I quite liked the Btwin bike that was posted here couple of days ago, but its not available in my size. So i started looking for alternatvie within a resonable price range. I think this comes very close to it. And they have all the sizes.
Specification:
Frame: Felt Endurance Road FLite Custom Butted aluminum, Hydroform TIG-welded construction, threaded BB, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Fork: Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance carbon fiber blades, ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" aluminum steer tube
Shimano Tiagra 4700 shifters
Shimano Tiagra 4700 Front deraileur
Shimano Tiagra 4700 Rear Long Cage (GS) derailleur 10 speed
Shimano Tiagra 4700 chainset (34/50 compact)
KMC 10 speed chain
Shimano cassette 11-32T
Felt SuperLite Road VariableShape handlebar
Felt VariableAngle stem
Felt SuperLite Road seatpost
Felt Endurance Road saddle
Wheelset: Felt Road RSL3 (tubeless ready) wheels with Felt All Weather tires
Weight: 9.79kg
Boxed Bike, will need to be assembled by a competent mechanic.
Top comments
yannarascala
28 Dec 1610#21
Voted hot for two reasons
1) it's a cracking price for the spec
2) to counterbalance the dozens of mobile phones on the HUKD timeline, as it seems to be overtaking the main page. We need more posts on items to improve our health, not to help us become couch potatoes
mattrixdesign2
1 Jan 173#138
Yes, definitely. Sportsdirect a quality and trusty supplier of bikes.
nathb
29 Dec 163#97
Sorry it was a little over 10kg when I started, I kept a record for future references lol:
FSA Tempo chainset & square BB -> Shimano 105 5800 chainset &BB -550g
Felt Wheels -> Fulcrum Racing Quattros -300g
Vittoria Zaffiro Tyres -> Vittoria Rubino pro -250g
Sunrace Cassette -> Tiagra Cassette -50g
Felt Brakes -> Shimano 105 5800 -100g
Felt Seatpost -> Chinese carbon post -100g
Felt Innertubes -> Continental tubes -130g
Felt Saddle -> Madison Prime Saddle -80g
& a few other bits not worth mentioning, but round about 1.6kg total weight shedding...
Hope that helps :confused:
afroylnt to rugman
28 Dec 163#13
what is it with road bikers being proud of using a small cassette range? I have been road cycling now for 3 years and see no issue with using a 11-32 cassette. Although in the summer I am relatively fit (did Ride Lndon 100 this year) my right knee won't allow me to put much power through it so I need to spin up hills so would happily stay with an 11-32 cassette. I have a 12-30 now.
All comments (192)
broadyo796
28 Dec 162#1
Outstanding deal this, if anyone can put a better road bike up against this for £500 I'll eat my own feet.
jonesinamillion
28 Dec 16#2
lovely thing for the money, hot!
cirian1975
28 Dec 16#3
£499 for a Tiagra 4700 (which is basically last gen 105) and its a Felt, awesome price.
sparklehedgehog
28 Dec 16#4
Nothing wrong with this and a good looking bike too
villageidiotdan
28 Dec 161#5
Hmm, tempting but feel like I should wait on my cycle to work scheme in April...I just can't get excited about Evans range which I'm limited to.
Rickardo to villageidiotdan
28 Dec 161#10
If you're a higher rate tax payer, then, yes, wait!
rugman
28 Dec 16#6
Excellent entry into road cycling, you will not find a main brand, fully 2016 tiagra equipped (apart from brakes) ready built, in every size available, at this price anywhere else. Sensible cassette range too for beginners
If you are thinking of getting into road cycling this coming year, and have a budget of around £500, this is the bike you need
afroylnt to rugman
28 Dec 163#13
what is it with road bikers being proud of using a small cassette range? I have been road cycling now for 3 years and see no issue with using a 11-32 cassette. Although in the summer I am relatively fit (did Ride Lndon 100 this year) my right knee won't allow me to put much power through it so I need to spin up hills so would happily stay with an 11-32 cassette. I have a 12-30 now.
afroylnt
28 Dec 161#7
fantasic deal - almost tempted just to get the 4700 groupset then sell it with my old tiagra 10 speed - buying groupsets on their own costs so much....
rogan8
28 Dec 162#8
Looks like good value but realise it does need to be fully assembled
rugman to rogan8
28 Dec 161#11
Twist and tighten the handlebars, and fix the pedals, you'll find that with any mail order bike
skdotcom
28 Dec 162#9
What....no pedals ? ..... :smiley:
rodman
28 Dec 161#12
IanElk
28 Dec 161#14
Looks good, tempted!
4.6% TopCashBack as well :smiley:
Popester
28 Dec 161#15
Anybody else noticed the £29.99 delivery costs?
Farhan83 to Popester
28 Dec 161#17
It's free if u select 2 day dpd service.
