2011 Felt F5 build ( update 13.1 pounds, with pics page 3)

[ch1llg]

This is my first post on this forum. I purchased a F5 limited frame and thought I would share the build.

So far this is what I have

2011 felt F5 size 54
Devox 42cm bars (195g)
Ravx 100mm stem (128g)
KCNC Ti seat post
Sram Red shifters
Sram Red derailleurs
Sram Red BB30 172.5 cranks(680g)
Sram pg90 cassette 11-23 (I have a Red powerdome cassette that will be installed on my race wheels)
Sram Force calipers(280g) Replacing with KCNC C7's
Specialized Toupe Ti
KCNC Head set spacers
KCNC Seat post collar (15g)
Sram Red chain
Felt aero three wheels (1660g) Training set up
Ravx Ti skewers (58g)

[Frankie13]

Nice, the blue looks awesome with that frame.

[majklnajt]

That framce-color is really hot!!!

How about components that also have matte finish as the frame?

[miltmaster3]

hot mama

[karlch]

love that matt finish be interested in the ride of the bike when built.

[ch1llg]

Finished the build last night. The bike rides amazing. Very stiff but doesn't beat you up to bad. The weight as the bike is built is 15lbs and 2oz. Brakes and wheels are temp for now. I just started putting my Lynskey together. Running out of funds. LOL. I will take better pics later.

[em3]

really nice build with great colorway matching...probably the only bike with colored hoods that I have seen where they are actually a perfect match with frame colors. However, what is up with those bright orange/red cable guards?
EM3

[noraakcuf]

LOVE THE FRAME COLOR! You did a great job matching all the colors although I am not fan of the white stem. I feel as if black would be a better color. You draw white from the saddle which suits it very nicely. But none the less, great build!
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[Frankie13]

LOVE THE FRAME COLOR! You did a great job matching all the colors although I am not fan of the white stem. I feel as if black would be a better color. You draw white from the saddle which suits it very nicely. But none the less, great build!
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Great finish! I think as well that a black stem would look better in my opinion.

[ch1llg]

LOVE THE FRAME COLOR! You did a great job matching all the colors although I am not fan of the white stem. I feel as if black would be a better color. You draw white from the saddle which suits it very nicely. But none the less, great build!
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Great finish! I think as well that a black stem would look better in my opinion.

Most of the parts I used came off my old ride. I plan on running a 90mm lighter stem. Either a KCNC stem or a Ritchey stem. As far as the I-link cable covers, orange is the color that came in the box. I plan on looking for black ones, any ideas would be great.

[noraakcuf]

I use jagwire on my bike. They have a whole assortment of cables and they're cheap off ebay. They come in at about 180g

[TerribleCadence]

Very nice indeed! Unfortunately we couldn't get hold of that over in the UK.

I'm currently deciding whether to stick with my AR or to swap it for an F series Frame. Decisions decisions!

[ch1llg]

Its been a while since I have posted on the Forums so I thought I would share some upgrades im doing to the ride.

I purchased a used set of KCNC C6's and Installed them last night.



I will be ordering a set of 38mm clinchers from fareast next month Installing a Red cassette, Keo Carbons, Cutting the Stem down, shortening the seat post from 350mm to 290.

Hopefully will be in the 13.5lb range when Im done.

As it sits now it is 14 pounds 12 ounces

[ch1llg]

For the winter I tore the F5 down and ordered new parts for her. I also picked up an Aluminum version of this bike in which I have a build thread going on here.

Here's whats changing

Felt Devox bars was 196 grams ( used for F75) / New Devox bars 172 grams (weird ) -24 grams

Sram PG 1070 11-23 cassette 210 grams / Sram OG 1070 11-23 155 grams -55 grams

KCNC Ti seat post 148 grams / New seat post 117grams -31 grams

Look Keo Sprints / Look Keo carbon

Felt Ar3 wheel set 1683 grams / Far sports FSC50-CM 1350 grams -333

[roadytracky]

Great bike! You have an aluminum F Series and a carbon F Series...How do the 2 compare?