Felt Speed 50 2009
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Sora, microSHIFT Road
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt SPEEDBike Custom Butted Super-light 7005 Aluminum, Forged Dropouts & replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt SPEEDBike Chrome-Moly
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora GS Long Cage
Front Derailleur
MicroShift 8 speed 31.8mm clamp-on, triple, road
Shift Levers
SRAM MRX Grip Shift for Flat Bar 24-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG850 8-Speed Cassette, 12-28T
Crank
TruVative Triple, 3 piece, Forged Aluminum, 48/38/28T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5mm, 58cm-61cm=175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA 68mm w/ Forged Chromoly Square Taper 116mm Spindle
Chain
KMC Z8 8-speed
Pedals
Flat Platform pedals with rubber no-slip inserts
Wheels
Rims
Aluminum mid V-section Aero Rim with Machined Braking Surface and Wear Indicator
Spokes
Stainless 14G
Tires
Vittoria Zaffro 700x28c skinwall with Puncture Resistance Belting
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy mini linear-pull cantilever brake, forged aluminum, w/anti-rust hardware
Brake Levers
Tektro City w/ rubber lever grip
Cockpit
Stem
FELT 2.3 6061 3D Forged 31.8mm with +/-15 Degree Rise, 51cm-54=80mm, 56cm-61cm=100mm.
Handlebar
Felt ATB 31.8mm clamp, 10 degree, 51, 54cm=560mm, 56, 58, 61cm=580mm
Grips
Felt comfort style-Double-Density design with Integrated End Plug
Headset
FSA Threadless Aheadset 1 1/8" with 20mm Cone and 3 X 7.5mm Washer Stack
Seat
Saddle
FELT 2.4 Anatomic Road Saddle with D2 Double Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover
Seatpost
FELT 1.4 6061 Aluminum 27.2mm, 350mm
Model Overview
Speed 50 is a Felt Speed model. Felt released 4 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Speed bikes models from 2009, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Speed 50 2009 is the cheapest bike model and costs 569$. Felt Speed 30 2009 is the most expensive one and costs 999$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Hybrid bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid bike that is reliable is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2009 and its price was 569$. Comparing the average cost of a Hybrid bike to this one, you will see that Speed 50 price is 1.25% more expensive.
Average weight for Hybrid bikes
Hybrid bikes have an average weight of 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
much lighter than average, Speed 50 has a weight of 10.75 kg (23.7 lbs). To sum up, it’s 28.84% lighter than the average weight of Hybrid bikes.
Overview of components
Wheels size
The wheels on Speed 50 are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Speed 50 has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
