2023 Felt IA Advanced, Rim Brake 105 - Midnight - Geo
FeltOUR MOST AERO BIKE. EVER
Our very first bike was made for one of the greatest triathletes in history—Paula Newby-Fraser—who rode her stealth black Felt B2 to multiple world championship victories. Since then, we’ve never stopped pursuing the ideal triathlon racing machine. The IA is the culmination of 30 years of iterative design and painstaking development, and its results at the highest level of competition speak for themselves. So we can tell you that the IA is the most aerodynamic bike in the world. We can also say that it’s the best-handling triathlon bike on the planet. But what we should really mention is that the IA won the Kona World Championship a staggering six times in a row, and it holds both bike and overall course records across the lava fields of Hawaii. So, really, what else do you need to know?
- Advanced-level carbon layup
- Shimano 105 rim brakes
- Tubeless-ready aluminum wheels
AERODYNAMICS
Every racecourse is different, with varying elevation gains, road curvature, and, of course, an endless variety of wind, both in terms of velocity and direction. After endless simulated modeling, wind tunnel testing, and real-world riding of prototypes, countless new designs were scrutinized, updated, and tested again, the cycle repeating anew. The result is a bike worthy of carrying on the legendary IA name, one also featuring the improved performance that disc brakes bring to the riding experience. It's not merely fast in a straight line-it's faster in all conditions.
DISC BRAKES & THRU-AXLES
Disc brakes are the best means of controlling a bicycle. Period. Plus, they perform better in adverse weather conditions. Wherever the road takes you, and in whatever conditions you find yourself, the disc brake-equipped IA gives you the confidence to tackle any racecourse. To accommodate the added stopping forces provided by disc brakes, the IA features thru-axles rather than traditional quick-release skewers. It's a proven design that provides a more secure interface between the bicycle frame and the wheel, which also enhances the stiffness of the frame-and-wheel connection. We also offer a version of the IA with rim brakes for athletes who still prefer that classic feel.
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
The IA comes equipped with Felt's latest top tube storage solution, the integrated CALpac 2.0. This storage unit features ample space for all of the riding essentials to which a rider needs quick and easy access. Likewise, the IA includes the BTSpac storage device, located behind the seat tube. This unit is ideal for a flat tire repair kit and/or on-the-go tool kit, or any other items that a rider doesn't require while pedaling on the bike. It's shape has been aerodynamically optimized for the IA, meaning that it creates no penalty in terms of aerodynamic drag.
Geometry
- VERSION:
- IA | 8
- MODEL:
- IA | Advanced, Rim Brake | 105
- PRICE:
- $ 2,999
- MODEL CODE:
- FB-20A-IAX16-TA-FA
- SIZES:
- 5 | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58cm
- FRAME TECHNOLOGIES:
- MMC / InsideOut / Felt CALpac 2.0 top tube storage with Felt AEROpac 2.0 top tube storage cover
- BRAKE TYPE, REAR:
- Rim, Direct Mount | chainstay, under bottom bracket
- DERAILLEUR HANGER TYPE, REAR:
- Standard Mount | QR 130 TT/TRI, integrated with frame, non-replaceable
- PROTECTOR TYPE:
- Steerer stop integration for head tube protection / Felt ChainPlate for chain suck protection / Clear vinyl for chain slap protection
- SEAT POST / CLAMP TYPE:
