AERO EXCELLENCE.
Our very first bike was made for one of the greatest triathletes in history—Paula Newby-Fraser—who rode her stealth black Felt B2 to multiple world championship victories. Since then, we’ve never stopped pursuing the ideal triathlon racing machine. The first IA revolutionized the triathlon world when it debuted. Despite advancements via our IA 2.0 platform, the standard IA remains a reference point for speed and performance.
The IA remains one of the most aerodynamic bikes in the world. Its precise handling, stable performance in windy conditions, and its low-drag profile still lays claim to winning the Kona World Championship a staggering six times in a row. It still holds both bike and overall course records across the lava fields of Hawaii to this day. If speed is your thing, you are sure to enjoy the IA.
AERODYNAMICS
Every racecourse is different, with varying elevation gains, road curvature, and, of course, an endless variety of wind, roiling the course. After endless CFD modeling, wind tunnel testing, and real-world riding of prototypes, countless new designs were scrutinized, updated, and tested again,over and over. The result is a bike worthy of carrying on the legendary IA name, one also featuring the improved performance that disc brakes bring to the riding experience. It's not merely fast in a straight line -- it's faster in all conditions.
DISC BRAKES & THRU-AXLES
Disc brakes are the best means of controlling a bicycle. Period. Plus, they perform best in adverse weather conditions. Wherever the road takes you, and in whatever conditions you find yourself, the disc brake-equipped IA gives you the confidence to tackle any racecourse. To accommodate the added stopping forces provided by disc brakes, the IA features thru-axles rather than traditional quick-release skewers. It's a proven design that provides a more secure interface between the bicycle frame and the wheel, which also enhances the stiffness of the frame-and-wheel connection.
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
The IA comes equipped with Felt's integrated CALpac 2.0. This storage unit features ample space for all of the riding essentials to which a rider needs quick and easy access. Likewise, the IA includes the BTSpac storage device, located behind the seat tube. This unit is ideal for a flat tire repair kit and/or on-the-go tool kit, or any other items that a rider doesn't require while pedaling. It's shape has been aerodynamically optimized for the IA, creating no aero drag penalty.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME: Felt IA 1.0, UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon
FORK: Felt IntegratedAero Disc 1.0, UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber
FRONT BRAKE: SRAM S-900 AERO HRD, 2-piston, Hydraulic disc brake
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR: SRAM Centerline XR, 140 mm, Center lock
REAR BRAKE: SRAM S-900 AERO HRD, 2-piston, Hydraulic disc brake
REAR BRAKE ROTOR: SRAM Centerline XR, 140 mm, Center lock
REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM Force eTap AXS, 24-S
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Sram Force eTap AXS
CASSETTE: SRAM XG-1270, 10-28 T
CHAIN: SRAM SX Eagle
CRANKSET: SRAM Force, 48/35 T
SHIFT LEVER: SRAM eTap Blips
INNER BEARING: SRAM DUB,
WHEELSET: Reynolds AR58/62 DB Custom, Tubeless ready, Center lock, 12x100/12x142 mm
TIRE: Continental Grand Sport Race,
STEM: Felt Dagger Direct, -6 °
HEADSET: IS-2
HANDLEBAR: Basebar: Devox Bayonet 3.1 | SuperLite aluminum / Extensions: Devox Ergomod | aluminum
BAR TAPE: FBT-4
SADDLE: ISM PS1.0
SEAT POST: Felt Aero TRI IL 1.0 VM
WEIGHT: 9.66kg
PERMISSIBLE TOTAL WEIGHT: 129kg
TRAILER APPROVAL: No trailer approval
****Specifications may change depending on supply of parts to FELT. If you need to confirm the kit, please contact our customer service staff for confirmation.
