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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Felt AR3 and 2010 Felt AR3.
- Identity & price
2010 Felt AR3 had an original MSRP $501 lower than 2012 Felt AR3.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.56:1Highest4.82:1Total range309%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest1.56:1Highest4.82:1Total range309%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2012 Felt AR3
2010 Felt AR3
Overview
Model Year
2012
2010
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
AR3
AR3
Bicycle Type
Road
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$4,999.99
$4,499.00
Colors
Gloss Carbon/Monster Green
Gloss Clear/White
Sizes
51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
16.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Monocoque
Frame Material
Felt UHC Carbon Fiber
Felt Aero UHM carbon fiber
Fork
Felt Aero UHC
Felt 1.2A UHC-Nano
Fork Material
—
Carbon/carbon steerer
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
SRAM Red mix
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI 10spd
SRAM Red
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
SRAM Red, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
SRAM Red
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 53/39t
SRAM S900 Carbon, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
SRAM GXP Team external
BB Shell Width
—
68mm
Cassette
Shimano 11-25T
SRAM OG-1070
Rear Cogs
—
10-speed, 11 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano Ultegra
SRAM
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra
SRAM Dual Pivot brakes, SRAM Red levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Fsa
1 1/8" integrated FSA
Handlebar
Felt VS
Felt 1.3A 2014 triple butted aluminum wing
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Felt SL
FELT 1.1 2014 Aluminum, +/- 8d rise
Saddle
Felt SL
Felt 1.2 Road Saddle w/hollow cromo rails
Seatpost
Felt Aero UHC
Felt 1.1a UHM Carbon Fiber
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Felt AeroR1 Sealed Bearing
Rims
Mavic Cosmic Elite
Felt AeroR2 700c 28mm Deep Aluminum, 20-hole/24-hole
Spokes
—
DT Swiss, aero bladed
Spoke Nipples
—
Alloy
Front Tire
Vittoria Rubino Pro 700 X 23c
700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Folding
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.