Free shipping on this item to United Kingdom
DPD 1-2 Days: FREE
DPD Next Day: £ 4.00
DPD Saturday: £ 7.99
DPD Saturday Pre 12 Noon: £ 9.95
rugman
28 Dec 161#16
My comment was meant that if you are a beginner and/or relatively unfit and/or in a hilly area a 11-32 is a good choice until fitness improves (or keeping you on the bike and not pushing it up hills). My bike came with a 11-25 (I have a 11-32 to go on bike, haven't got round to fitting yet) so the big hill for my commute kills my knees, and like you, like to keep my cadence up at the expense of speed...no snobbery meant on my part
afroylnt to rugman
28 Dec 16#20
Understand and makes sense to use a small ranged cassette if your knees & legs are strong and you are racing but for most other people I don't see the point.....
villageidiotdan
28 Dec 16#18
Thanks. For my sins, yes I am. To be fair, I think I need to use my old Trek 1.0 more and 10yrs later 2nd hand it's not a bad bike
Popester
28 Dec 16#19
Thanks, i was looking at some of the cyclocross bikes for which they don't give this option.
yannarascala
28 Dec 1610#21
Voted hot for two reasons
1) it's a cracking price for the spec
2) to counterbalance the dozens of mobile phones on the HUKD timeline, as it seems to be overtaking the main page. We need more posts on items to improve our health, not to help us become couch potatoes
ronald_twiggs
28 Dec 161#22
£500 squid for a bike ! You can get a car for that, with double the amount of wheels.
il_capo to ronald_twiggs
28 Dec 16#24
Including your MOT, vehicle duty and insurance? I doubt it.
I prefer something with disc brakes but this is a decent deal if you're after a road bike.
TimBarks
28 Dec 16#23
Also 4.4% cash back with quidco
Johnmcl7
28 Dec 161#25
It's irritating as I went from a 10 speed 11-32 to a new 11 speed bike with 11-28, if I want to change the cassette I need to change the derailleur to a medium cage one so not going to bother. I never saw any downside to the wider cassette and though I'm a good hill climber (probably my main strength on the road biker coming from MTB's), on really steep climbs even on a 50/34, I needed the 32 tooth to keep some semblance of a cadence which I find contrary to what I feel, is faster than standing on the pedals and pushing that way as I have to with the 28 tooth I have now.
I've always been inclined to stand on the pedals for hills but I found when using the gradient readout on my Garmin and monitoring my speed that I'm quicker when I keep seated and can also keep that pace for longer as well.
Cracking deal on the bike, the new Tiagra looks great in the darkened grey colours similar to the higher end parts.
John
eande2
28 Dec 16#26
Anyone know what the max tyre size this takes - think it comes with 25, but wonder if takes 28
Judosteffer
28 Dec 16#27
This video has 28mm on https://youtu.be/e5Tv8mLZRUc That bike is a stunning bargain. I have the Tiagra 4700 groupset and it is lovely.
TacticalTimbo
28 Dec 16#28
Slightly over 6.1ft, 56" or 58"?
rev6 to TacticalTimbo
28 Dec 161#31
I'd go for 56
francozola
28 Dec 16#29
I have a Felt F95 with RS501's at the mo, would this be a worthwhile upgrade?
Umibenokafuka1
28 Dec 16#30
Would you mind explaining this comment, please? I fall in to that category and really want a first road bike but am not sure whether to buy now or wait and go through CtW. Thanks in advance
cr3sp0
28 Dec 16#32
Doubt you'll get any pedals with this, you'll have to purchase these separately as it depends on what shoes, cleats you choose to use. Great price though!
I'm sure Rickardo's link covers it but you should check the particulars of your scheme; where you can buy from and how they handle residual value (early days the scheme got a bad rap for employers charging a high residual value to release ownership of the bike that eroded your savings - they now should put it on a lease extension that costs nothing allowing it to erode to zero).
Boxrick
28 Dec 16#35
I'd definitely go for the larger, im 6.15 and find 58" too small, 56 will be tiny.
mattrixdesign2
28 Dec 16#36
Great spec and price, would make a very decent durable bike.
budgio
28 Dec 16#37
I,m 6ft exactly and find the 58 to be perfect for me.
TacticalTimbo
28 Dec 16#38
I was thinking 58 myself, is your experience here with Felt sizing?
I am 5f 9i... not sure between the 54 or 56? I have a M triban 540 (a HUKD deal) which fits well that corresponds to a 55...
I work in the UK but might snap this up for my family home in USA... in USD with no vat comes out to $534 and free delivery!
TacticalTimbo
28 Dec 161#42
I didn't say only option... Just noticed that 58" is okay for 6ft by Felt's reckoning. I realise there's a window, but surely if 58" could work for a 6 footer, it'll surely be good for someone a little over 6.1ft
rev6
28 Dec 16#43
Okay :smiley:
Hootwo
28 Dec 16#44
Superb for the money. Hot!
turkeywelder
28 Dec 161#45
How well does this stack up against the Charge Plug 3 at Evans for £549?
