunnel developed and boast having the “fastest UCI-legal bike in the world.” At the top of the 2010 line, the Felt DA (above) has won countless professional road races, Ironman triathlons and amateur events worldwide. Design innovations include the Bayonetâ„¢ 2 Steering System, which effectively moves the fork’s steerer outside the frame and increases steering stiffness by 60 percent, a front-wheel-conforming downtube and aerodynamic seattube-conforming seatpost, which also reduce wind drag.
The DA has a Felt Tri Specific UHC-Nano Ultra Hybrid Composite Modulus Modular carbon fiber frame w/ 3KP finish. Full aero tubeset w/ front & rear wheel recesses, internal cable routing, and forged horizontal dropouts. The Felt Bayonet II fork has carbon blades, dropouts, crown & external steerer w/ the Felt 1 bearing compression device.
All of the 650c and 700c TT and Tri bicycles (except the S32) have the same geometry. Felt currently uses three types of its own design-specific blends of carbon fiber: UHC-Nano, UHM and HM. Read more on these materials below in the Technology section.
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2010 DA SPECS
- Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS79 bar end shifters
- BL-79 Dura-Ace SLR aero brake levers
- Dura-Ace braze on front derailleur, Dura-Ace rear derailleur
- Dura-Ace, 53/39T crankset,
- Dura-Ace chain,
- Dura-Ace 11-23T cassette
- Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 front/ 7800 rear dual pivot brakes front w/ Cartridge brake shoes for Carbon rims
- Devox Bayonet UHC-Nano carbon fiber base bar w/ integrated Adjustable Length UHC Carbon Æ’ Bend Tri-position extensions & UHC Carbon Fiber arm rests w/ gel arm rest pads,
- Felt Bayonet II integrated CNC machined aluminum stem,
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost,
- Felt 3.1 Team Issue Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover w/ Carbon Fiber Inserts & extended length CrN-Ti rails
- Front wheel: Zipp 808, 16 radially laced spokes; 82mm deep carbon tubular rim,
- rear wheel: Zipp 1080 20 spokes 108mm deep carbon tubular rim
- MSRP: $8,999
The DA is also now available with an optional upgrade to the advanced Shimano Di2 electronic shifting. MSRP: $9,999
2010 B2 PRO
Built with UHM Ultra High Modulus carbon fiber, the B2 Pro’s frame is lightweight and efficient. Like the DA, the B2 Pro, B2 R, and B2 all have full aero tubeset w/ front & rear wheel recesses, internal cable routing, forged horizontal dropouts, and Bayonet 2 Steering System. Felt Bayonet II fork, carbon blades, dropouts, crown & external steerer w/ Felt 1 bearing compression device.
The B2 Pro, B2 R and B2 all use the Felt Tri specific UHM blend of carbon fiber for the frame and fork.
SPECS
- Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS78 bar end shifters
- TRP Carbon aero brake levers
- Dura-Ace braze on front derailleur, Dura-Ace rear derailleur
- Dura-Ace, 53/39T crankset
- Ultegra chain, 12-25T cassette
- SuperLight dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Bayonet UHC-Nano carbon fiber base bar w/ integrated Adjustable Length 7075 aluminum Æ’ Bend Tri-position extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel arm rest pads
- Felt Bayonet II integrated CNC machined aluminum stem
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost
- Felt 3.1 Team Issue Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover w/ Carbon Fiber Inserts & extended length CrN-Ti rails
- Front wheel: Zipp 404, 16 radially laced spokes; 58mm deep carbon clincher rim
- rear wheel: Zipp 808 20 spokes 82mm deep carbon clincher rim
- MSRP: $6,499
2010 B2 R
The B2 R is the SRAM RED version of the B2. The UHM Ultra High Modulus carbon fiber frame and Bayonet II fork, TTR-2 wheelsets, bar, seat, seat post, etc are the same.
SPECS
- SRAM R2C Double Tap bar End Shifter
- SRAM brake Levers
- Red braze on front derailleur, Red rear derailleur
- RED GXP, 53/39T crankset
- SRAM 10 speed chain w/ PowerLock
- OG-1070 12-25T cassette
- SuperLight dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Bayonet 6061 T6 base bar w/ integrated Adjustable Length UHC Carbon Æ’ Bend Tri-position extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel arm rest pads
- Felt Bayonet II integrated CNC machined aluminum stem
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost
- Felt 3.2 Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover w/ Carbon Fiber Inserts & extended length hollow Cr-Mo rails
- Felt TTR-2 700c deep section aluminum w/ CNC machined braking surface 18H front/21H rear w/ DT Aero Bladed w/ aluminum nipples
- MSRP: $4,599
2010 B2
Like the other B2 bicycles, the B2 uses Felt’s Tri specific UHM Ultra-high Modulus Modular carbon fiber frame w/ 3KP Finish. Felt Bayonet II UHM fork, carbon blades, dropouts, crown & external steerer w/ Felt 1″ bearing compression device. Full aero tubeset w/ front & rear wheel recesses, internal cable routing, forged horizontal dropouts.
