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 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Relaxed geometry 6061 butted aluminum, w/hydroformed top tube, forged dropouts and replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Café bonded crown w/aluminum blades and 4130 Cr-Mo steerer
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 2300 mid-cage rear derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 8-speed twist shifter
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed cassette 11X28T
Crank
3-piece aluminum crank w/chaingaurd and 38T steel chainring
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm
Chain
Sunrace 8-Speed 3/32"" chain
Pedals
Aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber insert
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum sealed bearing Q/R 32H front hub
Rear Hub
Aluminum sealed bearing Q/R 32H cassette type rear hub
Rims
700c double-wall aluminum 32H rims
Spokes
Stainless steel 14G spokes
Tires
Felt Café 60TPI skinwall Kevlar bead, puncture resistant 700x38c tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro v-type forged aluminum brake calipers w/anti-rust hardware and front power modulator
Brake Levers
Tektro alloy brake levers w/Kraton comfort inserts and integrated bell
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum quill type single bolt stem
Handlebar
Felt aluminum touring type w/gender specific shape handlebar
Grips
Felt super soft rubber, 2-piece twist shifter grips
Headset
1-1/8"" semi-integrated threaded
Seat
Saddle
Felt Cafe comfort saddle w/gender specific shape and integrated clip for bag
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust 27.2 x 31.8mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 609 mm | 625 mm | 649 mm | 669 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 581 mm | 606 mm | 626 mm | 641 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 457 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1108 mm | 1123 mm | 1148 mm | 1168 mm | 1183 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 620 mm | 647 mm | 730 mm | 769 mm | 806 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Café 8 Deluxe Women’s is a Felt Cafe model. 50 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Cafe bikes models from 2012, here.
Model range prices
Felt Café 7 Women’s 2012 is the cheapest bike model and costs 499$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2012 is the most expensive one and costs 649$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, even though the average price of a General Urban bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2012, its price was 619$. In conclusion, this bike price is 24.05% higher than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Café 8 Deluxe Women’s bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Café 8 Deluxe Women’s has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.