Interbike: Felt announces 2009 range New designs launched at Interbike Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By James Huang Published: September 24, 2008 at 2:40 pm Felt’s DA time trial/triathlon frame gets an upgrade in fiber blends and resins. James Huang The Tektro cantilevers are wide-profile for more mud clearance. James Huang This handy tool will be included with the Breed to both undo the rear hub in case of adjustment or to repair a flat tire… James Huang …but the other end of the tool is clearly intended for something else. James Huang The purposeful front end gets the job done. James Huang …of a standard front derailleur instead of last year’s E-type mount. James Huang Felt will offer four ‘cross bikes for ’09 including the rather intriguing Breed. James Huang Who needs gears? The Breed sports just one. James Huang The 150mm-travel Compulsion has been similarly redone. James Huang Slacker head tube angles on both the Compulsion and Virtue should mellow out the handling a bit. James Huang As on the Virtue, a more compact Equilink suspension layout tightens up the back end. James Huang The rear disc mount looks to be well protected. James Huang A newly kinked seat tube allows the use… James Huang Felt’s DA time trial/triathlon frame gets an upgrade in fibre blends and resins. James Huang A longer leading edge supposed improves aerodynamics to the tune of about 35 seconds per 40km. James Huang An optional add-on grip also provides a handy hook for your thumbs. James Huang The DA will also feature Felt’s own Devox aero bars. James Huang The base bar can be flipped upside-down if more height is required. James Huang Felt-sponsored triathlete Michellie Jones had her bike on display. James Huang Sorry, this paint job is just for Jones. James Huang Mmm… purple. James Huang The Devox component range will also include this saddle… James Huang …with its full carbon shell and carbon rails. James Huang A clever plate bolted just ahead of the bottom bracket virtually guarantees that you’ll never drop a chain to the inside. James Huang Fork travel is set at just 80mm which befits the Six’s racing intentions. James Huang Beefy tube profiles up front suggest excellent torsional rigidity. James Huang Felt will add a 26″ carbon hardtail to its 2009 lineup that is simply called the Six Team. James Huang The rear end is similarly stout to promote good drivetrain response. James Huang A less expensive TK3 track bike will offer a relatively low cost of entry for those looking to check out the discipline. James Huang