Felt F6 Apex 2012

The frame of the F6 uses the exact same geometry as the range topping F1 model ridden in the Pro Tour and as a result shares the same precision handling and power-transfer characteristics. It features a tapered head tube and matching tapered fork meaning the front end inspires cornering confidence as well as minimizing flex when sprinting. The bottom bracket area is also incredibly stiff and allows for the use of a larger diameter BB30 chainset which both increases pedaling efficiency and decreases weight.

The groupset is predominantly SRAM's quality 10 speed Apex group which offers the same ergonomics as the much costlier Force and Red mechanical groupsets from the brand. This means functionality is top drawer but keeps cost attainable. The chainset is a compact model also from SRAM and provides lower gearing for better climbing and means even on hillier terrain you shouldn't find yourself longing for a triple. The Apex rear derraileur is the short cage version and means you can fit a cassette of up to 28t at the back for a first gear of 34-28.

The F6 rolls on some nice wheels too which is often somewhere a brand might skimp to save some pennies. Forged aluminium hubs with sealed bearings throughout are laced with a proper set of competition spokes from DT Swiss onto Mavic's popular and lightweight CXP-22s rims. You can get lighter, fancier wheels with far more exotic materials but durability and quality are good here and the machined rim side-walls mean braking performance is consistent too.

While the finishing kit is mostly in-house to keep the price sharp, including a carbon seatpost to help reduce road hum, Felt still opted for good quality tyres from top tyre brand Vittoria.

The F6 begs to be ridden fast and offers more than enough quality to either the enthusiast road rider looking to upgrade or the racer on a budget.

Each F6 is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure you're bike arrives in perfect condition. To find out which size fits you use the size chart below.