Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
cr-mo main tubes (TT & DT), 20.8"" top tube length, FB seat stay bridge, FB hydroformed head tube:Gyro tab holes, SS brake bosses, tapered seat and chain stays.
Suspension Fork
100% cr-mo, butted steer tube, tapered legs, 3/8"" axle slots:5mm dropouts w/ cutot window,
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
n/a
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
n/a
Cassette
9T 1-PC driver
Crank
2-pc design, 8-spline left side heat-treated cr-mo, 175mm: 28.6mm OD arms
Bottom Bracket
mid size, sealed bearing, 19mm spindle
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/8""
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
FB PC pedal, cr-mo axle
Wheels
Front Hub
aluminum hub, 3/8"" cr-mo axle, 36H
Rear Hub
aluminum hub, 9t driver cassette, 14mm hollow axle, 36H
Rims
Alex 303 aluminum
Spokes
14g w/brass nipples
Tires
Felt Trailorpark 2.25 ft, Felt Park Avenue 2.10 rear:tanwall are lighter 30tpi casing
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 907 U-brake rear: (Tektro caliper front for INT only)
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum, w/ reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
top loading, aluminum w/cutouts
Handlebar
Felt design, hi-ten, 8"" rise : 695mm x 203mm
Grips
FB ""Gribble"" grip
Headset
integrated w/Campy type sealed bearing(45x45) with FB logo PC cover: w/FB top cap, hollow bolt
Seat
Saddle
FB design cover, combo seat and seat post
Seatpost
25.4mm x 200mm, part of saddle, aluminum
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
CHASM is part of the Felt Chasm model. 3 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
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 BMX bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a BMX bike that is reliable is 348$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a BMX bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2012, its price was 429$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that CHASM price is 23.28% higher than the average cost of a BMX bike.
Average weight for BMX bikes
BMX bikes weigh an average of 10.54 kg (23.24 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 10.93 kg (24.1 lbs), the CHASM model is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 3.7% heavier than the average BMX bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on CHASM are the 20″ aluminum type. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CHASM comes 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.