Gallery: Chloe Dygert's Rainbow-Themed World Champion Felt DA Time Trial Bike

Athletes Bikes

August 20, 2020

When Chloe Dygert crossed the finish line of the time trial course at the 2019 UCI World Championships, it felt like a coronation. It was fitting, then, that the event took place in Yorkshire, England, a nation inescapably and historically tied to its monarchy. The 22-year-old American had long been one of the most watched stars in the world of cycling, thanks to impressive results throughout her junior career—Dygert won both the road race and time trial at the 2015 UCI World Championships as a junior. She had also risen to become the most dominant force in track cycling, with five world championships prior to her exploits in Yorkshire—she's since added two more rainbow jerseys from the velodrome to her collection, all of which have been won aboard Felt bikes. But no one was ready for what she unleashed on the challenging roads of the Yorkshire time trial course.

Over 30.4 kilometers, Dygert posted a time of 42:11, a full one minute and thirty-two seconds ahead of her closest competitor. It was the largest margin of victory ever at the UCI Time Trial World Championships—in either the Women's or Men's divisions. By race's end, Dygert had passed eight other riders who had started the course ahead of her. She collapsed onto the ground in exhaustion, completely spent after giving everything her body could possibly muster in a bid for glory.

The global COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to professional cycling for much of the 2020 season. And while some races have begun to take place, there still remains uncertainty about when—or even, if—other events, including this year's UCI World Championships, will occur. However, at its core, cycling is all about persistence in the face of adversity, as well as optimism and hope in defiance of a challenging mountain or stretch of road. It's in that spirit that we designed a brand-new bike for Chloe Dygert, one that reflects her world champion status, and one that we hope she will ride to glory in the near future.

"We've been eagerly awaiting this one," says Jake Duehring, Felt's Director of Sports Marketing. "Chloe is such an immense talent, and she's already a proven world champion. She won rainbow jerseys both in the road and time trial disciplines in the junior category back in 2015, both on Felt bikes. In fact, her time trial victory then was aboard a DA, too. We were ecstatic for Chloe and thrilled by her performance. We're happy to have designed her a unique new bike that reflects her status as the best time trialist in the world."

"I wanted the bike to be bold, tasteful, and aggressive looking," says Felt's Creative Director Bob Thomson. "Super clean without a lot of clutter. So many champion bikes are garish and over the top, but that's not really Felt's style. So I went with gloss white and the sharply angled intersecting World Champion stripes, running from fork tip to seatpost. It's unmistakably the world champ's bike, and you can see it a mile away. I've had the privilege to be able to design bikes for some of the world's best athletes, something that is never lost on me. World Champion bikes with their iconic rainbow stripes, of course, are extra meaningful to the bike dork fan in me, and they are a true honor to work on."

"Chloé’s World Championship Felt DA is beautiful," says Nicola Cranmer, founder and general manager of TWENTY20 Pro Cycling. "Felt, SRAM, and Zipp have been our partners for over a decade and these bikes have carried the athletes of TWENTY20 to nine Olympic and Paralympic medals and multiple Elite and Junior World and National Championship titles. It's unlikely that Chloe will actually get to race her rainbow bike this year but she can look forward to many more world titles."

“Felt Bicycles, SRAM, and Zipp have supported me to 10 World Championship titles on the track and road," says Chloe Dygert. "I always love new bike day. But what makes this new Felt day so special is that it’s not just another bike. It’s a bike that I feel confident on and a bike that I’ve worked so hard for, and I will get to keep it for the rest of my life. I threw tantrums on the side of the road because I wasn’t 'good' enough, had break-downs training on the velodrome because I didn’t 'hurt' enough. Everything I did to earn this bike is what makes it so special and to ride it and own it is a privilege.”

