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2008-05-02 3:29 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?
I own a Felt B12, and I checked out the P2C, Kuota and QR, and choose the Felt for many reasons.
But mainly because they are a technology leader and their designs are more advanced, everybody is going to try to copy their designs.

And Im glad I did, I got mine back in November for $2450 with a $75 computer and a pair of shop tri shorts.
I've put 1500 miles on it, and love it.
My advice is ride them all and decide for yourselves.

Plus, Darth Vader would ride this bike.

-Brian



2008-05-02 4:06 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?

I bought my B12 last December (I called it a Christmas present) and now that I've been able to get outside for some rides, I'm really loving my choice.  Still early up here in the north land (MN) but my early rides have gone great.  Time will tell the whole story but very impressed so far.....

2008-05-02 4:47 PM
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It's on order!  Well sort of....I made the deal with my LBS.  They tried to call Felt and verify availability but evidently the folks at Felt go home early on Fridays.

They gave me $200 off the MSRP which is nice but are only giving me $500 for trade-in on my Fuji Aloha.  I guess that's like any trade-in....you get wholesale on trade-in so they can turn around and sell it at retail and make a few bucks.

 I'm excited!

~Mike

2008-05-02 4:56 PM
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I bought mine a week ago. This is my first "real bike" (not a mountain bike) that I have owned. I absolutely love it. I've put about 75 miles on it so far. Not quite as many as I'd like but this week was exam week so I had to focus on studying. I'll tell you what, it's nearly impossible to concentrate on studying when you have a brand new bike calling your name. I broke down a few times

2008-05-02 8:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?
Rogillio - 2008-05-02 5:47 PM

It's on order!  Well sort of....I made the deal with my LBS.  They tried to call Felt and verify availability but evidently the folks at Felt go home early on Fridays.

They gave me $200 off the MSRP which is nice but are only giving me $500 for trade-in on my Fuji Aloha.  I guess that's like any trade-in....you get wholesale on trade-in so they can turn around and sell it at retail and make a few bucks.

 I'm excited!

~Mike

That rocks!!

Welcome to the Felt Mafia!

2008-05-02 8:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?
Daremo - 2008-05-02 8:10 PM
Rogillio - 2008-05-02 5:47 PM

It's on order!  Well sort of....I made the deal with my LBS.  They tried to call Felt and verify availability but evidently the folks at Felt go home early on Fridays.

They gave me $200 off the MSRP which is nice but are only giving me $500 for trade-in on my Fuji Aloha.  I guess that's like any trade-in....you get wholesale on trade-in so they can turn around and sell it at retail and make a few bucks.

 I'm excited!

~Mike

That rocks!!

Welcome to the Felt Mafia!

 

Thanks, I hope it fits.  I'm a little concerned that I won't like the 'S' aerobars.  The aerobars I have now come up almost vertical and are very comfortable....not sure I want my wrists bent for several hours.

~Mike

2008-05-02 9:02 PM
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2008-05-02 9:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?

Whatever wheels they come with I guess.  I didn't specify but since my LBS knows I'm 6'3", I hope they specify 700 not 650s.  Maybe that's a bad assumption.....I think I'll call them Monday and more sure they order the 700s.

I think they come standard with:  Felt TTR-3 700c 40mm Deep Aluminum with CNC Machined Braking Surface, 20H Front/24H Rear

~Mike



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2008-05-02 10:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?
Unless you got a REALLY small frame, you'll have 700's. (they're not interchangeable with a frame -- you have one or the other, PERMANENTLY, on any given frame).
2008-05-02 11:37 PM
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Subject: RE: Does this bike not have a rear brake?
Rogillio - 2008-05-02 8:46 PM

Thanks, I hope it fits.  I'm a little concerned that I won't like the 'S' aerobars.  The aerobars I have now come up almost vertical and are very comfortable....not sure I want my wrists bent for several hours.

~Mike

I was a little concerned with the S aerobars as well, I had Profile Design AirStryke on my old bike.  At times during the winter on the trainer, my wrists felt a little uncomfortable.  No problems once I've been outside with my longest rides being a couple of low 30 milers.  I'm much more aggressive in my fit on the B12, lower in the front and more weight forward.  The handling took a little getting used to.  Bar end shifters sure are nice!  

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