Felt Bixby Mens 7-SP 2017
2017 Urban
Estimate price |
329$
Weight | 18.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt classic curved cantilever steel w/ carrier bosses
Suspension Fork
Unicrown steel, curved blades
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney direct mount
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 7-speed twist
Cassette
Sunrace 7-speed freewheel, 14-34T
Crank
1-pc heat-treated steel, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
USA size, looseball
Chain
KMC Z50, 3/32"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Rubber platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel 3/8" nutted, 36H
Rear Hub
Aluminum, bolt on axle, thread-on freewheel, 135OLD, 36H
Rims
Felt aluminum 32mm wide
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Tires
Cruiser style 26 x 2.125"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Aluminum v-type /Rear Brake: Aluminum v-type
Brake Levers
Classic aluminum 4-finger
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum adjustable height quill, Ø25.4mm
Handlebar
Hi-rise cruiser, Ø25.4mm, 250mm rise, 675mm wide
Grips
Kraton rubber
Headset
1-1/8" threaded
Seat
Saddle
Classic springer cruiser w/ comfort foam
Seatpost
Ø25.4 x 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
Model Overview
Bixby Mens 7-SP completes the Felt Bixby model. Felt launched 19 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt Bixby Mens 1-SP 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 279$. On the other hand, Felt Bixby Womens 7-SP 2017, is the most expensive and costs 329$.
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.
Cruiser bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cruiser bike is 332$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cruiser bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 329$. If we compare this with the average Cruiser bike cost we notice that the price is 0.91% lower.
Cruiser bikes average weight
Cruiser bikes have an average weight of 15.83 kg (34.9 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.
Bixby Mens 7-SP weighs 18.1 kg (39.9 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Cruiser bike weighs 14.34% less than Bixby Mens 7-SP.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Bixby Mens 7-SP are the 26″ aluminum type. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Bixby Mens 7-SP is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.