Are FELT road bikes a good bike to buy at entry level??

i'm looking at an 2008 FELT FW40 and it seems very nice. i sat on it and it felt good. im just wondering why they would use a 3-pc crankset and tiagra parts with sora parts?

it is made cheaply? will this bike last me?

Felt has made very nice bikes for years now. All bikes have a 3 piece crank. The mixing of parts is common in all manufacturers as they try to get bikes into certain price points.

If you can save a little bit and wait a little longer I would wait and step up to the next level bike. Typically the only reason a person would buy sora parts on the bike is because they want the price point and aren't sure if they are going to enjoy riding. If you know you like riding and want something that will last (components wise, the frame will be fine) step up to the next model and get FW35, the full 105 grouppo is going to be a world of difference in shift quality and will wear better than the tiagra or sora components.

Talk to the shop your looking at the FW40 at and see if they have a year old FW35. If so you can normally get a slight deal on last years model.

Hi, I have the 2008 Felt FW40 bike right now...got it back in Feb. so far, so good! I bought it so I could participate in sprint triathlons as a beginner. I think it's comparable to the other entry level road bikes that Trek, Giant, etc. offer.

Felt bikes are very nice. The first thing I would do is upgrade those components.....as soon as they go bad. I would go highest Ultegra. Dura-Ace is NOT very durable.

yea felts are nice, everyone i know who has one loves it. good luck have fun be safe./

felt bikes are very good, and sexy!! go for it, this bike should last you a few years...something better is always coming out!!

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