Oooooo, good question. To be fair, as it's my C2W vendor I'd be interested to see what people think Evans offer in the sub £800 range that beats this as that's kind of what I'd be looking at
redtony68
28 Dec 16#47
depends what you want.the felt will be faster,more of a road bike. you can use the plug off road/commuting, canal paths,gravel etc. plug has disc brakes so better breaking in the wet
othen
28 Dec 16#48
Well, that is true enough :-)
I bought a nice Saab convertible for £500 two years ago - it is still running well and was a lot of metal, plastic, rubber and leather for the money. I still think this is a good deal though, if I could justify changing my nice B'twin for something of only marginally higher specification I'd probably buy one, so I've added some heat.
Bal00chi
28 Dec 16#49
I'll stick to this.
chrisbass
28 Dec 161#50
not really, save up and spend a bit more, go for at least 105 groupset.
tawse57
28 Dec 16#51
Does this come with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0?
tawse57
28 Dec 16#52
I got burnt off by one of those on the Mumbles Road a few months ago. They can't half go.
dstarastins
28 Dec 16#53
cracking price / geometry and groupset . even the wheels aren't too bad . bit heavy though but it's an entry level and someone with trained legs will still destroy a newbie on a 6kg bike, but light bikes just feel soo goood ..
jamgin
28 Dec 16#54
Have fun polluting the environment in your 4 wheeled monstrosity.
As George Orwell wrote:
'4 wheels bad. 2 wheels good'
dstarastins
28 Dec 16#55
+ don't remember ever seeing a brand new car for 500 pounds :smile:
manapausejp
28 Dec 161#56
Cold, only 1gb of RAM ... ;-) I kid, I kid... if I wasn't such a lazy **** I'd be tempted myself
Absolute steal at this price. Great bike. Voted hot.
cycleman
28 Dec 16#62
I'd go for 58.
Great spec for the price, quite surprised actually.
dstarastins
28 Dec 16#63
this one still seems to be the best deal .
Bailey550
28 Dec 16#64
Does anyone know if this bike is suitable for a tall guy ?(6ft 3) looks like 58 is on the edge of whether it would be okay.
dstarastins
28 Dec 16#65
atm only have the wheelset left , will get the rest soon :smile: nothing too fancy but a well fitted carbon bike with carbon wheels definitely feels nice. however - definitely not a necessity.
Judosteffer
28 Dec 16#66
the Verenti is also a very, very nice bike, and quality all round. The paint job on the Verenti Technique is lovely in the flesh as well. I have a couple of mates who bought the Technique. I would say the Verenti is actually a better "all rounder" as it can easily take full mudguards, but still fit 28mm tyres. They are both great bikes though and this Felt is still a great bargain. Personal preference really, which do you like the look of best?
dstarastins
28 Dec 16#67
oops. thought that they're shimano r501 or something like that . so not too great. but that's common practice
dstarastins
28 Dec 16#68
better wheels , looks cooler . cockpit , saddle and seatpost seems worse though. dare I say - 2 different bikes ? Felt is more of a training / club ride bike and the Verenti more for touring .
Farhan83
28 Dec 16#69
I'm Just under 6 foot, thinking of getting 56. I persume its Large.
ruil1990
28 Dec 16#70
Really good deal and not even as many of the cycling hating comments as usual. And currently top rated HUKD deal of the day.
Long may it continue
rev6
28 Dec 16#71
54/56 would work. 56 probably best.
ELVIS_THE_PELVIS
28 Dec 16#72
[quote=broadyo796]Outstanding deal this, if anyone can put a better road bike up against this for £500 I'll eat my own feet
fffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
n3m3s1s
28 Dec 16#73
What ? Comment says "Sensible cassette range too.." and that matches the cassette that you choose ?
mecheekymonkey
28 Dec 16#74
I have no idea about brand of bikes or putting one together, but tempted to get one to ride to work with. How easy is it to self assemble?? Assuming the brake and gear levers need putting together on the handlebars?!
letterboxfortom
28 Dec 16#75
how fast can i go on this?
BruceEBonus
28 Dec 16#76
My first bike. And I still have it. Is a Specialized Allez with same groupset as this. Money has been saved by everything else being in house. But swap the wheels and you'll get a very good bike which will last years. Top,quality aluminium is as good as crap,quality carbon. Read this for positive reviews ... http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/reviews/road-bikes/felt-z85
nate49LS
29 Dec 16#77
That's the 2010 model
rev6
29 Dec 16#78
Straighten handlebars, and fit pedals. Easy peasy.
BruceEBonus
29 Dec 16#79
Yes. My Allez was the 2011. But to be honest it's Tiagra is great for most riders on a budget. As is this bargain. You can't go wrong here.