- Felt Aero TRI InternaLoc 1.0 | integrated with titanium bolts
- TIRE MAX (CLEARANCE):
- 28mm (4mm)
- HEADSET:
- IS (IS-2)
- AXLE, REAR:
- QR 130, horizontal with integrated adjusters
- BRAKE TYPE, FRONT:
- Rim, Standard Mount
- HEADSET SPECIFICATION:
- Top Cap: stem integrated / Top Cover: stem integrated / Top Cover (standard stem): Felt integrated aluminum / Bearings: FSA integrated sealed cartridge, MR122 / Spacers: - / Compression Device: Felt for carbon steerer tube / Compression Ring: FSA H21
- SHIFTERS:
- microSHIFT A11, TRI/TT
- DERAILLEUR, REAR:
- Shimano 105 R7000, short cage
- BOTTOM BRACKET:
- Shimano RS500
- CHAIN:
- Shimano 105 HG601
- BRAKE LEVERS:
- Tektro TL720
- WHEELS:
- Devox WheelRRS.A1 with Shimano hubs | 24/19
- TIRE, REAR:
- FB-21A-IAX16RB-MT-FA
- RIMS:
- Aluminum
- RIM WIDTH, INSIDE:
- 19mm
- HUB, REAR:
- Shimano RS400 | J-Bend, 28h, QR 130, 11-speed
- NIPPLES:
- Brass, black
- STEM:
- Felt Dagger 31.8 | SuperLite aluminum
- HANDLEBAR CLAMP DIAMETER:
- 31.8mm
- STEM CLAMP DIAMETER:
- 31.8mm
- STEM LENGTH:
- 110mm
- SEATPOST:
- Felt Aero TRI IL 1.0 VM | UHC Advanced carbon fiber
- SEATPOST OFFSET:
- 0mm
- SEATPOST PARTS & TECHNOLOGIES:
- Integrated / Compliance Channels with aero covers / Aero TRI InternaLoc 1.0 seatpost clamping system / Patented VariMount (VM) saddle rail clamping system
- WEIGHT:
- 21.67 lb, 9.85 kg
- SPECIFICATION DISCLAIMER:
- Specifications subject to change without notice.
- SERIES:
- IAX (1.0)
- MARKET:
- Global
- FINISH:
- Midnight (Geo)
- MODEL # M3:
- BBICA10
- FRAME:
- Felt IntegratedAero x 1.0 | UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber
- BOTTOM BRACKET TYPE:
- Threaded | BSA 68mm
- DERAILLEUR HANGER TYPE, FRONT:
- Brazed-On | integrated backup plate, non-replaceable, aluminum
- HEAD-TUBE TYPE:
- Felt Aero | 1.125";ROUTING TYPE=Internal | convertible for electronic or mechanical"
- WHEEL TYPE:
- 700c
- FORK:
- Felt IntegratedAero x 1.0 | UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber
- AXLE, FRONT:
- QR 100
- FORK TECHNOLOGIES:
- Monocoque construction / Integrated crown race
- FORK OFFSET:
- 48, 51cm: 50mm / 54, 56, 58cm: 45mm
- DRIVETRAIN:
- 2x11-speed
- DERAILLEUR, FRONT:
- Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on
- CRANK:
- Shimano 105 R7000, 52/36T
- CASSETTE:
- Shimano 105 R7000, 11-28T
- CRANK LENGTH:
- 48, 51cm: 165mm / 54, 56cm: 170mm / 58cm: 172.5mm /
- BRAKE CALIPERS:
- Front: Shimano 105 R7000 dual-pivot caliper / Rear: Shimano 105 R7010-R under bottom bracket mount caliper
- TIRES:
- Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x25c
- TIRE COMPATIBILITY:
- Tubeless Compatible
- RIM DEPTH:
- 24mm
- HUB, FRONT:
- Shimano RS400 | J-Bend, 28h, QR 100
- SPOKES:
- J-Bend, 2.0, stainless steel, black
- HANDLEBAR:
- Basebar: Devox Bayonet 3.1 | SuperLite aluminum / Extensions: Devox Ergomod | aluminum
- GRIPS / TAPE:
- Felt EVA arm pads with anti-microbial cover and Felt Gel tape
- HANDLEBAR WIDTH:
- 48, 51cm: 39cm / 54, 56, 58cm: 42cm
- STEM ANGLE:
- -6°
- STEM PARTS & TECHNOLOGIES:
- Integrated / Integrated top cap / Integrated headset top cover / Integrated cable routing
- SADDLE:
- ISM PS1.1
- SEATPOST LENGTH:
- 300mm
- EXTRAS:
- Felt BTSpac seat tube storage box / Compliance Channel aero seatpost covers / Carbon assembly paste
- WEIGHT DISCLAIMER:
- The most accurate way to determine a product's weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Because we understand that weight is an important metric, we strive to list it when possible. When listed, weight is based on a single sample in a sp