Felt Café 8 Deluxe Men’s 2013
2013 Urban
Estimate price |
619$
Weight | 13.24 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
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, gender-specific shapes
Seatpost
aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Front Center | 649 mm | 669 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 549 mm | 568 mm | 587 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 407 mm | 415 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 586 mm | 605 mm | 620 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 374 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 491 mm | 491 mm | 491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1133 mm | 1153 mm | 1168 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 696 mm | 741 mm | 785 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
Model Overview
Café 8 Deluxe Men’s completes the 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 economical model, with a starting price of 519$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2013 on the other hand costs 669$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Felt Café 8 Deluxe Men’s price was 619$. Comparing this to the average General Urban bike price, we see that the price is 24.05% more expensive.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
The average weight for General Urban bikes is 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Felt Café 8 Deluxe Men’s it’s weighing 13.24 kg (29.19 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 0.99% heavier than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Café 8 Deluxe Men’s model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Café 8 Deluxe Men’s is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 165 cm – 198 cm (5.41 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.