Cycling has been with the people for several centuries and has never lost its charm. Many people ride bikes just for fun, others race with passion, and there are those who consider bikes as a means to maintain health. Nevertheless, aiming for speed is one of the true joys of cycling. When you paddle your …
Technology
Equilink Suspension Overview ’08
The Challenge Started with a clean paper sheet to develop Felt’s new full suspension design platform, we knew more than anyone about the challenges lying ahead. At the moment, there are three big “obstacles” that we have to face: 1) The existing patents are difficult to protect. 2) The fresh concepts are hard to prove …
Track Overview
Track Overview ’08 Track racing is nothing new, but it is widely loved by all of the riders. Exciting, thrilling, and energetic, the world shines bright when you engage in track racing. Track racing is not only a hobby, it is now a prestigious sport with thousands of awards all around the world. How Did …
Virtue Series Overview ’08
For the rider who wants the ultimate trail bike, whether you’re doing 24-hour races or doing longer cross country rides, even aggressive trail riding, the Virtue is designed to suit all of those categories. It’s a very versatile bike! Development Process & Achievements The Virtue category was Felt’s first line of bikes that utilized our …
Urban Alternative Overview ’08
Out of many good reasons, the biggest one that forces us to create a new specific category for these bike models rather than aggregating them with others is unconventionality. (Yes, unconventionality in design!) And that unconventionality element is the downright key that allows our models to meet various needs of different riders; even of those …
TK1 and Aerodynamics: All You Need To Know
Sarah Hammer Wind Tunnel Testing Her TK1 Sarah Hammer – the world’s most decorated track athlete – is now testing the Felt TK1 in her Wind Tunnel debut, but got her clavicle broken in the women’s points race final. What is Felt? To start off, Felt is a well-established bicycle company founded by Jim Felt …
CycloCross Overview
CycloCross Overview ’08 A cyclocross race is probably one of the wildest and most exciting bike races that you could possibly try, and it has gained huge fame since the first race. Being in a winter race, wheels sink deep in the mud and your heart beats fast with every cycle that you paddle, this …