Felt YORK – Black Hornet 2015
2015 Urban
Estimate price |
729$
Weight | 12.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt single speed custom butted 4130 TIG-welded Cr-Mo tubes, butted & tapered seatstays w/ horizontal machined Cr-Mo dropouts, integrated seat clamp, rack & water bottle mounts
Suspension Fork
Felt flat crown design, 100% Cr-Mo, 1.125" threadless steerer & oversized curved fork blades, 43mm offset
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
n/a
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
n/a
Cassette
Freewheel 18T x 3/32" & Fixed cog 17T x 3/32" w/ lock ring
Crank
Felt TkR Pista inspired cold forged polished aluminum w/ 144 BCD 51 - 54 = 165mm 56 - 61 = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle, 68mm
Chain
KMC Z410 1/8"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Aluminum Rat Trap
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum hi-flange, track nuts, 32H
Rear Hub
Aluminum, flip-flop fixed / freewheel, hi-flange, 32H
Rims
Alex ACE 19 double-wall aluminum
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Felt All Weather 700 x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro dual pivot caliper front & rear, stainless hardware
Brake Levers
Tektro classic style, aluminum front & rear
Cockpit
Stem
Felt aluminum forged threadless 1-pc stem/spacer design, 4-bolt clamp, -15° rise, Ø31.8mm 51cm-54cm = 90mm 56cm-61cm = 100mm
Handlebar
Felt aluminum English touring bar Ø31.8mm, 30mm rise, 580mm wide, 50 sweep
Grips
Felt vinyl wrap & stitched, no flange
Headset
FSA 1.125" threadless, aluminum spacer, Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt classic road saddle w/ riveted custom cover & steel rails
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, Ø27.2 x 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.33 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Front Center | 592 mm | 596 mm | 612 mm | 628 mm | 647 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 68 mm | 67 mm | 65 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Stack | 503 mm | 522 mm | 543 mm | 564 mm | 592 mm |
| Reach | 379 mm | 377 mm | 392 mm | 406 mm | 416 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 514 mm | 531 mm | 551 mm | 571 mm | 589 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 510 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 mm | 996 mm | 1012 mm | 1028 mm | 1046 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 761 mm | 785 mm | 805 mm | 824 mm | 853 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
YORK – Black Hornet is a Felt York model. There are 4 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Felt York bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Felt YORK – Black Hornet 2015 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 729$. On the other hand, Felt YORK – Duke Blue 2015, is the most expensive and costs 729$.
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.
Average price for Hipster bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Hipster bike is 612$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hipster bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 729$. Comparing the average cost of a Hipster bike to this one, you will see that YORK – Black Hornet price is 19.12% more expensive.
Hipster bikes average weight
Hipster bikes weigh an average of 9.81 kg (21.63 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs), the YORK – Black Hornet model is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 28.44% heavier than the average Hipster bike.
YORK – Black Hornet components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on YORK – Black Hornet are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.