Felt VR-40 Endurance Road Bike

Description

Road cycling has evolved. Riders all over the world are pushing their equipment further than ever before. They’re getting off the beaten path, exploring new roads and spending more time in the saddle on solo excursions, group adventures, and epic gran fondos, all to satisfy their passion for the ride. These are the riders that inspired us to create the VR, the most versatile and capable endurance road bike in Felt’s history. Drawing on decades of frame building and carbon fiber innovation, our engineers meticulously crafted each and every VR model from the ground up with the most refined geometry and materials selection of any Felt endurance road bike, ever, harmoniously melding together comfort and performance.

The best aluminum endurance bike Felt has ever created. Features a carbon fork to mitigate road chatter. Compatible with rack and fenders for amazing versatility.

Endurance-Tuned Compliance
Key to the VR’s meticulously tuned level of compliance is Felt’s decades-long dedication to pushing the limits of carbon fiber construction. The VR is the result of a “form following function” design, with every element of the frame precisely configured to achieve the most sublime ride quality. For example, its rear triangle utilizes seat stays that are positioned outboard of the seat tube. Along with the utilization of disc brakes, this allowed our engineers to free up the seat stays from having to handle braking forces, meaning that they have been tuned entirely to work in conjunction with the tapered seat tube profile to ensure maximum compliance at the rear wheel. The aluminum iterations of the VR also feature this same dedication to maximizing rider comfort, as well.

Disc Brakes & Thru-Axles
Disc brakes are the new standard in road bike technology, providing increased stopping power, enhanced modulation and better performance in both adverse weather conditions and ideal riding conditions compared to rim brakes. For racers and performance-focused riders, disc brakes also improve handling and overall control, which allows you to carry speed through turns for a more fluid riding experience. No matter your age, fitness level, body size or even where you ride, disc brakes provide numerous benefits over traditional rim caliper brakes. Available on all VR models.

Equipment Integration
Thanks to its endurance-oriented geometry and disc brakes, the VR possesses superior all-weather versatility. To further enhance that versatility, our engineers gifted it sleek, hidden rack mounts, and also developed a proprietary fender kit that seamlessly integrates with the VR frame. And whether it’s a spare tube, tool kit or extra nutrition products, all-day riding excursions may require extra supplies. The VR features a mounting location along the top tube for installing a “bento box” style storage bag. The two-bolt setup features standard water bottle cage spacing, which gives riders the freedom to utilize a wide selection of aftermarket storage solutions.

Components
SHIFTERS- 43, 47cm: Shimano Tiagra 4725 Short-Reach / 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm: Shimano Tiagra 4720
DERAILLEUR, REAR- Shimano Tiagra 4700, long cage
BOTTOM BRACKET- Token Ninja Lite, BB386 for Shimano (24mm)
CHAIN- Shimano HG54
BRAKE ROTORS-Shimano RT70, Center Lock, 160/140mm
TIRES-Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x30c
HUB, REAR- Shimano RS470 | J-Bend, Center Lock, 28h, TA 12×142, 11-speed
STEM- Devox StemR.A2 VA
HANDLEBAR CLAMP DIAMETER- 31.8mm
HANDLEBAR REACH- 65mm
SADDLE- Devox Seat.MIG
BOTTOM BRACKET TYPE- Press-Fit | BB386
DERAILLEUR HANGER TYPE, FRONT- Band | Ø31.8mm
ROUTING TYPE-Press-Internal | mechanical specific
SPEED- 2×10-speed
DERAILLEUR, FRONT- Shimano Tiagra 4700, band type, Ø31.8mm
CRANK- Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34T
CASSETTE- Shimano HG500, 11-34T
PEDALS- Road platform pedal
BRAKE CALIPERS- Shimano Tiagra 4770, hydraulic disc, flat mount
WHEELS- Devox WheelRDS.A1 with Shimano hubs | 23/21
TIRE COMPATIBILITY- Tubeless Compatible
HUB, FRONT- Shimano RS470 | J-Bend, Center Lock, 28h, TA 12×100
HANDLEBAR- Devox DBar.A2 
HANDLEBAR DROP -125mm
HANDLEBAR WIDTH- 43, 47cm: 38cm / 51cm: 40cm / 54 – 56cm: 42cm / 58 – 61cm: 44cm
STEM ANGLE- ±8°/±16°