The F75 takes Felt’s SuperLite 7005 aluminum frame and combines it with a carbon fiber fork and seatpost for increased responsiveness. The Shimano 11-speed 105 and lightweight compact crank gives you the smooth shifting and gear range for any grade. The F75 over-delivers and is the perfect bike for riders ready to take racing to the next level.
Undoubtedly, but this is the best spec that I've come across for the price when searching on behalf of my friend. Majority of bikes in this price range come with some 105, but not the crankset or brakes.
Standard Hollowtech 2, 68mm with a Sora 165mm crankset. Used one spacer on the drive side to match the chainline up the factory one, which was shifting ok out of the box. Didn't have any facing up issues, seems perfectly flat for external brackets.
I did read somewhere that frame and forks are used in something else (maybe a Mekk?) and it's sold with a better groupset, so I guessed that an external one would probably fit with no facing issues anyway.
winchman
21 Sep 16#42
What BB did you use, what length?
rugman
21 Sep 16#41
Oh just to add, the bike performed perfectly on a Cherbourg last weekend covering about 100 miles. I even saw a lad ride up the stage 2 cherbourg finish of the tour de France on a CP50 when we were over there at the beginning of July!!
cheapbiker
21 Sep 161#40
Bummer. I bought one of these to add to my collection and now it's my main bike and I ride it to work most days and into some pretty decent Strava times as well.
The only thing I've changed out were tyres, saving about 200g, a proper shimano crankset and external BB as I wanted to move to 165mm cranks for a knee problem and a new saddle. Probably saved 500g in total and the bike is awesome. Flipped the stem for a more relaxed position and that's it. The frame and forks are pretty nice and absorb a load of road buzz although I've had a couple of chips I've had to cover with laquer but that can happen to any bike.
When I've destroyed my Sora groupset I'll stick 105 on it and then probably be done upgrading. The r500s are pretty bullet-proof for today's poor roads and you're spending a lot to save not much weight if you change the wheels.
In short I thoroughly recommend the CP50. It won't get the Bianchi crowd drooling at the café but to me it's more motivating catching people on a cheap bike.
robwdavies
21 Sep 16#39
Never said that. Every road user has a duty of care to everyone else on the road. Of course there are cyclists who ride dangerously, but the issue with cycling safety on the roads of the U.K. is far more rooted in the attitudes and actions of car (and other vehicle) drivers than it is the cyclists. Even if every cyclist rode perfectly there would still be plenty of drivers getting wound up, throwing abuse, driving to intimidate, etc.
Jefft
21 Sep 16#38
And cyclists don't ride dangerously??
SteUK
21 Sep 16#37
Fingers crossed! I read back through some of the feedback and another person received a broken example. My 'replacement' hasn't been shipped yet. They better well not just patch up the returned one and send it back out. I will be furious!
SteUK
21 Sep 16#36
Hehe! Don't think I would have wanted to take the risk of riding it. Who knows what stresses/knocks the frame would have taken.
rugman
21 Sep 16#35
That really is a bummer, sorry to hear of your woes. Hope the replacement arrives intact, luckily mine arrived perfectly packaged otherwise would not of recommended. It's a proper bargain, and ready to go out of the box. The only thing I changed were the tyres to gp4000s. Good luck
nathb
21 Sep 16#34
"They only do refunds" - does that mean you got to keep the first bike? :smiley:
SteUK
20 Sep 16#33
Took a punt on one of these after seeing your recommendation. Read all the forums from the last few years and took the plunge.
Wish I could sit here and sing the bikes praises, but I can't...because Argos/Parcelforce have conspired against me and managed to ruin the bike before I got it in my hands! Box arrived with the rear cassette poking out of the packaging where the wheel had obviously moved and decided it needed more lateral space. The box was fully open on arrival, not by myself! Who knows what fell out or 'fell out'. As Argos only do refunds (pffff), I had to make a fresh order. Managed to bag the last one available. If this one gets damaged in transit I will have no choice but to unleash a personal, one man scathing daily attack on Argos via social media. Watch this space!
nathb
15 Sep 16#32
The GT is a very impressive bike, I think I'd take it over the felt purely for the discs - just means consistent braking in all conditions.
how does this compare to the decathlon b'twin 540 105 priced at 650 or the 700af priced at 750 please? buying a road bike in next week or so and merlin is not far from where i work! not had a bike since i was a kid so all advice accepted
badger636 to beavis2007
14 Sep 161#22
I'd go with the felt if I was you, not a fan of the btwin build quality, some bits just look/feel cheap to me. This would be a fantastic first bike, and will last you for years, or until you get the bug and get greedy!!
keithbereal to beavis2007
15 Sep 16#29
I have the 700 AF....quality bike for the money. I think it was described as one of the best bikes under 1K
Dr Zoidberg
15 Sep 16#28
You're recommending that people buy a bike with lower spec, two years ago?
