Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt 7 Series XC, hydroform butted 6061 aluminum, semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, 34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT DS, 100mm travel (80mm XS), coil + MCU spring w/ preload adjuster, 9mm QR, post mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4 8-speed Medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull, 3 x 10-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM X4, 3 x 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed 11-34T
Crank
Suntour XCT w/ forged aluminum arms: XS-170mm, S/XL-175mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing, square taper
Chain
Sunrace 8-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low profile aluminum platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 6-bolt disc mount, 8-speed cassette 32h hub, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double wall
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0mm w/ brass nipples
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 27.5 x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ rotor 180mm, 6 bolt
Brake Levers
Tektro MTB
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged design, 1-1/8" threadless Ø31.8mm, +/- 7° rise, w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt 6061 aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 680mm wide
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.10 Semi-integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset steel cups, caged bearing, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 2 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt MTB performance
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø 30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø 30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.33 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 633 mm | 653 mm | 673 mm | 694 mm | 714 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 595 mm | 605 mm | 614 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 401 mm | 418 mm | 434 mm | 452 mm | 468 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm | 657 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1080 mm | 1100 mm | 1121 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 667 mm | 707 mm | 752 mm | 787 mm | 817 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
7 Eighty completes the Felt 7 model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Felt 7 bikes models from 2014, here.
Model range prices
Felt 7 Eighty 2014 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 599$. On the other hand, Felt 7 Sixty 2014, is the most expensive and costs 1049$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Felt 7 Eighty price was 599$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 218.03% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt 7 Eighty 2014 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on 7 Eighty are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt 7 Eighty has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.