Felt Café 8 Deluxe Women’s 2013
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Claris, Shimano
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain Single Speed
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Café, relaxed geometry, butted 6061 aluminum w/hydroform TT: forged dropout, replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Café bonded crown, aluminum blades, 4130 Cr-Mo steerer tube
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 2300 mid-cage
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 8 speed twist shifter
Cassette
Sunrace 8-sp cassette 11 x 28T
Crank
3-piece aluminum, steel 38T chainring w/double Chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm
Chain
SunRace 8-sp 3/32"
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber tread
Wheels
Front Hub
aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 32H
Rear Hub
aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 32H cassette
Rims
700c double-wall aluminum ground sidewalls
Spokes
stainless steel 14G
Tires
Felt Café 60TPI skinwall Kevlar bead puncture resistant 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro V-type, forged aluminum: w/anti-rust hardware, w/front power modulator
Brake Levers
Tektro alloy w/Kraton rubber comfort inserts, w/integrated bell
Cockpit
Stem
aluminum quill adjustable height melt-forged single bolt
Handlebar
Felt aluminum touring type, gender-specific shape
Grips
Felt super soft Kraton rubber, 2-piece twist shifter grips
Headset
1-1/8” semi-integrated threaded
Seat
Saddle
Felt Café design, comfort gel, comfort foam, double-density base, gender-specific shapes
Seatpost
aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Front Center | 636 mm | 636 mm |
| Rake | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Trail | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 545 mm | 564 mm |
| Reach | 402 mm | 395 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 588 mm | 588 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 457 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 506 mm | 506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134 mm | 1134 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 582 mm | 594 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Café 8 Deluxe Women’s is a Felt Cafe model. Felt released 50 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2013, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt Café 7 Women’s 2013 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 519$. On the other hand, Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2013, is the most expensive and costs 669$.
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 General Urban bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Urban bike is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Felt Café 8 Deluxe Women’s price was 619$. In conclusion, this bike price is 24.05% higher than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a General Urban bike is 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
slightly heavier than average, Café 8 Deluxe Women’s has a weight of 13.2 kg (29.1 lbs). In other words, this model is 0.69% heavier than the average General Urban bike.
Café 8 Deluxe Women’s components
Fork material
Café 8 Deluxe Women’s has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Café 8 Deluxe Women’s are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
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.
