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FELT SHOT SERIES SHOT TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
❚ When we set out to develop our exclusive SHOT line of dirt-jump and freeride hardtail models, we had one simple goal in mind: Make the real deal.
❚ There is no shortage of wannabe dirt jump/freeride bikes on the market today. Many lack ingenuity and neglect critical discipline-specific
design requirements in order to streamline production and minimize cost. At Felt, we know if you don’t connect with real riders and identify their
unique needs, you’ll fall short on performance and compromise durability. While some brands simply disguise everyday mountain bikes with
puffed-up tubing and aggressive paint jobs, Felt has strived to offer the market exactly the right bike, with the right features, for varied disciplines
of riding. Whether it’s the dirt jump-specific Jump Shot, or the freeride Straight Shot and Double-Shot, what they all have in common is a ton of
design detail, the ability to perform, and the strength to handle serious abuse.
❚ Utilizing the latest in hydroform tubing technology, SHOT frames are as aggressive and tough as their looks imply. Hydroforming allows for
unusual and complex external shapes while utilizing premium double-butted technology internally. This results in lightweight yet remarkably
strong tubing, without requiring additional gusseting or reinforcement. 6061 aluminum is the material of choice, and each frame tube is
customized exclusively for Felt and tailored to its intended purpose. Beefed for strength only where necessary, and ranging from 4 to 4.5 lbs,
our Shot frames remain considerably lightweight for their intended purposes. Like all Felt frames, our Shots possess a certain refinement that
cannot be found elsewhere.
❚ While the Jump Shot is dirt jump-specific with its down-sized BMX style geometry and single gear, the Straight Shot and Double Shot feature
multiple speeds and longer top tubes; enabling you to climb up what you are about to conquer. Built up with real freeride and dirt jump-worthy
components from brands like Truvativ, Marzocchi, RST, WTB, and Hayes, whichever SHOT model suits your need best, it will handle whatever
abuse you can dish out.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
❚ One exceptional example of design detail can be found on the
Jump Shot frame and its custom eccentric bottom bracket set.
Since dirt-jumpers often choose a single-speed setup, many
brands simply provide a BMX-style horizontal dropout so that
chain tension can be achieved. For most people, this seemingly
straightforward task can become quite a challenge once
adjustable disc-brake caliper mounts are introduced into the
equation, and complicated even further when the rider decides
he needs a different gear combination. With the Felt eccentric BB
design, the rear wheel axle is mounted in one location, just like a
normal MTB dropout, so the disc brakes line up no matter what
gear combo you run. No clumsy pulleys or chain tension gadgetry
required. Instead, the eccentric BB is simply rotated until chain
slack is gone, and is then tightened. It’s that simple. This is just
one example of the thought and effort that has gone into every
SHOT frame and bicycle.
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Tubular Aluminum Construction
Dirt / Freeride Specific Frame Geometry
David Cachon on the Straight Shot. 89 ❚