Farhan83
29 Dec 16#80
I have only bought bikes from halfords or my local bike shop. So im in the same boat no idea, but reading at comments here it should be quiet easy. :smiley:
kelly78
29 Dec 16#81
My c2w bike was the cube attain Sl disc from tredz, amazing vfm.
deany76
29 Dec 16#82
whats the rule of thumb for 51" to 58" or should you already know if £500 is being spent.
ps
good to read the majority of helpful informative posts I thought I was on the wrong site for a minute!
roof30
29 Dec 16#83
Wow, Tiagra for £500? That's a bargain. If anyone is looking to get their first road bike, or a winter hack, then you won't go wrong with this.
Judosteffer
29 Dec 16#84
The Felt has a bigger stack height, so will actually feel more upright. They are very similar geometries though. The Verenti does has a great paint job in the flesh. both bikes are great. but if you want to fit mudguards, the Verenti Technique is the one to get.
Judosteffer
29 Dec 16#85
Yes, fine. 58cm will be perfect for 6 foot 3.
hamish234
29 Dec 16#86
Fantastic bike. Geometry of the Z series is great esp if you have neck / back probs. Less pressure on the spine and more natural riding position.
mattrixdesign2
29 Dec 161#87
Lol how long is a piece of string.
Say 20miles: New cyclist, riding on your own, 12-14mph... Fit cyclist 20mph+, group cycling add 2-3mph.
Down hill, 50mph+, uphill down to waking speed lol.
Judosteffer
29 Dec 16#88
FYI... These bikes sell for approx £375 second hand on eBay, so if you don't get on with it. You probably won't lose out too much.
BrianSewell
29 Dec 16#89
Sorry guys but this is BSO territory
TheGreatMogul
29 Dec 162#90
Last bike I owned was a Raleigh Chopper.
lehappymerchant
29 Dec 16#91
Voted cold, it's too cold outside to cycle in.
mattrixdesign2
29 Dec 16#92
Lol.
jnigel26
29 Dec 16#93
Vanessa will probably get one of those and personalise it by putting a Z at the end. :laughing:
Nice bike. Hot.
jnigel26
29 Dec 16#94
You've just been given the axe!
nathb
29 Dec 16#95
I'm 6ft and bought a Felt F95 as my first road bike, mine's the 58cm one and it fits perfectly.
It started as a 10kg bike, a few upgrades later once I knew I enjoyed road cycling it now weighs 9kg and is a very capable bike.
:man:
Farhan83
29 Dec 16#96
What upgrades did you do mate ?
nathb
29 Dec 163#97
Sorry it was a little over 10kg when I started, I kept a record for future references lol:
FSA Tempo chainset & square BB -> Shimano 105 5800 chainset &BB -550g
Felt Wheels -> Fulcrum Racing Quattros -300g
Vittoria Zaffiro Tyres -> Vittoria Rubino pro -250g
Sunrace Cassette -> Tiagra Cassette -50g
Felt Brakes -> Shimano 105 5800 -100g
Felt Seatpost -> Chinese carbon post -100g
Felt Innertubes -> Continental tubes -130g
Felt Saddle -> Madison Prime Saddle -80g
& a few other bits not worth mentioning, but round about 1.6kg total weight shedding...
Hope that helps :confused:
Farhan83
29 Dec 16#98
Wow that's lots of upgrades . How much did that set you back ?
rev6
29 Dec 16#99
Looks like around £400
Farhan83
29 Dec 16#100
Yea seems like it, but probably around £250mark if had sold his old parts.
nathb
29 Dec 16#101
Yeah about £330-350 less what I sold the old things for. But that's over a twelve month or so period with savvy shopping. :smiley:
morrig
29 Dec 16#102
Bit worrying how tight especially on the rear wheel if it goes out of true a bit to much and hits stays unless you have a spoke key and know how to re-true temporary on a ride?
rev6
29 Dec 16#103
Yeah. Looks tight. I'd stick to 25
be4con
29 Dec 16#104
I'm guessing from the comments that although the geometry of this is good for long rides you couldn't put mudguards or a rack on it? Looking for a first bike for general road use but that might be good for short touring.
cad999
29 Dec 16#105
Good value Bike.
fergee
29 Dec 16#106
I've never ridden a felt, but just bought myself a second hand (250 miles on the clock) Cannondale Synapse 105 5800 disc for £600. I'm 115kg and 6 foot and the 58 fits me perfect, it also has the benefit of being able to fun on 28 tyres for us fatties. I have put a pair of Raceblade pro XL mudguards on it for those looking for a pair of mudguards that need no clearance (bloody amazing). I'm not sure how comfortable this would be for a beginner (as its being advertised as an entry level bike) so i would advise those starting out or perhaps rounder than they would like to be to try before you buy. I would also advise a free fitting somewhere (Evans perhaps) as its a common mistake to go for a bigger frame than you require and end up over reaching (very sore back and shoulders). This does seem like a good buy though.....and anything that gets people cycling is hot from me:)
diond
29 Dec 162#107
Trigger's broom :smiley:
nathb
29 Dec 16#108
Haha, the frame/stem/handlebars/shifters/mechs have all stayed the same :stuck_out_tongue:
Sinbad
29 Dec 16#109
As a result of all the comments, I've just placed an order!
