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At the 2015 Sea Otter Classic, we got a first look at the brand-new 2016 cyclocross bikes unveiled by Felt Bicycles. Each change may seem subtle, but as an entire package, the new carbon cyclocross bikes (F1x, F3x, F4x) have hopped the barrier to become completely modern machines. The aluminum models keep the same frames, but adopt the latest components.

Felt Bicycles already had an Editors’ Award-winning carbon platform for its cyclocross bikes, but it wasn’t perfect. Tire clearance was limited, and the Alex Road Tubeless wheels and Vittoria TNT XL tire pairing wasn’t reliable at low pressure. Technology has also changed since the carbon platform was introduced, with single chainrings and thru axles being all the rage nowadays.

The company went back to the drawing board and has added a number of subtle changes that add up to a pretty impressive bike line from what we saw at the 2015 Sea Otter Classic.

See all the changes to the Felt Bicycles line in the slideshow below:

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Felt Bicycles Adopts Modern Tech Trends

There are four complete carbon cyclocross models from Felt for 2016, including the flagship F1x Di2 model that retails for $6999. There’s also a SRAM Red/Force model for $5499.

The 2016 Felt Bicycles cyclocross bike line features two top-end F1x models, one for $6999 with Dura-Ace Di2, another at $5499 with a mix of SRAM Red and Force 1. The Di2 model is single ring and features Rotor's QCX1 crankset and chainring. © Cyclocross Magazine

The 2016 Felt Bicycles cyclocross bike line features two top-end F1x models, one for $6999 with Dura-Ace Di2, another at $5499 with a mix of SRAM Red and Force 1. The Di2 model is single ring and features Rotor’s QCX1 crankset and chainring. © Cyclocross Magazine

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