SPECS
- Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS78 bar end shifters
- TRP aero brake levers
- Dura-Ace braze on front derailleur, Dura-Ace rear derailleur
- FSA Gossamer TT Mega EXO2-pc, cold forged aluminum w/ CNC 7075/T6 Aero aluminum chainrings, 54/42T crankset,
- Shimano 10 speed chain,
- Shimano 12-25T cassette
- SuperLight dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Bayonet 6061 T6 base bar w/ integrated Adjustable Length UHC Carbon Æ’ Bend Tri-position extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel arm rest pads
- Felt Bayonet II integrated CNC machined aluminum stem
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost
- Felt 3.2 Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover w/ Carbon Fiber Inserts & extended length hollow Cr-Mo rails
- Felt TTR-2 700c deep section aluminum w/ CNC machined braking surface 18H front/21H rear w/ DT Aero Bladed w/ aluminum nipples
- MSRP: $3,799
2010 B12
The B12, B14 and B16 bikes use Felts Tri specific HM high modulus modular carbon fiber for the frame and fork. The B12 and B14 have the 3KP finish that the B16 does not. All three bikes have a full aero tubeset w/ front & rear wheel recesses, internal cable routing, forged horizontal dropouts.
The B12 also has a Felt 3.2 airfoil carbon fiber bladed fork w/ aluminum 1″ steerer.
SPECS
- Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS78 bar end shifters w/ TRP aero brake levers
- Ultegra braze on front derailleur, Ultegra rear derailleur
- Ultegra, 53/39T crankset
- Shimano 10 speed chain, 12-25T cassette
- SuperLight dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Bayonet 6061 T6 base bar w/ integrated Adjustable Length 7075 aluminum Æ’ Bend extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel arm rest pads
- Felt 3.1 6061 aluminum 3D forged stem
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost
- Felt 3.2 Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover w/ Carbon Fiber Inserts & extended length hollow Cr-Mo rails
- Felt TTR-3 700c 40mm deep section aluminum w/ CNC machined braking surface, 20H front/24H rear w/ DT Aero Bladed spokes
- MSRP: $2,999
2010 B14
The B14 uses Felts Tri specific HM high modulus modular carbon fiber for the frame and fork. The B14 and B16 both have a Felt 3.3 airfoil carbon fiber bladed fork w/ aluminum 1″ steerer.
SPECS
- 10 speed Shimano compatible bar end shifters w/ TRP aero brake levers
- Ultegra braze on front derailleur, Ultegra rear derailleur
- FSA Gossamer TT Mega EXO, 2-pc, cold forged aluminum w/ CNC 7075/T6 Aero aluminum chainrings, 54/42T crankset
- Shimano 10 speed chain, 12-25T cassette
- SuperLight dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Bayonet 6061 T6 base bar w/ integrated Adjustable Length 7075 aluminum Æ’ Bend extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel arm rest pads
- Felt 3.2 6061 aluminum 3D forged stem
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost
- Felt 3.3 Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover & extended length hollow Cr-Mo rails
- Felt TTR-3 700c 40mm deep aluminum w/ CNC machined braking surface, 24H front/28H rear w/ aero spokes
- MSRP: $2,499
2010 B16
The B16 uses the same Felt Tri specific HM high modulus modular carbon fiber for the frame and fork but without the 3KP finish. It has the same geometry, full aero tubeset w/ front & rear wheel recesses, internal cable routing, forged horizontal dropouts as the more lavishly built bikes in the line.
