Felt 7 Eighty W 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
619$
Weight | 13.9 kg 
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 XC, butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform, semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, Ø34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT DS, 100mm travel (80mm XS), coil + MCU spring w/ preload adjuster, 9mm QR, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4 Medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X4, 3 x 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed 11-34T
Crank
Suntour XCT triple w/ forged aluminum arms: XXS/XS/SM - 170mm MD - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing, square taper
Chain
Sunrace
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low-profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 6-bolt disc mount, 32H hub, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double-wall i21, 27.5"
Spokes
1.8mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob, Kevlar Guard 27.5" x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ rotor 180mm, 6-bolt Rear Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical discs w/ rotor, 160mm, 6-bolt
Brake Levers
Front Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ rotor 180mm, 6-bolt Tektro MTB
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ black Cr-Mo bolts: XXS/XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep, 680mm width
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:
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12" | 14" | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.493 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.431 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 607 mm | 633 mm | 653 mm | 673 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 560 mm | 579 mm | 588 mm | 598 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 394 mm | 411 mm | 427 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 565 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 315 mm | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 mm | 1053 mm | 1073 mm | 1093 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 620 mm | 660 mm | 700 | 745 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
7 Eighty W is a Felt 7 model. Felt released 9 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt 7 bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Felt 7 Eighty W 2015 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 619$. On the other hand, Felt 7 Sixty 2015, is the most expensive and costs 999$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2015, its price was 619$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that 7 Eighty W price is 207.75% smaller.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 13.9 kg (30.64 lbs), Felt bike is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 12.1% lower than this one.
7 Eighty W components
Fork
Felt 7 Eighty W 2015 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The 7 Eighty W 2015 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt 7 Eighty W has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.