Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Cantilever aluminum frame
Drivetrain
Crank
Steel 44T chainring
Wheels
Tires
29 x 2.3" Felt Quick Brick tires
Model Overview
AKA is part of the Felt Aka model. Felt released 3 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Cruiser bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cruiser bike is 332$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Cruiser bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 469$. If we compare this with the average Cruiser bike cost we notice that the price is 41.27% higher.
Overview of components
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Felt AKA 2014, has a 29″ model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The AKA comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.