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First look - 2011 Felt DA

  • Felt claims the 2011 DA to be 14-percent faster than the previous at yaw angles of 10-15-degrees.

    Felt claims the 2011 DA to be 14-percent faster than the previous at yaw angles of 10-15-degrees.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Felt's new Di2 specific seatpost.

    Felt's new Di2 specific seatpost.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The unique stays pull away from the seat tube quickly in order to best influence airflow around the rear wheel.

    The unique stays pull away from the seat tube quickly in order to best influence airflow around the rear wheel.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The seat tube kicks at its edge to push air out before it hits the rear wheel.

    The seat tube kicks at its edge to push air out before it hits the rear wheel.

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  • The rear V-style brake is fully integrated but not captured within the frame making the mechanic's job much easier.

    The rear V-style brake is fully integrated but not captured within the frame making the mechanic's job much easier.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The DA is said to be faster aerodynamically with the Di2 battery in place.

    The DA is said to be faster aerodynamically with the Di2 battery in place.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • A better look at the bikes proprietary V-style brake.

    A better look at the bikes proprietary V-style brake.

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  • The team uses custom CNC machined fixed stems, while the production version will have an adjustable rise stem.

    The team uses custom CNC machined fixed stems, while the production version will have an adjustable rise stem.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Felt's new narrow front end.

    Felt's new narrow front end.

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  • All of the DA's new features

    All of the DA's new features

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  • The DA now has a BB30 bottom bracket.

    The DA now has a BB30 bottom bracket.

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  • The seat stays are the most unique part of the new DA.

    The seat stays are the most unique part of the new DA.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The all carbon dropouts offer adjustment so that the rear wheel can be perfectly tucked up against the frame.

    The all carbon dropouts offer adjustment so that the rear wheel can be perfectly tucked up against the frame.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Di2 battery holder is found on the back side of the proprietary seatpost.

    The Di2 battery holder is found on the back side of the proprietary seatpost.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Jim Felt with his new 2011 DA.

    Jim Felt with his new 2011 DA.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The new bike is narrow; its headtube alone is 7mm narrower through the use a smaller 3/4in bearing.

    The new bike is narrow; its headtube alone is 7mm narrower through the use a smaller 3/4in bearing.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • A straight and svelte top tube that's kept in line with the stem and headset is today's best solution, and used by a number of bike manufacturers.

    A straight and svelte top tube that's kept in line with the stem and headset is today's best solution, and used by a number of bike manufacturers.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The 2011 frame has 25-percent more surface area than the current model.

    The 2011 frame has 25-percent more surface area than the current model.

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  • The Bayonet 3 fork uses a similar design to the current Bayonet 2, but with smaller bearings for a narrower stance.

    The Bayonet 3 fork uses a similar design to the current Bayonet 2, but with smaller bearings for a narrower stance.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Lazy S downtube is said to be faster than the old version with a cutout.

    The Lazy S downtube is said to be faster than the old version with a cutout.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Not only are the frame and fork redesigned, but the seatpost, stem and brakeset are also made to complement the package.

    Not only are the frame and fork redesigned, but the seatpost, stem and brakeset are also made to complement the package.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Garmin-Transitions uses Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 group on its team DA bikes and Felt will spec the electronic group on the 2011 production models.

    Garmin-Transitions uses Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 group on its team DA bikes and Felt will spec the electronic group on the 2011 production models.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Shimano's Di2 is standard for both the Garmin-Transitions team and 2011 production models.

    Shimano's Di2 is standard for both the Garmin-Transitions team and 2011 production models.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com