Yes, no problem.

I posted pictures on my blog of the draft box on my new IA16 currently being built up. It appears that everything should work out in terms of the BTS cage and mount based on rough measurements and projected saddle height and opening the lid on the box. I will hopefully know soon if it is going to be okay. It makes me wonder though for those saying there is a conflict between the draft box lid opening and cage(s) about the user's frame size.

I was potentially borderline of fitting a 54cm and the saddle height would have been lower or closer to the draft box as I am guessing it will be on the 51cm frame that I got. Could that be the issue? Of course being on the right size frame is more important than having the draft box. I also considered what someone else posted that the items I will put in the draft box would most likely not be needed for the majority of rides. I did not have a single flat in all of 2016 and with logging many miles and doing a lot of self-supported long routes. I am looking forward to stashing those items away compared to how they are currently strapped on the back of the BTS hydration mount.

Look at that uncut steerer. For the first two years of the bike it came cut. This will open up way more stem options. And the use of spacers if you want.

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Hi,

The lid CAN be opened slightly...you might be able to get things in and out but it'd be annoying.

I don't have an x-Lab...I have a specialized direct mount reserve rack with two gorilla cages.

I have inside the box now, a spare tube (clincher) 1 co2 cannister, co2 pump head, two carbon tire levers and a valve extender and there is room to spare.

Here is a link to pics of the installed draft box. I took a pic of it closed, open slightly, and then how I bend it around the cages to full open...works fine.

You can see in one pic that it's held to the bike via two screws and those run along a vertical spacer in the box...so technically i COULD LOWER the box and have less a cluster problem at the top. Why did I not do that? Felt drilled a hole in the bottom angle of the box to allow a long allen wrench to get to that bottom screw. Then you put a cover in the hole to fill it in. Lowering the box would change the angle of that wrench such that I'd have to tighten in from inside the box...which is a pain. Its not off the table as an option though.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-n9s7yXLJaRbFlBWnZ4dlVZOGs



Cheers!


J

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Thanks, I’ll put it one and check it out. Would be nice to place my phone in there on training rides.

Your bike looks great BTW! What size frame is that?

   
Nice bike!

Crazy question but in image 7288 it looks like you could slide the box down a little if you wanted? It still looks like you would have a clearance issue with the lid.


edit: oops, I just read your post again stating why you did not lower the box.

My box appears to be sitting a little lower, but it is at the shop so it will be a few more days before I can look at it more closely. Pic
I went ahead and ordered the Xlab Turbo mount for dual Gorilla cages and will set it at zero drag with the mount parallel to the ground.

Hi,

It's a size 54.

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"There will come a day you won't be able to do this, today is not that day."

Thanks! I've worked hard to make it so!

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"There will come a day you won't be able to do this, today is not that day."

Question: As I have to travel to an Ironman by plane, I have to demount my Felt IA2. Would like to unplug the aerobar as much as possible but have an issue with the rear break barrel adjuster.
Can I demount that special piece that is under the cover of the aerobar that is used to tighten, loosen the rear brake cable or goes the brake cable through?

Would be great to get some insigth.

Many thanks.

Anyone got the new IA 16 already? I've been working with LBS to get the IA 16 size 48 but we're not able to get a clear answer from Felt of when it can be delivered.

I ordered the new IA16 Black Edition 51cm two weeks ago and it's at the shop. When I made the order the shop owner made a comment that it was good that I wasn't wanting the red frame because it wasn't showing up in either 51 or 54. I did not ask if he any clues when they would be available.

The shop owner keeps calling mine a 2018 but I'm not sure if it's last year's frame with the new Calpac and draft box.

It's the red frame that I want but I don't know how long I'll be waiting.

 
The first 48cm IA16's in Red should be in stock this December.

There's a shipment due in next week, though I don't know if they're all spoken for. Depends on pre-orders.

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Interesting to know if QR box (which is significantly larger) is also more aero. Felt went the one size fits all option I guess, which I can get from a business perspective, but likely there is some compromise. I have a 58 and will be keeping my QR box after seeing Felt's solution. I will give the new Calpac a go.

Got some better pics of the IA 16 in red as we prepare for our eCom store to be ready. Bike looks terrific:

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Sweet! Got any of the IA10?

Haven't seen the new one yet.

Have some great shots of the previous version! :)

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Beautiful bike!

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I found a video of the 10 from an Asian shop. Looked very nice!

Does anyone know where the serial number is on the IA? been looking, cant seem to locate it on my IA16

also I am looking to replace my headset bearing, any idea what bearing it is I need?

I bought this headset replacement for my IA16 earlier this year: https://www.amazon.com/...KJU7G?th=1&psc=1

Also, I think the serial number is on a sticker on the underside of the bottom bracket, but I will have to look at mine to confirm.

I picked up my IA16 this afternoon to do a little rough fitting at home and then return it tomorrow for some more tweaks. I have some pictures of the draft box and bottle cage setup. On my fit and setup it will open enough to access, but it does seem like it will work per individual, frame size, fit and cage mounts used. Pictures (pardon the test saddle color)

The SN is located on a removable decal in front of the non-drive side BB and stamped in the plastic below the BB.

My IA1 is running 25mm tyres on Zipps.

So I am little baffled in what steps to take next in the process of this new bike. I am not a competitor and do not plan to be one. My first bike was built up and fitted by a reputable fitter in my area. He suggested the Cobb V-Flow saddle and the build and fitting was done as the bike was being built and then an hour plus fitting. I was supposed to come back for a final tweaking if it was necessary, but the bike really worked out well for me for a number of years.

This time has been a little different and I asked to test the Cobb 55 for a couple weeks using the shop's saddle and yet I have not really been fitted yet. The bike is still getting some tweaks in the build. Today I go in for a very preliminary quick fit just to see if I am in the ballpark.

My question because a proper fitting can be expensive and logistically (drive and appointment time) challenging of getting the cart before the horse kind of thing. I did not want to start another thread, but this is for IA16 so it's kind of related to the topic :-)

1. If I do not get a proper fitting is the Cobb 55 getting a fair trial?
2. If I do set an appointment and pay the fitting fee (it ain't cheap ya know) and the Cobb 55 doesn't work for me am I throwing money out the window if I have to go back to my V-Flow or try something else and have to pay the fitting fee again?

I had the bike at my house yesterday and put it on the rollers using the fork stand for a few minutes. I don't know where I am supposed to be sitting on this JOF type of saddle except obviously off the front. I did get to a spot that seemed to feel half decent for the few minutes I was spinning. I went from a light spin to threshold power and it felt good, but saddle is pushed all the way back. I go back to the shop today with bibs and shoes and will see what he says, but this will not be an official fitting.