Felt, makers of the world's fastest time trial and track bikes, have recently released the Felt B12, an addition to the TT/TRI series that are made with time trials and triathlons in mind. That should give you some idea about what the B12 is all about - achieving the fastest time possible on the road. The Felt B12 manages this because every tiny part of the bike has been designed to eliminate any possibility of drag.
No part of the design process is left to chance, and this is made clear by the fact that Felt used Computational Fluid Dynamic software from CD-Adapco to ensure that the B12 was as aerodynamic as possible. Small details like these build up to make a bike that performs sublimely on the road.
Another feature of the Felt B12 that again goes to show that no part of the bike is overlooked is the use of internal cable routing. By placing cables within the frame the possibility of wind drag is eliminated and contaminants cannot hinder the brake or shifter cables. As well as these practical functions, internal cable routing also gives the bike a sleek and professional look.
The B12 frame ranges in size from 48cm-60cm, but whichever bike you choose you can be assured that the weight will be minimal (the 56cm frame weighs 8.82kg) making it much quicker on the road. The frame manages to be so light yet solid because it is made from a unique carbon fibre blend. Felt is obviously proud of the frame as it also sells it separately.
Felt does produce bikes that are more technologically advanced than the B12, but these bikes, amongst the very best in the world, approach the 10,000 mark. If you're looking for a bike that maintains the best features of Felt's top-shelf bikes with a price tag that will spare your blushes, the B12 at 2,700 is the perfect option.
No part of the design process is left to chance, and this is made clear by the fact that Felt used Computational Fluid Dynamic software from CD-Adapco to ensure that the B12 was as aerodynamic as possible. Small details like these build up to make a bike that performs sublimely on the road.
Another feature of the Felt B12 that again goes to show that no part of the bike is overlooked is the use of internal cable routing. By placing cables within the frame the possibility of wind drag is eliminated and contaminants cannot hinder the brake or shifter cables. As well as these practical functions, internal cable routing also gives the bike a sleek and professional look.
The B12 frame ranges in size from 48cm-60cm, but whichever bike you choose you can be assured that the weight will be minimal (the 56cm frame weighs 8.82kg) making it much quicker on the road. The frame manages to be so light yet solid because it is made from a unique carbon fibre blend. Felt is obviously proud of the frame as it also sells it separately.
Felt does produce bikes that are more technologically advanced than the B12, but these bikes, amongst the very best in the world, approach the 10,000 mark. If you're looking for a bike that maintains the best features of Felt's top-shelf bikes with a price tag that will spare your blushes, the B12 at 2,700 is the perfect option.
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