A question though: I prefer "normal" pedals with toe clips although I may go for something more specialist later. Any recommendations for something suitable for this bike?
amehra09
30 Dec 16#110
what should be the right size for 5'9" ? 54 or 56 ?
rev6
30 Dec 16#111
Either should be OK. 56 could be a little big for you.
amelia4321
30 Dec 16#112
Very comfortable for a first time cyclist to start off on and gain confidence with.
dan1979
30 Dec 16#113
All pedals use the same threading so any kind you fancy will be suitable.
amehra09
30 Dec 16#114
How about the saddle height ? Will I have to sit too high on a 54 with respect to the handle bars? Just wondering if 56 will make it a more comfortable ride? Sorry for ammateurish questions. New to biking.
rev6
30 Dec 16#115
Higher yes. 56 will have less of a drop, but more of a reach.
budgio
30 Dec 16#116
I was toying with one of these for the winter but went for the £299 Raleigh Revenio 1 at Global bike.Claris is good enough for me this time of year.bike was delivered in 24hrs aswell and it a beautiful bike for the cash.
be4con
30 Dec 16#117
I'm about your build (same height, 5kg less), do you think I will find the 25 tyres too skittish? I was looking at the 58 too
rugman
30 Dec 16#118
Great deal
fergee
30 Dec 16#119
With 28 tyres you dont have to inflate to ridiculous pressures, and they offer more cushioning. i actually tried to get 32's on my Cannondale but they just rubbed. I do see guys bigger than me out on 25's and even some on 23's!, they must be inflated at about 140psi! I have never had a pinch flat running on 28's but i have had them on 25's. I always like as much rubber on the road as possible, especially given the roads in rural cheshire.
Definitely go for the 54cm. I'm 5'8" and have a 54cm Felt Z4 which I find marginally too long...would prefer slightly smaller frame with more seat post out.
Slick_uk
30 Dec 16#123
Was looking for a decent new road bike about this price, thanks to the OP
Buckster
30 Dec 16#124
51cm seems the smallest - is that small enough for someone that is 5'4 ?
cjd1977
31 Dec 16#125
To the people who know, how does this bike compare spec/value wise with the below x3 Boardman Bikes?
Boxed Bike, will need to be assembled by a competent mechanic.
Presumably this bike isn't part built and only needs the wheels, pedals and stem/handlebars turning 90 degrees and tightening
glorybeef
31 Dec 16#127
A sexy bike indeed. Heat. Also if you live near a city there's free schemes where you can turn up to a workshop and get advice on maintenance/adjusting. They are called something different in every area
The Governor
31 Dec 161#128
I just signed up in our benefit window this month, we also are limited to Evans (who seem to have a rubbish range of bikes overall), although they do apparently allow us to go to Cycleworld in Portsmouth as there is no local Evans shop, so hoping they have a better range, I know Cycleworld sell Giant at least...
villageidiotdan
31 Dec 16#129
Oh cool, good to know. I'm a little too.near Reading to pull that one off but may give it a go! :smiley:
SPLE22
31 Dec 16#130
Btwin bike for the same price
The Governor
31 Dec 16#131
As far as I know that is a national deal, when I spoke to Cycleworld they didn't ask where I lived/worked or anything. I need to go in and speak to them in the next couple of weeks so if I find out more I'll try and remember to let you know :smiley:
That said, if I saw something decent through Evans I'd be as inclined to go for that too, I'm not really clued up on all the different makes and the cyclists I know of on other forums aren't exactly forthcoming with information!
flamingpenguin
31 Dec 16#132
Looks like a great buy but I need something which is a bit more versatile e.g. Capable of carrying panniers and been ridden on tow paths etc. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good value tourer?
ClashInDevon
31 Dec 16#133
As per post #45 of this thread, the Charge Plug 3 at Evans for £549 would look to fit the bill.
broadyo796
1 Jan 17#134
Which one?
snappyfish
1 Jan 172#135
cold prefer sports direct.
mattrixdesign2
1 Jan 17#136
Aye, you would get a great bike from Sports Direct, some Reebok badged special deal.
snappyfish
1 Jan 17#137
Exactly a good deal at sports direct.
mattrixdesign2
1 Jan 173#138
Yes, definitely. Sportsdirect a quality and trusty supplier of bikes.
Rhythmeister
1 Jan 17#139
If that was a Cannondale with that spec it'd be 50% more expensive! Also, bloody yanks, *carbon fibre, aluminium :man:
Rhythmeister
1 Jan 17#140
Because sometimes you want to minimise the jump between two gears so you're not spinning too much or over exerting yourself for extended periods on sportives :confused:
threluja
1 Jan 17#141
Looks like a good crowd here so looking for some advice. I have been getting back into riding this year and have been riding mostly trails on a Boardman MX Comp which has been fun. I have an old Bianchi Pro SL as per here http://www.apibikes.com/htmlpages/bianchiroad.htm which I did a couple of thousand k's on about 15 years ago. It's not in bad nick, would this (felt) be a much better ride?
