Felt 7 Sixty 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,049$
Weight | 13.59 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 RockShox
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Groupset Deore, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt 7 Series XC, hydroform double butted 6061 aluminum, machined chain stay yoke, ControlTaper integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, 34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
RockShox XC30, 100mm travel (80mm/XS), TK lockout, aluminum steerer, magnesium lowers, 9mm QR, post mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 9-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull, 3 x 9-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera, 3 x 9-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 9-speed 11-36T
Crank
Suntour XCR w/ forged aluminum arms: XS-170mm, S/XL-175mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing, square taper
Chain
Sunrace 9-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low profile aluminum platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 6-bolt disc mount, 9-speed cassette 32h hub, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double wall
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0mm w/ aluminum nipples
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ralph, folding, 27.5 x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HDC hydraulic disc w/ 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro HDC
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged design, 1-1/8" threadless Ø31.8mm, +/- 7° rise, w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt 6061 butted aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.42 integrated tapered 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 - Ø 30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø 30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.33 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 633 mm | 653 mm | 673 mm | 694 mm | 714 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 595 mm | 605 mm | 614 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 401 mm | 418 mm | 434 mm | 452 mm | 468 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm | 657 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1080 mm | 1100 mm | 1121 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 667 mm | 707 mm | 752 mm | 787 mm | 817 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
7 Sixty is a Felt 7 model. Felt launched 9 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2014 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt 7 Eighty 2014 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 599$. Felt 7 Sixty 2014 on the other hand costs 1049$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1049$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 81.6% smaller.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 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 13.59 kg (29.96 lbs), the 7 Sixty model is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 9.6% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt 7 Sixty 2014 bike is equipped with the RockShox fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
7 Sixty has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the 7 Sixty model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The 7 Sixty comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.