Felt Bicycles

faigs

Every stockist of Felt in the country seems to be very low on stock. I'm in the market for a new road bike up to €1200 and was looking for a Z85 or F75. Beautiful frames and looks like there are some good deals out there, but only in small frames. I need a 58cm and can't find one anywhere, the Eurocycles site says 'low stock' but I called them and they have none left.

I need to use a LBS with my BTW scheme so can't go for Canyon, if anyone knows of any of these Felts around the country I'd love to get my hands on one, really love the design!

Haven't seen any 2013 range released anywhere yet, and heard a rumour that Felt are pulling out of the Irish market

funkyjebus

faigs wrote: »

Every stockist of Felt in the country seems to be very low on stock. I'm in the market for a new road bike up to €1200 and was looking for a Z85 or F75. Beautiful frames and looks like there are some good deals out there, but only in small frames. I need a 58cm and can't find one anywhere, the Eurocycles site says 'low stock' but I called them and they have none left.

I need to use a LBS with my BTW scheme so can't go for Canyon, if anyone knows of any of these Felts around the country I'd love to get my hands on one, really love the design!

Haven't seen any 2013 range released anywhere yet, and heard a rumour that Felt are pulling out of the Irish market

Eurocycles were the Irish distributor for them but not anymore. I dont think they have a new one, just UK. City cycles used to do felt,give em a call to see if they have old stock. You will get much better value than a felt though so might not be worth your trouble.

maloner

wheelworx in liffey valley might be worth a call. They have plenty any time I'm in there.

julio_iglayzis

faigs wrote: »

Every stockist of Felt in the country seems to be very low on stock. I'm in the market for a new road bike up to €1200 and was looking for a Z85 or F75. Beautiful frames and looks like there are some good deals out there, but only in small frames. I need a 58cm and can't find one anywhere, the Eurocycles site says 'low stock' but I called them and they have none left.

I need to use a LBS with my BTW scheme so can't go for Canyon, if anyone knows of any of these Felts around the country I'd love to get my hands on one, really love the design!

Haven't seen any 2013 range released anywhere yet, and heard a rumour that Felt are pulling out of the Irish market

I'm pretty sure Mike's Bikes in Dun Laoghaire have a Z85 in 58cm.
For what it's worth, I've been using one the last 2 years (I got mine on Wiggle) and I'd recommend it highly, it's a great bike.

faigs

maloner wrote: »

wheelworx in liffey valley might be worth a call. They have plenty any time I'm in there.

Was out with them already

I'm pretty sure Mike's Bikes in Dun Laoghaire have a Z85 in 58cm.
For what it's worth, I've been using one the last 2 years (I got mine on Wiggle) and I'd recommend it highly, it's a great bike.

Called them there, no cigar. He's calling Raleigh who used to import them but I don't hold much hope. So annoying! Wish I was shopping for one six months ago!

faigs

Just read this - hopefully this means we'll see more Felts coming into the country in the next few months!

Kite Runner

faigs wrote: »

Just read this - hopefully this means we'll see more Felts coming into the country in the next few months!

I would actually drop in to eurocycles if your around or ring the branch , I was in market for 58cm tri felt, website said no but called in on spec to swords branch and they had two on shop floor, last week result

faigs

Kite Runner wrote: »

I would actually drop in to eurocycles if your around or ring the branch , I was in market for 58cm tri felt, website said no but called in on spec to swords branch and they had two on shop floor, last week result

Called the online store, called into the store in town, Longmile Road, and Drogheda. Definitely none left in the country

nilhg

The bike shop in Carlow where the food stop on the Leinster Loop was last summer had a big stock of Felt bikes back then, might be worth a phone call.

http://www.cycletrax.net/

mossym

planet tri in killaloe do felt, got mine there. cathal is a great guy to deal with, bit of a trek for you(no pun intended), but might be worth a call

ratracer

Try ringing Nigels Cycles in Galway, he carries a good deal of stock and most of the Felt range. He does a lot of BTW sales so should have the one your after. It's only a couple of hours drive down the motorway.

easygoing39

The swords shop has a z6 in 58cm for €1200.Bargan of the year!!

faigs

easygoing39 wrote: »

The swords shop has a z6 in 58cm for €1200.Bargan of the year!!

