Wow...that is a beautiful bike....

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Hey Tom - any chance that you could order your 2009 bike in a size 58 or 60? That would really help me out for next year's liquidation. :-D

Gorgeous ride - someone's going to get a fantastic deal.

Any idea when the Felt 2009 bikes will be available?

How about a 58 and a 60.. ya know... in case the 58 is too small!

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Breakfast is for Closers

Tom,

hello, this is a beautiful bike. I am 5'7" and previously rode a 51cm Litespeed Saber. Based on your posting, I am assuming you are a sales rep for Bikesport. Because you are in Michigan and I am in New Mexico, it would be impossible to do a bike fit. So based on your previous sales, would the 52cm be the right size for my height or would a 50cm be better? I am not fond of long top tubes. Also, does the cockpit have the same stem? I like the flexibility of having to rise it if needed.

Thanks,

~Henri

I decided to turn this one lose when I got the call asking what sizes of the 2009 Z25 and new F3SL we wanted. They are supposed to start arriving next week. I have the PDF images of them but Felt asked me not to post those. I can tell you the bikes look good- a bit of a departure from previous Felt graphics/color schemes. The new F3SL has a SRAM Red kit and retails for $3500. I bought one in my size to check it out as a review bike.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Well, I'm 5'9" and I have an aftermarket 120 mm Oval Concepts stem on there. I needed more reach on the 52cm frame but I didn't want the higher stack on the 54cm frame.

At 5'7" you may be just about OK for this, but I'd suggest I have to swap out the stem for you. IF you are considering this bike I'd urge to to get a good set of measurements or use Dan's retailer database on Slowtwitch to locate a FIST certified fitter near you. You'll have to pay them for the fit but it will be money well spent.

Let me know if you have further questions. This is a shot of me on the bike to give you some sense of my proportions:


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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Felt is telling us there is limited availability on the road models F3SL and Z25 in the new 2009's right now. We should see the first ones next week as well as other Felt dealers around the U.S.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Hello Tom
Wanted to know if the bike is still available? I'm very interested please let me know.
Thank you Geo.