{"id":1837772,"date":"2026-03-20T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1837772"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:30:00","slug":"felt-returns-with-an-all-new-aero-bike-good-on-paper-but-a-let-down-in-the-real-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1837772","title":{"rendered":"Felt returns with an all-new aero bike: Good on paper, but a let-down in the real world"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a first new bike under new ownership the Nexar looks to meet current trends, but keeping an eye on the basics of geometry has let it down despite a low RRP for the spec, and decent weight and aero figures. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Very lightweight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Decent price considering the spec package<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Higher stack means a more comfortable aero position<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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      Handling is a real handful, and borderline scary in even moderate winds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Shimano only<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      30mm max tyre clearance in real life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n