The company offers its flagship lighter FRD frame with UHC Extreme carbon as a frameset only. While I am certainly not a frame geometry expert, and won’t pretend to be, The Breed does have a more aggressive, race-ready riding position. It climbs well and descends better. The updated bike features a white paint job similar to the bike that Wout van Aert rode and we profiled in 2017, but instead of world championship color accents, it features a more American-centric red and blue color scheme. The pairing of the Advanced and Ultimate materials forms the Advanced+ designation. Still developed in California after the acquisition by Rossignol. The 2020 Felt Breed Force 1 gravel bike. It provides adventure, solitude, and dirty fun away from heavily trafficked roads.
I'll Be a Supporter. One less derailleur means one less item service and or break during a race/ride. Just like Wout’s former bike, the Fx | Advanced+ | Force Cx1 has a full suite of SRAM/Zipp components. The combination of a well-designed frame coupled with the incredible value combined to give this bike a well earnt 10/10. The 2020 Felt Fx | Advanced+ | Force Cx1 cyclocross bike features in white is similar to the white frame Wout van Aert used, but with red and blue accents. We got an early preview of the updated Breed 20, now called the Breed | 20. Shasta Gravel Hugger Sets 2021 Date, Looks Back on 2020 Race, SRAM Expands Force AXS eTap Gearing Range with New Cassette, Crankset, Derailleurs, Lifetime and Kaw Nation Write Open Letter, Torres Ends Petition. But is it gravel, cyclocross or all-road bikes that guarantee those good times? With the Felt Breed, there’s no excuse for leaving home without something. Felt Bicycles made their name in racing, and The Breed 20 is no exception to that heritage. This made them excellent commuters in areas where road quality was less dependable. From mixed-surface rail trails to the local singletrack loop, and backcountry dirt roads to quick city commutes, I had a smile on my face no matter where I rode.
Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. A big left throw of the shifter skips three gears; phenomenal for quick transitions from descents to climbs out on trails. Join our team and make a difference in the sport. Plenty light for the average rider – and even regular racer – with room for weight reduction, if it really matters. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine. With higher tire pressures, The Breed is equally as capable on pavement with plenty of speed for quick commutes or laps around your favorite road routes. It is stiff and responsive to pedal input. Whether you’re looking for a value-packed entrance into gravel riding, or for a well-equipped aluminum-framed gravel crusher, The Breed should be at the top of your list.