The frame itself could be a little more aero, but probably not that much. Other impactful upgrades could be a new cockpit, to something like a Tririg Alpha X. That would probably give you more speed than an entire new bike (because most cockpits are worse than the Tririg). You could also upgrade your drivetrain to the latest 11 speed electronic. That would cost you around $1,500 in new parts. But, a new bike with Di2 would be around $5K, and that would probably not be much faster than what you have now.

Is the cockpit itself noticeably faster? I’m sure it can improve fit and that would make you faster, but I’m wondering how much difference it makes over....say a profile design T2 wing?

To the OP, the benefit is n+1! New bike day!

I don't think you can put a tririg bar on a Felt DA anyway, so the point is kinda moot.

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Yes, a mediocre cockpit is a butt-ton of drag. Felt's Bayonet is pretty good, but still not as fast as the Tririg. Here are a couple of Tririg's charts. There are other comparisons in the Internets, but this is a quick glimpse.




Well that's a bummer. Didn't think about that.

Welp, time to get busy on upgrades and positioning this offseason, thanks! sorry to OP for the partial highjack.

You will look way cooler