A nice idea, but a little impractical.
Optimumsaver
13 Sep 16#12
For my money the Pinnacle Dolomite 5 from Evans is better, hydraulic disc brakes are nice.
pukenukem to Optimumsaver
14 Sep 16#27
To be fair, the bike you're referring to is over £200 more than this, and while it is a nice bike (and defo worth a look), it's not a fair comparison to this deal given the price difference imo.
This bike is a cracking deal, and especially having a FULL 105 groupset. While hydraulic brakes are nice, the 105s brakes are not too shabby themselves and nobody will have any problems stopping. Heat from me!
charles w
14 Sep 161#26
Personally I'd hold off as in the next few months there will be as good or better deals around. Happens each and every winter as they want to get rid of old stock.
beavis2007
14 Sep 16#25
many thanks for all those knowledgeable replies maybe i need to spend extra to get the felt then! hopefully they will have it in my size!
nathb
14 Sep 161#24
The B'Twin 700af is a very nice looking bike, I've seen them in store.
But I wouldn't pay full asking price for one, even with decathlons amazing customer service and 365 day quibble free return policy.
Therefore I'd take the felt, which is a well regarded fast frame (even if a little unforgiving). I actually replaced the seatpost with a Chinese carbon which has helped a little.
PcTechSpecialist
14 Sep 161#23
take this with a pinch of salt but I have heard some QC issues with some of Felts own branded wheels. Usually resulting in a snapped spoke not long after taking ownership of the bike. Im not sure if this is still a thing but I thought i would mention as I was looking at getting a Felt bicycle in the past. They do make some really nice bikes
akexuk
14 Sep 16#21
Great bike. Fantastic price for the specs
andrew22
14 Sep 16#19
Wiggle only have one size 48 in stock, and their 'price match' includes the competitors delivery cost, so would be no cheaper anyway.
OrribleHarry
14 Sep 16#18
Hot from me.
rugman
14 Sep 16#17
Full carbon 'forum favorite' Venutra CP50 still available for £399. I got one 3 months ago and love it
if I had £700 to spend on a bike then I think this is what I'd buy. have some heat.
MAdam98
13 Sep 16#13
Mine has 105 brakes and rear/front mechanical and shifters with a better than 105 crankset.
Just realised it was the older model. It did cost £600 tho!!!
Holeinone
13 Sep 16#11
Just thought it was worth a try, you never know???
Holeinone
13 Sep 16#9
Contact Team Tinkoff as they have decided not to carry on after this season. They will have tons of gear to get rid of. It's just an idea but give it a try, you never know? Snooze you lose!
buddn07 to Holeinone
13 Sep 16#10
Most of it goes to staff and family/friends of staff from what I've heard.
I know Movistar actually sell the ex-pro bikes through Canyon!
afroylnt
13 Sep 16#8
Good price
chrisbass
13 Sep 161#7
that's £100 more and doesn't have a full 105 groupset
nathb
13 Sep 16#5
I've got an F95 (looks to be the same frame) that has been upgraded to a mix of 5800/6800 and fulcrum quattros - it's a fantastic bike, very comfortable and lightning quick at turning.
However don't forget to add £29.99 postage to the £645.00
buddn07 to nathb
13 Sep 162#6
Didn't notice that the shipping wasn't included.
Definitely worth getting Wiggle to pricematch, so that you can get free delivery then!
Is £100 more expensive than this, and comes with a Shimano R500 crankset.
MAdam98
13 Sep 16#3
Alur 700
sparklehedgehog
13 Sep 16#1
Alternatives are about for similar money so shop around
buddn07 to sparklehedgehog
13 Sep 164#2
Undoubtedly, but this is the best spec that I've come across for the price when searching on behalf of my friend. Majority of bikes in this price range come with some 105, but not the crankset or brakes.
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Would make a great step up from an entry level bike! Full 105 5800 11 speed groupset by the looks of it.
