FELT Bikes

Rainyface

Have the option of buying another bike through the cycle to work scheme. Company have arranged some good deals with Releigh2work.
basically, I'd get a 20% discount off models from the ranges Raleigh, DiamondBack, Eurotrek, Felt, Trek and BH.

I currently have a Kellys ARC (which I bought off one of the lads on here)-which is going well, so I probably dont really need a new bike.

Anyone got any thoughts on the Felt Range - Budget would be in the region of 700-800 (after all the discounts and tax incentives etc).

They currently have one on display in my job at 7k...

Cheers in advance

Morgan

They're a good brand with a wide range. What are you looking for? Mountainbike? Road Bike? Singlespeed? Cross Bike?

Bear in mind you can only avail of the government incentive once every five years (with the same employer), so if you're planning on staying in the same job you might not want to rush into it.

tunney

Google the following:
Felt
Design flaw
Massive problem
No solution

kincsem

tunney wrote: »

Google the following:
Felt
Design flaw
Massive problem
No solution

When I Googled that I got an article about Whirlpool washing machines. I have a Felt bike and it is perfect. Please supply a link to the Felt design flaw massive problem no solution.

Rainyface

Sorry... Should have specified I'd be looking for a Road Bike.
Thanks for the comments

BaBiT

tunney wrote: »

Google the following:
Felt
Design flaw
Massive problem
No solution

OMG!! The space bar on a Sony SZ only works when pressed in the middle...That really is a massive problem

tunney

I was talking TT bikes.

Raam

tunney wrote: »

I was talking TT bikes.

this?
http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/felt/triathlon-bike/PRD_370268_5677crx.aspx

petethedrummer

Just spit it out!!!!

They shipped it with triangular wheels is my guess.

blorg

BaBiT wrote: »

OMG!! The space bar on a Sony SZ only works when pressed in the middle...That really is a massive problem

I have a Sony Vaio with a similar problem, it is actually really annoying. Bad enough when sitting at my desk, I can only imagine it would be a disaster in the middle of a race.

tunney

Sorry didn't mean to be cryptic - it is all over the web.

Seatpost is an issue but can be fixed.

Its a problem with all the 07/08 bikes and the Bayonet forks. They come loose and can't be permanently tightened. Besides the steering, braking and safety implications there is the damage that is done to the frame from the hammering of a lose bayonet fork/headset.

Its fixed on the 09 DA but the rest of the 09 Bayonet designs weren't fixed.

Raam

OK, so we've got seat-post clamp, triangular wheels and a space bar problem. What a shít bike.

shapez

I have a Felt F65. Alu. frame with Carbon fork and seat stays with full Ultegra groupset. I have to say it's an excellent bike. I am considering upgrading to something from the "Z" Series as this is a relaxed geometry for the endurance and sportif rides.

Would recommend one. And anyway, can someone point out an absolutely flawless bike to me??

serendip

Do any of the bike shops around Dublin stock Felt bikes? I'm considering getting a Felt Dispatch (fixie), but can't seem to find an Irish dealer.

Thanks.

Raam

serendip wrote: »

Do any of the bike shops around Dublin stock Felt bikes? I'm considering getting a Felt Dispatch (fixie), but can't seem to find an Irish dealer.

Thanks.

Eurocycles, I think

blorg

Eurocycles do them. In the back of my head I seem to recall seeing them in Joe Daly's as well although may be mistaken. 01 298 1485 if you want to check with them.

lukester

Yes, Eurocycles, and one of the shops out near Cabinteely.

Raam

So we are agreed that Eurocycles do them?

richiemack

Ive a felt B16, gorgeous bike, and allota bang for your buck, same frame used on the 2k bikes as on the 10k bikes!! cant complain if your getting a 2k bike!!

blorg

I think I saw them in a shop called Eurocycles/Eurobaby.

petethedrummer

City Cycles in BlackHall place...Close to Smithfield & Stoneybatter.

Raam

blorg wrote: »

I think I saw them in a shop called Eurocycles/Eurobaby.

You saw what there?

dario28

I have this one

http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/felt/triathlon-bike/PRD_366264_5677crx.aspx

Got it on the bike to work so cost me about 650 - was on a web deal with euro cycles - RRP 2200 , web deal was 1150

Ultegra gears/pedals

Im doing about 200kms a week on it an no complaints at all

serendip

blorg wrote: »

I think I saw them in a shop called Eurocycles/Eurobaby.

Yup. I called them up (in Swords) and a chap called Aiden was very helpful.

Thanks for the help.