2020 FELT VR1 FRAMESET

The Felt VR1 is their premier endurance road bike for long adventures on any road condition. Felt claims the VR1 as “the most advanced road bike in Felt’s history” due to its combination of compliance, stiffness, versatility, and all-around performance. This bike can fly along on pristine tarmac, but it has no problem dealing with rough eroded roads or gravel. If you are the type of rider who goes outside with the intention of a short ride and ends up on a marathon adventure the Felt VR1 Frameset will help you build your perfect companion.

Achieving this type of all-road dominance is accomplished through preparation done in the engineering process. This frame is made to be disc brake compatible, offering modulated and confident braking in any weather conditions. The fork offers enough clearance for tires up to 42mm wide so that various surfaces can be conquered. Subcompact gearing is also utilized to best suit long days of riding and climbing with fewer hang-ups. A 1:1 gear ratio accomplishes this without sacrificing any of the necessary gearing to go your fastest on the road.

When a rider is in the saddle all day on an endurance bike, convenience and versatility are top priorities. A fender mount kit gives you the option of equipping fenders to keep your bike safe out in the elements when the weather gets tough. The top tube is also ready to equip small storage units to hold nutrition or small items throughout your ride. With the future-proof cable management of this frame, you can be sure that all current and future drivetrains can be used on your Felt VR1.

The VR1 frame is made with UCH Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber. This material provides the ultimate balance of low weight to stiffness for climbing as well as rapid acceleration. An endurance geometry adds to the fast yet comfortable personality of this bike. Slack head and seat tube angles give you a stable feel on varied terrain while a higher stack height adds to that comfort and stability. Every tube shape on the VR1 was theorized, modeled, and tested with countless iterations to come up with the best design for a top combination of performance and endurance characteristics.

The endurance tuned compliance concept used to build this frame is highlighted by a front triangle and fork that mitigates road vibrations. This fends off rider fatigue so you can keep going on marathon rides. The rear triangle utilizes seatstays that are outside the seat tube profile to forgo a traditional brake bridge and add to the bike’s overall compliance. If you are looking for a bike that can keep up through your long and grueling rides through all conditions and terrains, the fast and compliant Felt VR1 is a great choice of bike for you.

FRAME SPECIFICATIONS

• Frame: Felt Variable Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, carbon fiber BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm with Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical or electronic cable routing, 27.2mm seatpost size Shock:
• Fork: Felt Variable Road UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific ControlTaper carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown, blades, flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100mm thru axle
• Headset: FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with carbon fiber cone spacer, Felt top cap, 43 - 47cm: IS-21, 1.125", 51 - 61cm: No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"