Author Topic: Looking for a race bike. what are Felts like? (Read 1873 times)

Dirty1 · « **on:** March 21, 2012, 01:51 AM »

Ive been offered a second hand felt XL Pro, its had a hard life so is a bit tatty!!

Are they any good or would I be better saving for a new Haro XL Pro or Team Issue??
I know nothing about racebikes, Im only starting so what do you recommend on a budget,
Thanks!

medved · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:38 PM »

they are much better frames than most people realise. the components are not brilliant but the hubs are good, if a bit heavy. the rear end is long so they are not as easy to manual as other bikes

for serious racing you might want to get a better set of forks and some bigger bars, oh and the cranks are 180mm rather than 175mm so you might need to change them too!

if it's under £150 then go for it otherwise a haro is the better option

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:58 PM »

My kids have had a few Felts between them,no problems with any.Race frames have longer backends,14.84 on the current Sector is fine.

Dirty1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:05 PM »

The bike is only a few months old, just had alot of use! He's asking £250 for it.

Why would I need to change the 180mm cranks?

Thanks!

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:09 PM »

£250 seems excessive.I picked one up a few months back for £199 brand new.

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:52 PM »

Frames are pretty good - just not trendy.
Some parts are average.
Price is too much, I paid about £100 for my cruiser complete 2nd hand [although I've now replaced almost every part]

elevensies · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2012, 03:46 PM »

The forks are very good quality......

250 is way too much, there was one on talk other week for a lot less.

and 180 cranks for racing is perfect,

If its a cheap starter race bike your after, wazzer on talk is selling a schwinn pro xl cheap. They ride well.