Tubless ready wheels. Alu frame with Carbon Forks.
Should be able to get Wiggle to price match if that's your preference as well.
4% Quidco or TCB on new bikes from Merlin, or 2% from Wiggle
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From the Merlin site:
Felt F75 Road Bike - 105 5800 11 Speed Groupset - 2016
The F75 takes Felt’s SuperLite 7005 aluminum frame and combines it with a carbon fiber fork and seatpost for increased responsiveness. The Shimano 11-speed 105 and lightweight compact crank gives you the smooth shifting and gear range for any grade. The F75 over-delivers and is the perfect bike for riders ready to take racing to the next level.
Specification:
Frame: Felt Race Road SuperLite Custom Butted 7005 aluminum, Dynaform TIG-welded construction, threaded BB, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Fork: Felt Race Road UHC Performance carbon fiber blades, ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" aluminum steer tube
Shimano 105 5800 11 speed shifters
Shimano 105 5800 front deraileur
Shimano 105 5800 SS rear deraileur
Shimano 105 5800 chainset (34/50)
Shimano 11-speed chain
Shimano cassette 11-28T
Felt SuperLite Road VariableShape handlebar
Felt SuperLite stem
Felt Race Road UHC Performance carbon fiber seatpost
Prologo Nago Evo T2.0 saddle
Wheelset: Felt Road RSL3 (tubeless ready) wheels
Schwalbe Lugano tyres
Weight: 8.84kg
£645.00 + £29.99 shipping = £674.99
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Does anyone have any suggestions for the best value road bike for between £500-£600?
Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks
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I did read somewhere that frame and forks are used in something else (maybe a Mekk?) and it's sold with a better groupset, so I guessed that an external one would probably fit with no facing issues anyway.
The only thing I've changed out were tyres, saving about 200g, a proper shimano crankset and external BB as I wanted to move to 165mm cranks for a knee problem and a new saddle. Probably saved 500g in total and the bike is awesome. Flipped the stem for a more relaxed position and that's it. The frame and forks are pretty nice and absorb a load of road buzz although I've had a couple of chips I've had to cover with laquer but that can happen to any bike.
When I've destroyed my Sora groupset I'll stick 105 on it and then probably be done upgrading. The r500s are pretty bullet-proof for today's poor roads and you're spending a lot to save not much weight if you change the wheels.
In short I thoroughly recommend the CP50. It won't get the Bianchi crowd drooling at the café but to me it's more motivating catching people on a cheap bike.
Wish I could sit here and sing the bikes praises, but I can't...because Argos/Parcelforce have conspired against me and managed to ruin the bike before I got it in my hands! Box arrived with the rear cassette poking out of the packaging where the wheel had obviously moved and decided it needed more lateral space. The box was fully open on arrival, not by myself! Who knows what fell out or 'fell out'. As Argos only do refunds (pffff), I had to make a fresh order. Managed to bag the last one available. If this one gets damaged in transit I will have no choice but to unleash a personal, one man scathing daily attack on Argos via social media. Watch this space!
Comparable
Think I'd go for one with discs, admittedly not an all out speed machine..
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/road-bikes-c5/road-c37/charge-plug-4-road-bike-2016-p13835
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-grade-al-105-2016-adventure-road-bike/
A nice idea, but a little impractical.
This bike is a cracking deal, and especially having a FULL 105 groupset. While hydraulic brakes are nice, the 105s brakes are not too shabby themselves and nobody will have any problems stopping. Heat from me!
But I wouldn't pay full asking price for one, even with decathlons amazing customer service and 365 day quibble free return policy.
Therefore I'd take the felt, which is a well regarded fast frame (even if a little unforgiving). I actually replaced the seatpost with a Chinese carbon which has helped a little.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ventura-CP50-700c-23-Inch-Pro-Road-Bike-Unisex-/351740435081?hash=item51e55d1a89:g:tgoAAOSwV0RXtPDf
There's a large thread on this here
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/carbon-ventura-cp50-was-799-99-now-399-99-free-c-c-free-delivery-argos-1977749
This one is Shimano 105
Sora is 2 levels below 105, there is a big difference.
Just realised it was the older model. It did cost £600 tho!!!
I know Movistar actually sell the ex-pro bikes through Canyon!
However don't forget to add £29.99 postage to the £645.00
Definitely worth getting Wiggle to pricematch, so that you can get free delivery then!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f75-2016/