Saying that I have this bike 1 month is kind of a stretch. This is my first road bike, and I am reviewing on the strength of its maiden post-test ride voyage. The fit is perfect, and the Shimano Ultegra/105 hardware is excellent. I also test road an '06 Fuji Team road bike, which for all intents and purposes, had the same specs and price as the F5c, but there was a problem with the Fuji, and I ultimately disengaged the chain on the test ride. The Felt F5c is smooth and fast. The response is excellent. I replaced the original seat with the Specialized Alias 130. My goal was to find an all-carbon bike with Shimano hardware at the best price possible. While price point is a major consideration, Felt will now get first shot if/when I purchase another bike.
Saying that I have this bike 1 month is kind of a stretch. This is my first road bike, and I am reviewing on the strength of its maiden post-test ride voyage. The fit is perfect, and the Shimano Ultegra/105 hardware is excellent. I also test road an '06 Fuji Team road bike, which for all intents and purposes, had the same specs and price as the F5c, but there was a problem with the Fuji, and I ultimately disengaged the chain on the test ride. The Felt F5c is smooth and fast. The response is excellent. I replaced the original seat with the Specialized Alias 130. My goal was to find an all-carbon bike with Shimano hardware at the best price possible. While price point is a major consideration, Felt will now get first shot if/when I purchase another bike.
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