Good price for carbon frame but the groupset isn't great...

faigs

nilhg wrote: »

The bike shop in Carlow where the food stop on the Leinster Loop was last summer had a big stock of Felt bikes back then, might be worth a phone call.

http://www.cycletrax.net/

Thanks, none left.

planet tri in killaloe do felt, got mine there. cathal is a great guy to deal with, bit of a trek for you(no pun intended), but might be worth a call

Try ringing Nigels Cycles in Galway, he carries a good deal of stock and most of the Felt range. He does a lot of BTW sales so should have the one your after. It's only a couple of hours drive down the motorway.

Thanks everyone but have tried them all, no one has any stock since the distributor pulled out

terrydel

funkyjebus wrote: »

Eurocycles were the Irish distributor for them but not anymore. I dont think they have a new one, just UK. City cycles used to do felt,give em a call to see if they have old stock. You will get much better value than a felt though so might not be worth your trouble.

What makes would you recommend as better value than Felt?
Cheers.

faigs

terrydel wrote: »

What makes would you recommend as better value than Felt?
Cheers.

I'd recommend Canyon and Rose if you can use online stores but not sure in LBS. Best offer with 105 set that I got was the Cube Peloton Race for €1300.

Wavehopper

I was in Buckleys Cycles in Athlone a couple of months ago and they had a 58cm Z85 that wasn't on the shop floor and hadn't been put together yet....so give them a call and see if they still have it. 09064 78989

easygoing39

faigs wrote: »

I'd recommend Canyon and Rose if you can use online stores but not sure in LBS. Best offer with 105 set that I got was the Cube Peloton Race for €1300.

Scott speedster 20 in LBS is also €1300,same spec,but the Scott brand has better prestige.

mossym

easygoing39 wrote: »

Scott speedster 20 in LBS is also €1300,same spec,but the Scott brand has better prestige.

the scott is an aluminum frame, you can get a full carbon 105 rose, with far better wheels for that price. i guess it depends on how much stock you put in people recognising the brand of bike you're on, but there are quite a few rose owners on here now, and the reports are glowing.

Humdmale

I have an F75 bought from Tri-Bikes in Limerick about a year ago. Not sure what their stock levels are like now but they had a good selection and were very helpful. They have a shop in Loughrea too if that suits you better.

http://www.tribikes.ie/

terrydel

faigs wrote: »

I'd recommend Canyon and Rose if you can use online stores but not sure in LBS. Best offer with 105 set that I got was the Cube Peloton Race for €1300.

Cheers.
Im looking at a Giant Defy 1 with 105 for about 1200, its top of my list at the moment.
Any opinions on it?

terrydel

mossym wrote: »

the scott is an aluminum frame, you can get a full carbon 105 rose, with far better wheels for that price. i guess it depends on how much stock you put in people recognising the brand of bike you're on, but there are quite a few rose owners on here now, and the reports are glowing.

That rose is internet only at the price I presume?

mossym

terrydel wrote: »

That rose is internet only at the price I presume?

Yup, Internet only. Hence the spec for the price. Plus just spotted its only 1 size. You may have to look at 2013 models

faigs

Humdmale wrote: »

I have an F75 bought from Tri-Bikes in Limerick about a year ago. Not sure what their stock levels are like now but they had a good selection and were very helpful. They have a shop in Loughrea too if that suits you better.

http://www.tribikes.ie/

Thanks I'll give them a shout in the morning. Not holding out much hope now!

Esroh

Nigels Cycles in Galway are felt dealers as well.

faigs

Esroh wrote: »

Nigels Cycles in Galway are felt dealers as well.

Thanks have been on to them, great service!

faigs

Still looking for one of these lads (F75 or Z85 in 58cm) if anyone has any ideas.

I tried to put in an invoice for a canyon but workplace won't pay it via bank transfer, just a good old fashioned cheque! :rolleyes:

So if there are any other suggestions for something close to the spec and price tag of the Canyon Roadlite AL 6.0 in a bricks and mortar store that someone can recommend that would be great!

Craig06

Have you checked wheelworx?

petethedrummer

Evidently not!
http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men/Z85-2012
http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men/F75-2012

Craig06

Hmmm, easter sale on there as well this week

easygoing39

the OP said on page 1 that he tried Wheelworx already

petethedrummer

They need to update their website so.

faigs

petethedrummer wrote: »

Evidently not!
http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men/Z85-2012
http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men/F75-2012

Yes I have, they don't have them. The website is not to be believed!

RockWerchter

The Bike Shop in Wexford had a new B2 built up today. Not sure what their stock is like, worth a call.