Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork SunTour NEX -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Verza Path butted downtube , hydroformed 6061 aluminum w/forged dropouts, replaceable hanger, fender and carrier compatible
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour NEX, aluminum lowers w/steel stanchions, preload adjust w/lockout
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360 8-speed rear derailleur
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191-3, 31.8mm clamp front derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano Rapid Fire Plus M310-8 shifters
Cassette
SunRace 8-speed cassette 11x32T
Crank
SR/Suntour XCR, 3-piece melt-forged aluminum crankset
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm bottom bracket
Chain
SunRace 8-speed chain
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Aluminum platform w/molded-in anti-slip grip pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 28H front hub
Rear Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 28H Cassette style rear hub
Rims
700c double-wall aluminum w/ground sidewall rims
Spokes
Stainless steel 14G, custom 2x2 pattern spokes
Tires
Felt Café 60TPI folding 700x38c w/puncture resistant layer tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro V-type forged aluminum w/anti-rust hardware, front power modulator 102mm armes, fender compatible brakes
Brake Levers
Tektro cast alloy 3-finger brakes for rapid fire shifters
Cockpit
Stem
4-way adjustable angle, 1-1/8"" threadless, 3D forged aluminum stem
Handlebar
Felt aluminum, 31.8mm oversized, 20mm rise handlebar
Grips
Ergonomic double density w/integrated bar end grips
Headset
Integrated IS-2 headset
Seat
Saddle
Verza Path super-soft foam plus gel w/double density, gender specific shape w/accessory clip
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2X330mm seat post
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 16" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.71 mm | 1.72 mm | 1.69 mm |
| Front Center | 611 mm | 621 mm | 638 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 615 mm | 629 mm | 638 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 365 mm | 377 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 553 mm | 568 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 406 mm | 482 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 mm | 1060 mm | 1079 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 528 mm | 560 mm | 592 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Verza Path 1 Womens is part of the Felt Verza model. Felt launched 124 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2012, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt Verza Path 2 Womens 2012 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 549$. Felt Verza City 1 2012 on the other hand costs 1149$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Felt Verza Path 1 Womens price was 649$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid bike cost we notice that the price is 15.48% higher.
Verza Path 1 Womens components
Fork
The Verza Path 1 Womens comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
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
When it comes to wheels, the Verza Path 1 Womens bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Verza Path 1 Womens has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.