Felt 7 Eighty 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
619$
Weight | 14 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform, semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, Ø34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT DS, 100mm travel (80mm XS), coil + MCU spring w/ preload adjuster, 9mm QR, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4 Medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X4, 3 x 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed 11-34T
Crank
Suntour XCT triple w/ forged aluminum arms: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing, square taper
Chain
Sunrace
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low-profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 6-bolt disc mount, 32H hub, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double-wall i23, 27.5"
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 27.5" x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ rotor 180mm, 6-bolt Rear Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical discs w/ rotor, 160mm, 6-bolt
Brake Levers
Tektro MTB
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ black Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM - 80mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep, 680mm width
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.10 semi-integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset steel cups, caged bearing, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 2 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt MTB performance
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12" | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.493 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.431 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.364 mm | 1.336 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 607 mm | 633 mm | 653 mm | 673 mm | 694 mm | 714 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 560 mm | 579 mm | 588 mm | 598 mm | 607 mm | 616 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 394 mm | 411 mm | 427 mm | 445 mm | 461 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 565 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm | 630 mm | 650 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 315 mm | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 mm | 1053 mm | 1073 mm | 1093 mm | 1114 mm | 1134 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 620 mm | 660 mm | 700 | 745 mm | 780 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
7 Eighty is part of the Felt 7 model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt 7 Eighty W 2015 has a starting price of 619$. Felt 7 Sixty 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 999$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2015 and its price was 619$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that 7 Eighty price is 207.75% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 14 kg (30.86 lbs), the 7 Eighty model is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 12.9% less than 7 Eighty.
Overview of components
Fork
The 7 Eighty comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The 7 Eighty 2015 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.