Felt IA 2.0 FRD Frameset

The Felt IA 2.0 FRD Frameset is the foundation for a bespoke triathlon build — the same FRD 12K Carbon Light platform that carried Solveig Løvseth to the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship title and the fastest bike split of the day, now available for the athlete who wants to build their own spec from the ground up. At 4.2kg for a size M frameset, you're starting with one of the lightest tri platforms available before a single component goes on.

FRD is Felt's top-tier designation, reserved for their lightest and most advanced carbon construction. The 12K weave layup delivers the stiffness-to-weight ratio and aerodynamic profile that define the IA 2.0's race character. This isn't a blank slate — the frameset ships with Felt's integrated IA 2.0 Carbon cockpit system, including the carbon basebar, stem, and seatpost, so the aero silhouette is intact from day one. The integrated design isn't just aesthetic: it accommodates on-board hydration and nutrition storage within the frame's aerodynamic profile, so whatever build you spec, the bike keeps you fueling without breaking position.

The geometry mirrors the complete FRD build exactly. Seat tube angles run from 77.5° in the 58cm to 79.5° in the 48cm — aggressive enough to open up the hip flexors for the run off the bike. The low, forward position is designed for aerodynamic output over a long effort, with the frame's stack and reach numbers optimized for riders who have been properly fit for the triathlon position. This is a machine for athletes who know what they want and have the build knowledge — or the shop relationship — to put it together right.

The FRD frameset rewards a thoughtful component selection. Pair it with the drivetrain of your choice — Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, SRAM Red, or anything in between — and choose wheels and components that match your racing demands and budget. For a triathlete who already owns high-end components from a previous build, or who is upgrading to a new frame while keeping proven parts, the IA 2.0 FRD frameset is the most direct path to a fully custom, world-class triathlon bike.

Design Benefits

1. FRD 12K Carbon Light construction — Felt's lightest, most advanced carbon layup. The 12K weave delivers the stiffness-to-weight ratio and aerodynamic efficiency that define the IA 2.0 FRD's race character. At 4.2kg for the frameset, you're starting with serious weight savings before components go on.
2. Radical aero silhouette — the IA 2.0 FRD's tube shapes, junctions, and overall form are engineered to cut through wind resistance. The integrated cockpit system — basebar, stem, and seatpost all included — maintains the clean, unified aerodynamic profile that makes this frameset exceptional.
3. On-board hydration and nutrition integration — the frame design incorporates storage for fluids and nutrition within the aero envelope. Whatever components you build around this frame, you keep the fueling advantage without compromising your position.
4. Triathlon-specific geometry — steep seat tube angles (77.5–79.5° depending on size) are purpose-set for the triathlon position. The geometry opens up the hip flexors for the run, and the stack and reach numbers are dialed for riders fit specifically for long-course racing.
5. Build flexibility — no drivetrain, wheels, or brakes included means you choose exactly what goes on. Bring over your current Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, choose the wheelset that suits your course, and build the triathlon bike you want — on the best platform available.

Final Take

The Felt IA 2.0 FRD Frameset is for the triathlete who builds bikes, not just buys them. It's the same FRD carbon chassis that won at Kona, available to anyone who wants to pair it with their own component spec. If you know what you want to build, this is where to start.