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 Men’s belongs to the Felt Cafe model. Felt launched 50 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Cafe bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Café 7 Women’s 2012 has a starting price of 499$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2012 on the other hand is the most expensive at 649$.
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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2012, its price was 619$. Comparing this to the average General Urban bike price, we see that the price is 24.05% more expensive.
Café 8 Deluxe Men’s components
Fork material
The fork on this bike 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 Men’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, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt Café 8 Deluxe Men’s has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.