THE SPECS

Frame: Felt DA. Felt Defined Aero TT/Tri UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber

Fork: Felt Bayonet 4 UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber

Headset: Felt Bayonet 4 integrated, 19mm sealed cartridge bearing

Stem: Felt Bayonet 4 Fixed Position, 90 x 0mm

Size: 54cm

Components: SRAM Red eTap AXS 12-speed

Base Bar: Zipp Vuka Aero integrated aero bar

Extensions: Zipp Vuka Shift AXS 90 Integrated Aerobar shifting system

Power: SRAM Red AXS Power Meter

Cranks: SRAM Red AXS

Crank Length: 172.5mm

Chainring: SRAM AXS Aero 52T

Cassette: SRAM Red XG-1290 10-28

Chain: SRAM Red with Flattop technology

Pedals: Custom gold-plated Speedplay Zero Aero pedals with 53mm spindle

Saddle: Velo Angel TT Special edition with Carbon rails 241x143

Wheel - Rear: Zipp SUPER-9 carbon tubeless Rim-brake Disc

Wheel - Front: Zipp 858 NSW carbon tubeless Rim-brake

Tires: Kenda Valkyrie TLR Pro 700c x 25mm

Name Sticker: Victory Circle Graphix

Built by: Joe Savola

(Photos Courtesy of Barbara Kreisle Photography // Instagram: @swiftride)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD YOUR VERY OWN DREAM BIKE

Also in Blog

bicycles frame road bikes Tips & Guides

Tips for Selecting a Performance Road Bike

March 26, 2023

Selecting a high-end road bicycle for racing is a significant investment that requires careful consideration, but there are some clear-cut ways to better understand the various frame materials and component specs in order to cut through marketing hype and allow you to make an informed buying decision.

bike bag bike on airplane packing a bike traveling with a bike

Tips for Traveling and Packing Bikes

March 21, 2023

The time of year is fast approaching when many athletes will fly to their annual target events. When competing at a major event, it's important to arrive not only physically prepared, but also psychologically calm and critical to achieving this mental state, is to arrive at the race hotel or host-housing with your equipment intact.

Felt triathlon Felt Triathlon Bikes Tips & Guides Triathlon

Ironman Triathlon Preparation and Training

March 19, 2023

Before delving into the specifics of Ironman training, it is important to understand the scientific principles behind the training process. The key principles of training fall into three major categories: specificity, progressive overload, and periodization.

FELT is a proud member of PIERER E-Bikes and PIERER Mobility Group.

Select your region:

USA : EUROPE : INTERNATIONAL

Bike Fit Calculator

BIKE SIZING

Getting the proper size bike is key to comfort, performance, and safety. The world's best bike, if the wrong size for you, won't make you a better rider.
Our bike sizing guide is meant to give some general direction as to the best size to fit you based on your height. This is just one variable in a very complex system between rider and bike so keep in mind that rider proportions, fitness levels, and other aspects particular to the individual cyclist has a big impact on how you'll feel and perform on your new bike. Our size guidelines are not a substitute for a professional bike fit. If you have size questions, please don't hesitate to visit your local qualified bike fitter or reach out to us.

ROAD PERFORMANCE, ENDURANCE, GRAVEL & ADVENTURE MODELS | AR, FR, VR, BREED, BROAM

	43cm	47cm / 48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	61cm
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	144.7 -152.4 cm 4’9”-5’0”	152.4 -167.6 cm 5’0”-5’5”	167.6 -172.7 cm 5’5”-5’8”	172.7 -177.8 cm 5’8”-5’10”	177.8 -182.8 cm 5’10”-6’0”	182.8 -187.9 cm 6’0”-6’2”	187.9 -195.5 cm 6’2”-6’5”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	67.3 -71.2 cm 26.5”-28.0”	71.2 -74.9 cm 28"-29.5"	75.1 - 76.2 cm 29.6’’-30.0”	77.9 -82.0 cm 30.7”-32.3”	81.0 -85.0 cm 31.9”-33.5”	84.0 -87.1 cm 33.1”-34.3”	87.3 -91.1 cm 34.4”-35.9”

TRIATHLON & TT MODELS | DA, IA*, B

	48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	152.4 -167.6 cm 5’0”-5’5”	167.6 -172.7 cm 5’5”-5’8”	172.7 -180.3 cm 5’8”-5’11”	180.3 -187.9 cm 5’11”-6’2”	187.9 -195.5 cm 6’2”-6’5”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	70.8 -74.4 cm 27.9”-29.3”	74.4 - 77.9 cm 29.3’’-30.07”	77.9 -83.0 cm 30.7”-32.7”	83.0 -85.8 cm 32.7”-33.8”	85.8 -88.9 cm 32.7”-35.0”

*For additional insight on choosing the best size and set-up for your DA and IA models, please download and use our TRI/TT fit calculator.