Opinions greatly received before I go road riding again.
Judosteffer
1 Jan 171#142
That Bianchi is a great bike a sought after! check out the "neo retro velo" Facebook group. people upgrade them slightly, give em a new lease of life, and they are ready to go again for thousands of miles.
Judosteffer
1 Jan 17#143
its better than the Comp. Not quite as good as the team. but it's a total bargain.
threluja
1 Jan 17#144
Thank you I'll take a look, so basically you'd stick with the Bianchi as long as it rides well.
Judosteffer
1 Jan 17#145
yes absolutely! the Bianchi is a great bike! maybe get it serviced by your local bike shop if it's not been ridden for ages. but it's a classic frame, that will still keep up with modern bikes.
tdm
2 Jan 17#146
This looks like a great deal. The new Tiagra groupset is great. Easily as good as the old 10-speed 105 or even Ultegra
M1LFHunter
3 Jan 171#147
You know what they say, if you can't ride an MTB, just give in, realise you're a failure and get a road bike. It keeps them off the trails anyway.
IanElk
3 Jan 17#148
Mine has just arrived - Looks good. It does need quite a bit of assembly - front brake and stem are supplied separately. No pedals (as expected).
bigmo7
3 Jan 17#149
Have been riding on an Allez specialised bike for a year or two now (bought second hand) and now know that I enjoy cycling enough to keep doing it.
Would this be a good bike to go for? I was looking at the Contend SL1 from Giant but that was a grand...
Any help is much appreciated!
IanElk
3 Jan 17#150
Just started assembling mine - rear brake is setup the wrong way (for UK). Right lever operates rear brake... Not too bad though - the outer cables are split so should be able to swap over easily.
Zoof
4 Jan 17#151
Once I've bought this along with decent tyres, pedals and getting my local bike shop to assemble it (it's completely unassembled right?) - it comes to just under £700. Is this bike still worth this price?
masterbruce
4 Jan 17#152
No. You can get 105 groupset
IanElk
4 Jan 171#153
It's not completely unassembled (chainset, gears, rear wheel, rear brake etc. are all in place). You could do the basic final assembly yourself and then get the bike shop to check / setup for you (if you wanted to save on cost). Pedals £20 ish (I bought Shimano SPD M520). What's wrong with the standard tyres?
Do you reckon this bike is still a good deal if I'm paying around £650 for it?
IanElk
4 Jan 17#155
I will try the included tyres and see how I get on - can always upgrade later. I haven't had a road bike for 20+ years so I am out of touch with tyres technology etc. Mine has cost me under £500 including pedals (after taking TopCashBack into account) - which I think is a bargain. Even at £650 it's not a bad buy for a bike which had a list price of £899 - and you might get a few quid for the tyres you take off.
villageidiotdan
4 Jan 17#156
Not to go off track but consider the reflex version, the reflective tape is really visible and in the 1000 miles I've had them I've not experienced the problems that someone on CRC said they had of it coming unstuck
rugman
4 Jan 17#157
Same tyre sub £55 delivered if you don't need the tubes (reuse the supplied tubes that came with bike)
Managed to get on on my new Z85 last night - it's absolutely brilliant - fast, comfortable and great looking. An absolute steal for £500 (and only £25 to have it assembled from my local shop).
Could buy 5 of these and still have change for some shoes I can't walk in.
Zoof
7 Jan 172#164
Just received mine and got it built by my local bike shop!
I've had a £150 hybrid bike for the past 6 years, so this should be a good experience! I did make an error with the pedals though. As I'm new to this - I didn't realise these pedals weren't 'normal' pedals when I ordered them, until my friend said "Oh, you went for SPD pedals" (I didn't know what these were!) Doh, I'll change those I guess!
booboobeaker
7 Jan 17#165
Please note the B'TWIN ultra 700 is better if fit one of the sizes available.
It's a better groupset, ready assembled and the best part of a kilo lighter. The wheels are better too.
Rgds
mike___j
9 Jan 17#173
Can anyone confirm how this bike arrives, it says it needs to be built, does that mean it's literally a bare frame that needs BB fitting, all the groupset and cables fitting, bars taping etc or is it mostly built and just needs some last minute assembly of the bars like a wiggle bike?
Farhan83
10 Jan 171#174
Stem and front brake calipers are supplied seperatly you will have to do them, they are the main ones.
rodman
10 Jan 17#175
Thnaks for your pictures, I wonder whats grey color looks like in real.
andyg1978
10 Jan 171#176
I ordered a grey one on Sunday, will post some pictures when it arrives.
tardigradus
10 Jan 17#177
Guys, do you know how does this frameset compare to Planet X RT-58 V2 frameset?
