2017 Felt VR3

The spirit of adventurous road riding. The Felt VR3 is a comfortable and efficient endurance road bike that makes the ideal companion for long distance adventures.

The lightweight UHC Advanced carbon fibre frame is built using Felts MMC and InsideOut construction techniques for a superior ride quality. TeXtreme carbon fibre is built into the frame and allows the Felt engineers to use more carbon and less resin for a lightweight and finely tuned chassis. The endurance-oriented geometry offers a comfortable and efficient riding position for long days in the saddle.

The VR offers a smooth ride, even over rough road surfaces, thanks to the endurance-tuned compliance offered by the design and carbon layup. The rear triangle features bridgeless seat stays that are positioned outboard of the seatube and are tuned to ensure maximum rear wheel compliance while maintaining lateral stiffness for efficient power transfer. The carbon fork and front triangle work together to reduce rider fatigue on long rides by mitigating road vibrations.

 Ready to take on rough road adventures tyre clearance is greater than most road bikes and the VR can handle up to 30mm wide tyres. Through axles front and rear add stiffness while mudguard mounts allow you to fit extra winter protection.

The super-slick shifting Shimano Ultegra 11 speed drivetrain is combined with a super-compact Rotor 3D30 Adventure chainset and wide range cassette to give you the ideal range of gears for long routes with steep climbs. The Shimano RS805 hydraulic disc brakes give you confident stopping power in all weather conditions.

The Felt VR3 is and endurance bike that is ready for whatever journey the road presents.

Key Features:

• UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fibre frame for a smooth and efficient ride
• Full carbon fork with tapered steerer for precise steering and a smoother ride
• Shimano Ultegra 2x11 speed drivetrain for super-slick shifting and a wide gear range
• Shimano RS 805hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power
• Sizes: 43cm, 47cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
• Colour: Matte Carbon (Blue, Red)
• Weight: 8.8kg, 56cm (Tredz tested - with pedals)

The Felt VR3 2017 Features are:

Frame: Felt Variable Road UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, BB386 bottom bracket standard and 12 x 142mm with Syntace style thru axle dropouts, flat-mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, mechanical (internal) or electronic (internal) cable routing 

Fork: Felt Variable Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific ControlTaper carbon fiber steer tube and carbon fiber steer tube, crown, blades with flat- mount disc standard and 12 x 100mm Maxle style dropouts

Headset: 51 - 61cm: FSA NO.38/42, 1.125|| - 1.5|| sealed cartridge bearing

Bars: Felt VR OS SuperLite Road VariableShape, short 65mm reach, 125mm drop, Ø35mm, 51cm = 420mm, 54cm = 440mm, 56 - 61cm = 460mmFelt VelvetGel Tape with 3M Reflective BaseFelt Bubble-Tech ||F Wing||

Stem: Felt VR OS SuperLite, ±6° rise, Ø35mm, 43cm =60mm, 47cm =80mm, 51cm =90mm,54 - 56cm =100mm, 58cm =110mm, 61cm =120mm

Speed: 22

Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra

Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra long cage

Shifters Shimano R685 Hydraulic

Chainset: Rotor 3D30 Adventure Crank, 43-47cm=167.5mm, 51cm= 170mm, 54-56cm= 172.5mm, 58-61cm= 175mmRotor 46/30T

Bottom Bracket: FSA PF30

Cassette: Shimano 11-speed, 11-32T

Chain: Shimano 11-speed

Front Brake: Shimano RS805 Hydraulic Disc with Shimano Ice-Tech 160mm rotor

Rear Brake: Shimano RS805 Hydraulic Disc with Shimano Ice-Tech 140mm rotor

Rims: Shimano WH-RX31

Front Hub: Shimano 12mm front hub

Rear Hub: Shimano 12mm rear hub

Spokes: Stainless steel butted and bladed straight pull spokes, 24F/24R

Tyres: Schwalbe ONE Folding V-Guard OneStar Compound 700c x 28c Front, Schwalbe ONE Folding V-Guard OneStar Compound 700c x 28c Rear

Seatpost: Felt VR UHC Performance carbon fiber, Ø27.2mm, 330mm length

Pedals: N/A

Weight: TBA