DOWNLOAD THE DA/IA FIT CALCULATOR HERE

CYCLOCROSS MODELS | FX

	47cm	50cm	53cm	55cm	57cm	60cm
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	152.4 -167.6 cm 5’0”-5’5”	167.6 -172.7 cm 5’5”-5’8”	172.7 -177.8 cm 5’8”-5’10”	177.8 -182.8 cm 5’10”-6’0”	182.8 -187.9 cm 6’0”-6’2”	187.9 -195.5 cm 6’2”-6’5”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	71.2 -74.9 cm 28”-29.5”	75.1 - 76.2 cm 29.6’’-30.0”	77.9 -82.0 cm 30.7”-32.3”	81.0 -85.0 cm 31.9”-33.5”	84.0 -87.1 cm 33.1”-34.3”	87.3 -91.1 cm 34.4”-35.9”

TRACK MODELS | TK-FRD

	51cm (XXS-XS)	55cm (S-M)	58cm (L)	60cm (XL)	62cm (XXL)
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	144.7-160 cm 4'9"-5'2"	167.6 -175.2 cm 5’5”-5’9”	175.2 -180.3 cm 5’9”-5’11”	180.3 -187.9 cm 5’11”-6’2”	188 cm -195 cm 6'3"-6’5”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	68-74cm 27.5"-29"	77.9 - 82.0 cm 30.7’’-32.3”	81.0 -85.0 cm 31.9”-33.5”	84.0 -87.1 cm 33.1”-34.3”	87.2 -89 cm 34.4”-36.0”

FITNESS | VERZA

	47cm / 48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	61cm
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	152.4 -167.6 cm 5’0”-5’5”	167.6 -172.7 cm 5’5”-5’8	172.7 -177.8 cm 5’8”-5’10”	177.8 -182.8 cm 5’10”-6’0”	182.8 -187.9 cm 6’0”-6’2”	187.9 -195.5 cm 6’2”-6’5”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	71.2 -74.9 cm 28.0”-29.5”	75.1 - 76.2 cm 29.6’’-30.0”	77.9 -82.0 cm 30.7”-32.3”	81.0 -85.0 cm 31.9”-33.5”	84.0 -87.1 cm 33.1”-34.3”	87.3 -91.1 cm 34.4”-35.9”

MTB FULL-SUSPENSION | Edict, Decree, COMPULSION

	16"	18"	20"	22"
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	158.4 -170.1 cm 5’3”-5’7”	170.1 -177.8 cm 5’7”-5’10”	177.8 -185.4 cm 5’10”-6’1”	185.4 -193.0 cm 6’1”-6’4”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	74.4 - 77.9 cm 28.0’’-30.7”	77.9 -83.0 cm 30.7”-32.7”	83.0 -85.8 cm 32.7”-33.8”	85.8 -88.9 cm 33.8”-35.0”

MTB HARDTAIL | DOCTRINE, DISPATCH

	14"	16"	18"	20"	22"
RIDER HEIGHT CM / FT	152.4 -167.6 cm 5’1”-5’4”	162.5 -170.1 cm 5’4”-5’7”	170.1 -177.8 cm 5’7”-5’10”	177.8 -185.4 cm 5’10”-6’1”	185.4 -193.0 cm 6’1”-6’4”
RIDER INSEAM *CM / INCHES Measured from crotch to floor.*	70.8 -74.4 cm 27.3”-28.3”	74.4 - 77.9 cm 28.3’’-30.7”	77.9 -83.0 cm 30.7”-32.7”	83.0 -85.8 cm 32.7”-33.8”	85.8 -88.9 cm 32.7”-35.0”