Felt Bixby Womens 7-SP 2017
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel
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Wheels 26"
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 7
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt classic curved women's 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
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
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| Wheels | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
Model Overview
Bixby Womens 7-SP is a Felt Bixby model. There are 19 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Felt Bixby bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Felt Bixby Mens 1-SP 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 279$. Felt Bixby Womens 7-SP 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 329$.
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 Cruiser bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Cruiser bike that is reliable is 332$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Cruiser bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 329$. Comparing the average cost of a Cruiser bike to this one, you will see that Bixby Womens 7-SP price is 0.91% lower.
Cruiser bikes average weight
Cruiser bikes weigh an average of 15.83 kg (34.9 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 18.8 kg (41.45 lbs), the Bixby Womens 7-SP model is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 18.76% heavier than the average Cruiser bike.
Bixby Womens 7-SP components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Bixby Womens 7-SP model has 26″ aluminum wheels. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Bixby Womens 7-SP comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