Might consider swapping if it's worth it (and I like the look of Planet :laughing:. Thanks!
mivabilow
10 Jan 17#178
Thankfully with new components it's not too bad as you don't have to worry about parts fatigue and everything was already well lubricated. But just a heads up, if you are not comfortable wrenching on your bike and tuning it up, you will be thrown through a loop on those tasks.
rodman
10 Jan 17#179
£525.00 now
tardigradus
11 Jan 17#180
The bike + Merlin Wear Road Helmet bundle still showing £520 total price though.
johanhunte
13 Jan 17#181
where is the bundle shown as i cant find it
tardigradus
13 Jan 17#182
it was in the right bottom part of the page (desktop).
looks like it's gone now :disappointed:
barzut
13 Jan 17#183
Just returned from my first test ride. Very happy with its performance. My first road bike. Last bike was a giant roam xr2 hybrid 2012 and I loved that thing until some **** stole it, but I have a feeling my new acquisition is going to replace the void left in my heart pretty quickly
barzut
13 Jan 17#184
rodman
20 Jan 17#185
pictures do not work!
ClashInDevon
20 Jan 17#186
This should work:
villageidiotdan
21 Jan 17#187
Good man, I reckon grey is the winner
alpha1beta2
22 Jan 17#188
i have to start training for a 9 day 1000 mile cycling event. Anyone has any experience with Endurance cycling who can guide me if this is bike is good enough for the event or should i invest in something high end? I don't mind upgrading few components if needed.
Also, how much does it typically cost to get it assembled by a professional mechanic? And I am guessing, i will need to get it fitted as well, is that extra or that happens as part of assembly?
Thanks,
D
perfectmark
25 Jan 17#189
Should be fine for that, I would just see if you can try one out somewhere to check the size. The only thing you will probably need to change is the tyres and maybe get some lights and bags that strap to the bike.
mark37
27 Jan 17#190
I'm not quite clear on this - are you saying wait because the scheme at your work is not live until April, or is there an improvement coming to the benefits of the scheme and so anyone buying on CTW should wait until April?
villageidiotdan
27 Jan 17#191
Sorry not to be clear. The former, no improvements to the C2W scheme, just that there will be better deals available through the scheme when working in tax savings versus buying this one outside of the scheme.
tiler
28 Jan 17#192
Hi
So having been measured at my local I apparently need a 52, given I have a choice of 51 or 54 then which way do I go with this ?
Should I get this bike does anyone know if I can put Continental Grand Prix 4-Season 28's on it and if so can I use the existing wheels.
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Opening post
Specification:
Frame: Felt Endurance Road FLite Custom Butted aluminum, Hydroform TIG-welded construction, threaded BB, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Fork: Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance carbon fiber blades, ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" aluminum steer tube
Shimano Tiagra 4700 shifters
Shimano Tiagra 4700 Front deraileur
Shimano Tiagra 4700 Rear Long Cage (GS) derailleur 10 speed
Shimano Tiagra 4700 chainset (34/50 compact)
KMC 10 speed chain
Shimano cassette 11-32T
Felt SuperLite Road VariableShape handlebar
Felt VariableAngle stem
Felt SuperLite Road seatpost
Felt Endurance Road saddle
Wheelset: Felt Road RSL3 (tubeless ready) wheels with Felt All Weather tires
Weight: 9.79kg
Boxed Bike, will need to be assembled by a competent mechanic.
Top comments
1) it's a cracking price for the spec
2) to counterbalance the dozens of mobile phones on the HUKD timeline, as it seems to be overtaking the main page. We need more posts on items to improve our health, not to help us become couch potatoes
FSA Tempo chainset & square BB -> Shimano 105 5800 chainset &BB -550g
Felt Wheels -> Fulcrum Racing Quattros -300g
Vittoria Zaffiro Tyres -> Vittoria Rubino pro -250g
Sunrace Cassette -> Tiagra Cassette -50g
Felt Brakes -> Shimano 105 5800 -100g
Felt Seatpost -> Chinese carbon post -100g
Felt Innertubes -> Continental tubes -130g
Felt Saddle -> Madison Prime Saddle -80g
& a few other bits not worth mentioning, but round about 1.6kg total weight shedding...
Hope that helps :confused:
All comments (192)
If you are thinking of getting into road cycling this coming year, and have a budget of around £500, this is the bike you need
4.6% TopCashBack as well :smiley:
Free shipping on this item to United Kingdom
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1) it's a cracking price for the spec
2) to counterbalance the dozens of mobile phones on the HUKD timeline, as it seems to be overtaking the main page. We need more posts on items to improve our health, not to help us become couch potatoes
I prefer something with disc brakes but this is a decent deal if you're after a road bike.
I've always been inclined to stand on the pedals for hills but I found when using the gradient readout on my Garmin and monitoring my speed that I'm quicker when I keep seated and can also keep that pace for longer as well.
Cracking deal on the bike, the new Tiagra looks great in the darkened grey colours similar to the higher end parts.
