Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Q Kids Series, Dynaform 6061 aluminum, 1-1/8" head tube, forged dropouts, standard 68mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø27.2mm seatpost, Ø31.8mm front derailleur clamp
Suspension Fork
Suntour M3020 AL 24, 50mm travel, coil spring + MCU, 1-1/8" steerer tube, forged 6061 crown, 25.4mm stanchions
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus Smart Cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney low clamp Ø31.8mm, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Tourney Revo twist w/ gear display, 3 x 7-speed
Cassette
Sunrace, 7-speed. 13-34T
Crank
Forged aluminum triple w/chain guard, 152mm length
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle
Chain
Sunrace
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Kids nylon platform design
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, w/ quick release
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum w/ nutted axle
Rims
Aluminum, 24" x 1.5", 32H
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
MTB knobby design, 60TPI, 24" x 1.95"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum v-type
Brake Levers
Tektro Junior MTB short reach
Cockpit
Stem
Felt forged aluminum 1-1/8" threadless, 15° rise, 60mm extension
Handlebar
Felt MTB Kids aluminum, 25mm rise x 6° sweep, 560mm width
Grips
Felt Kids MTB w/ end plug
Headset
Threadless 1-1/8" design, forged cups w/ 3 x 5mm straight spacers
Seat
Saddle
Felt Kids MTB
Seatpost
Felt aluminum micro-adjust, Ø27.2 x 300mm
Model Overview
Q24 belongs to the Felt Q24 model. 6 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Mountain bike you should know that the average price is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2015, its price was 429$. Comparing the average cost of a Mountain bike to this one, you will see that Q24 price is 43.59% lower.
Average weight for Mountain bikes
Mountain bikes have an average weight of 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Felt Q24 it’s weighing 12.2 kg (26.9 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 7.02% heavier than the average weight of Mountain bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt Q24 2015 bike is equipped with the SunTour fork, and has 50mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
Q24 has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Q24 bike is equipped with the 24″ aluminum model. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Q24 has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.