2015 Felt IA 3

Archived: 2015 Felt IA 3 · Time Trial/Triathlon · Published sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58cm

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Felt Integrated Aero Tri UHC Advanced carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, BB30 & carbon horizontal dropouts w/ integrated chain tensioners,electronic compatible internal cable routing · Fork: Felt Dagger UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, 1.25" carbon fiber steer, brake covers, blades, dropouts, crown · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Group: SRAM Red 22 · Shifters: SRAM R2C Aero Tri · Front derailleur: SRAM RED 22 YAW braze-on w/ chain watcher · Rear derailleur: SRAM RED 22 short cage · Crankset: SRAM S952 52/36t BB30 YAW 48 - 51cm = 165mm 54 - 56cm = 170mm 58cm = 172.5mm · Bottom bracket: BB30 · Rear cogs: SRAM 11-speed, 11-26T · Chain: SRAM 11-speed

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Felt Aero Brake System w/ integrated cover

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: Felt TTR1 by Novatec carbon fiber, 24mm width, 50mm depth · Hubs: Felt TTR1 by Novatec, sealed cartridge bearing, 20H, Felt TTR1 by Novatec, sealed cartridge bearing, 24H, 11-speed · Front tire: Felt Aero TTR2, 700 x 23c

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play. Inspect the carbon rims closely for impact marks, cracks, delamination or damage around spoke holes and bead hooks.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: FSA IS2 integrated, 1.125" sealed cartridge bearing w/ Felt compression device · Handlebar: Felt Dagger UHC Ultimate + Nano base bar w/ Felt ƒ-Bend 3-position extensions · Stem: Felt Dagger · Seatpost: Felt Vibration Reducing Aero Tri UHC Advanced carbon fiber w/ 3T DiffLock™ Comfort Module internals, 300mm length · Saddle: ISM Attack

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.