John
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-18360/
on their site, they offer 58" as a reccomended option for 6ft also... http://www.feltbicycles.com/International/Single-Nav/Inside-Felt/Resources/Bike-Sizing.aspx
I work in the UK but might snap this up for my family home in USA... in USD with no vat comes out to $534 and free delivery!
https://www.evanscycles.com/charge-plug-3-2016-road-bike-EV240639
I bought a nice Saab convertible for £500 two years ago - it is still running well and was a lot of metal, plastic, rubber and leather for the money. I still think this is a good deal though, if I could justify changing my nice B'twin for something of only marginally higher specification I'd probably buy one, so I've added some heat.
As George Orwell wrote:
'4 wheels bad. 2 wheels good'
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-technique-tiagra-2016/
https://www.btwin.com/en/road-bikes/fitness-road-bikes/18702-triban-540-fb-road-bike-black-grey-orange.html
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-evo-pro-sora-3000-se
http://www.hargreaves-cycles.co.uk/news/cannondale-synapse-tiagra-disc-only-499--4/
Great spec for the price, quite surprised actually.
this one still seems to be the best deal .
Long may it continue
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http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/reviews/road-bikes/felt-z85
ps
good to read the majority of helpful informative posts I thought I was on the wrong site for a minute!
Say 20miles: New cyclist, riding on your own, 12-14mph... Fit cyclist 20mph+, group cycling add 2-3mph.
Down hill, 50mph+, uphill down to waking speed lol.
Nice bike. Hot.
It started as a 10kg bike, a few upgrades later once I knew I enjoyed road cycling it now weighs 9kg and is a very capable bike.
:man:
FSA Tempo chainset & square BB -> Shimano 105 5800 chainset &BB -550g
Felt Wheels -> Fulcrum Racing Quattros -300g
Vittoria Zaffiro Tyres -> Vittoria Rubino pro -250g
Sunrace Cassette -> Tiagra Cassette -50g
Felt Brakes -> Shimano 105 5800 -100g
Felt Seatpost -> Chinese carbon post -100g
Felt Innertubes -> Continental tubes -130g
Felt Saddle -> Madison Prime Saddle -80g
& a few other bits not worth mentioning, but round about 1.6kg total weight shedding...
Hope that helps :confused:
A question though: I prefer "normal" pedals with toe clips although I may go for something more specialist later. Any recommendations for something suitable for this bike?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/fuji-sportif-1-1-d-road-bike-2015/rp-prod149504
Boardman Road Team Carbon Bike
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-team-carbon-bike
Boardman Road Comp Bike
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-comp-bike
Boardman Road Sport Bike
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-sport-bike
Any advice/help would be appreciated
Cheers
Presumably this bike isn't part built and only needs the wheels, pedals and stem/handlebars turning 90 degrees and tightening
That said, if I saw something decent through Evans I'd be as inclined to go for that too, I'm not really clued up on all the different makes and the cyclists I know of on other forums aren't exactly forthcoming with information!
Opinions greatly received before I go road riding again.
Would this be a good bike to go for? I was looking at the Contend SL1 from Giant but that was a grand...
Any help is much appreciated!
I I've just heard the felt standard tyres aren't that great, and I live in a place where not all the roads are smooth, so just wanted something a bit more durable like these : https://www.merlincycles.com/continental-grand-prix-4000-s-ii-folding-road-tyres-gp4000s-ii-with-2-free-inner-tubes-700c-71989.html
Do you reckon this bike is still a good deal if I'm paying around £650 for it?
https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/continental-grand-prix-4000s-ii-folding-road-tyre-twin-pack-config.html
Could buy 5 of these and still have change for some shoes I can't walk in.
I've had a £150 hybrid bike for the past 6 years, so this should be a good experience! I did make an error with the pedals though. As I'm new to this - I didn't realise these pedals weren't 'normal' pedals when I ordered them, until my friend said "Oh, you went for SPD pedals" (I didn't know what these were!) Doh, I'll change those I guess!
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultra-700-af-road-bike-105-id_8324331.html
Seems a shame to not try them since you've got them, they're easy to get used too.
You'd need a pair of road shoes to try them, something like these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/
This bike is DEEPLY average
https://www.edinburghbicycle.com/giant-defy-2-16.html
Rgds
Might consider swapping if it's worth it (and I like the look of Planet :laughing:. Thanks!
looks like it's gone now :disappointed:
Just returned from my first test ride. Very happy with its performance. My first road bike. Last bike was a giant roam xr2 hybrid 2012 and I loved that thing until some **** stole it, but I have a feeling my new acquisition is going to replace the void left in my heart pretty quickly
Also, how much does it typically cost to get it assembled by a professional mechanic? And I am guessing, i will need to get it fitted as well, is that extra or that happens as part of assembly?
Thanks,
D
So having been measured at my local I apparently need a 52, given I have a choice of 51 or 54 then which way do I go with this ?
Should I get this bike does anyone know if I can put Continental Grand Prix 4-Season 28's on it and if so can I use the existing wheels.
Appreciate your comments .