SPECS
- 10 speed Shimano compatible bar end shifters w/ TRP aero brake levers
- Shimano 105 braze on front derailleur, 105 rear derailleur
- FSA Gossamer Mega EXO, 2-pc, cold forged aluminum w/ CNC 7075/T6 aluminum chainring, 53/39T crankset
- Shimano 10 speed chain, 12-25T cassette
- Dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Tri Specific design: 6061 butted Aero base bar
- Adjustable Length 7075 aluminum Æ’ Bend extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel pads, Felt 3.2 6061 aluminum 3D forged stem
- Felt 3.1 UHM Carbon Fiber standard offset bladed monocoque seatpost
- Felt 3.3 Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover & extended length hollow Cr-Mo rails
- Felt TTR-4 700c 30mm deep aluminum w/ CNC machined braking surface, 24H front/28H rear w/ aero spokes
- MSRP: $1,999
2010 S32
The S32 has a Felt Tri specific custom butted Super-light 7005 smooth welded aluminum frame, carbon fiber fork, full aero ST w/ rear wheel recess & DT, CNC HT & BB shell, and forged horizontal dropouts. With an aero seatpost and wheelset, plus a Tri/TT-specific handlebar extension and base, the S32 makes training and racing more enjoyable and affordable.
SPECS
- 10 speed Shimano compatible bar end shifters w/ TRP aero brake levers
- Shimano 105 braze on front derailleur, 105 rear derailleur
- FC-R550, forged aluminum, 53/39T crankset
- Shimano 10 speed chain, 12-25T cassette
- Dual pivot brakes w/ Cartridge brake shoes
- Felt Tri Specific design: 6061 butted aero base bar
- Adjustable Length 7075 aluminum Æ’ Bend extensions & aluminum arm rests w/ gel pads
- Felt 3.2 6061 aluminum 3D forged stem
- Felt 3.3 aluminum dual position seatpost
- Felt 3.3 Tri/TT saddle w/ Carbon injected base, gel Nose, custom waterproof cover & extended length hollow Cr-Mo rails
- Felt TTR-4 700c 30mm deep aluminum w/ CNC machined braking surface, 24H front/28H rear w/ aero spokes
- MSRP: $1,399
TECHNOLOGY
Felt currently uses three types of its own design-specific blends of carbon fiber: UHC-Nano, UHM and HM.
UHC-Nano
UHC-Nano frames maximize the amount of Ultra High Modulus material that can be used. With most carbon bicycle frames, standard epoxy resin is used as a binder to hold the individual fibers together in their desired locations and orientations. Felt’s Nano Tech is anything but standard. It enhances the performance of the frame at the molecular level of the resin with a stronger bond between the individual fibers.
This system results in improved impact strength, but it also enhances the performance characteristics of the bike. How? By giving Felt engineers more options. With improved strength and impact resistance, they can use more of the Ultra High material to add stiffness without the frame becoming too fragile. The thinner walls, improved stiffness and snappy ride quality are all results of the Nano Tech resin.
With this material, Felt could have chosen to shave a few more grams off the UHC-Nano frames, but with the bikes already so light that their pro team mechanics sometimes have to add weight just to meet the UCI’s minimum competition weight, Felt instead increased the impact strength and stiffness. So their stiffest and lightest frame is now that much more durable.
Ultra High Modulus (UHM)
The raw fibers used in Felt’s Ultra High Modulus frames allow Felt engineers to meet their stringent requirements for rigidity and strength with less material than the High Modulus frames. The highly refined threads of UHM typically have a higher fiber to resin ratio, which results in a lightweight, lively frame that’s perfect for competitive riders and racers.
Similar to the way metallic frames gain ride quality and liveliness with thinner tube walls, the UHM fibers allows their designers to use incredibly thin-walled tubing. The end result? UHM frames are 20% lighter while remaining just as stiff and strong.
Working with UHM fibers does present certain engineering challenges. For instance, a fiber with more stiffness and strength is also more brittle. Though capable of sustaining massive loads, these fibers are less tolerant of tight-radius bends in the manufacturing process. So thoughtful design is critical. Felt engineers are careful to include as few tight bends as possible, which not only prevents the fibers from fracturing during manufacturing but also guarantees that the material yields the lightest possible frame.
High Modulus (HM)
Felt’s High Modulus clearly illustrates why carbon fiber is ideal for performance bicycle frames. Consider the facts: It’s eight times stronger than 3/2.5 titanium, more than three times stiffer than 6061 aluminum and less than one-fourth the density of steel. Moreover, it can be formed into a wide variety of shapes and exhibits nearly infinite fatigue life.
HM frames have that signature Felt feel and are perfect for riders who want a performance bike that’s strong enough to lasts for years. Even the least expensive carbon fiber road bike in Felt’s 2010 line, the F5 SL, uses premium grade high-modulus fibers for its sleek frame and all-carbon fork. The materials used in this entry-level carbon road racer are on par with many manufacturers’ top-of-the-line models.
