Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Cyclocross FLite custom butted aluminum, Dynaform smooth welded construction, BB386 bottom bracket shell, shoulder friendly top tube, flat mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Cyclocross UHC Advanced carbon fiber construction, ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" aluminum steerer tube, carbon fiber blades, LR fender mounts, flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100mm thru axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra clamp-on, Ø34.9mm
Shift Levers
Shimano RS405 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano 10-speed, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano FC-R460, 46/36T, 47cm: 165mm --- 50 - 53cm: 172.5mm --- 55 - 60cm: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech BSA threaded
Chain
KMC X-10, 10-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt R3 Disc, sealed cartridge bearing, 100 x 12mm thru axle, Center Lock, 32H
Rear Hub
Felt R3 Disc, sealed cartridge bearing, 10-speed(11-speed compatible), QR, 32H
Rims
Felt CxR3 Disc, tubeless ready, 17mm inner width, 22mm depth
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob K-Guard, 700 x 35c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano RS405 hydraulic disc with 140mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano RS405, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Felt CXR SuperLite, ±7° rise, Ø31.8mm, 47 - 53cm: 90mm --- 55cm: 100mm --- 57cm: 110mm --- 60cm: 120mm
Handlebar
Felt CXR SuperLite, 86mm reach, 130mm drop, Ø31.8mm, 47 - 50cm: 420/450mm --- 53 - 60cm: 440 / 470mm
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt VariableHeight Cone Spacers (20mm PC, 4.5mm aluminum), Felt top cap and aluminum bolt, No.42, 1.125 - 1.5"
Seat
Saddle
Felt CxR
Seatpost
Felt CxR3, Ø27.2mm x 300mm length
Model Overview
F40X belongs to the Felt F40x model. Felt launched 1 bike of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Cyclocross bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Cyclocross bike is 2012$. However, even though the average price of a Cyclocross bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2019, its price was 1599$. Comparing this to the average Cyclocross bike price, we see that the price is 25.83% smaller.
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). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Felt F40X it’s weighing 10.4 kg (22.93 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In short, the average Cyclocross bike weight is 18.32% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the F40X model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt F40X is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.