Felt FX Advanced+ Force CX1 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Force, Force 1
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Cyclocross UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142mm Syntace style thru axle, shoulder friendly top tube, flat mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical or electronic cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Cyclocross UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber monocoque construction, ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown and blades. Flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100mm thru axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force CX1, 11-speed long cage
Shift Levers
SRAM Force Cx1, 1x11
Cassette
SRAM 11-speed, 11-36T
Crank
SRAM Force 1, BB386, 30mm, X-SYNC 38T installed, X-SYNC 40T in box, 47cm: 165mm, 50cm: 170mm, 53cm: 172.5mm, 55 - 60cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Token BB386 with 30mm bearings
Chain
SRAM 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Devox Road RSL3, sealed cartridge bearing, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rear Hub
Devox Road RSL3, sealed cartridge bearing, 11-speed, 12 x 142mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Rims
Zipp/Devox 30 Course disc clincher, tubeless compatible
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe X-One All Around MicroSkin TL-Easy, folding, 700 x 33c
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Force Cx1 hydraulic disc flat mount, 160mm Centerline rotor
Brake Levers
SRAM Force Cx1, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Zipp Service Course SL, ±6¡ rise, ¯31.8mm, 47cm :80mm, 50 - 53cm: 90mm, 55cm: 100mm, 57cm: 110mm, 60cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Zipp SL-70 ERGO, ¯31.8mm, 47 - 50cm: 400mm, 53 - 55cm: 420mm, 57 - 60cm: 440mm
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), Felt top cap, No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"
Seat
Saddle
Prologo X0 TiRox
Seatpost
Service Course SL Beyond Black, ¯27.2mm x 330mm length
Model Overview
FX Advanced+ Force CX1 belongs to the Felt Fx model. Felt released 17 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Fx bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Felt FX Advanced GRX 600 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2799$. Felt FX Advanced+ Force CX1 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 4199$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Cyclocross bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Cyclocross bike you should know that the average price is 2012$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cyclocross bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2020, its price was 4199$. If we compare this with the average Cyclocross bike cost we notice that the price is 108.7% more expensive.
Average weight for Cyclocross bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Cyclocross bike is 8.79 kg (19.38 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 7.89 kg (17.39 lbs), the FX Advanced+ Force CX1 model is considerably lighter than average. In other words, this model is 11.41% lighter than the average Cyclocross bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
FX Advanced+ Force CX1 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the FX Advanced+ Force CX1 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt FX Advanced+ Force CX1 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Felt FX Advanced+ Force CX1 2020 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
