Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt single speed custom butted 4130 Tig welded Cr-Mo tubes, oversized DT, butted and tapered seatstays w/horizontal machined Cr-Mo dropouts
Suspension Fork
Felt urban Cr-Mo w/1.125"" steerer and oversized Cr-Mo fork blades, 43mm offset w/drilled crown for brake
Drivetrain
Cassette
F/W-17T 1/2"" pitch 3/32"" width chrome freewheel, fixed cog-17T 1/2"" pitch 3/32"" width fixed sprocket w/lock ring
Crank
Track forged aluminum w/144mm BCD, 51cm-54cm=165mm, 56cm-61cm=170mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA 68mm w/forged Cr-Mo square taper
Chain
KMC Z610X track 3/32"" width chain
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Felt BMX FB Design Nylon Fiber Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt Alloy hi-Flange 28H
Rear Hub
Felt alloy double-threaded fixed/fixed hi-flanged 28H
Rims
Felt aluminum 30mm deep-V section aero rim
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel w/brass spoke nipples
Tires
Vittoria Randonneur wire bead 700X25c front 700x28 rear
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro dual-pivot caliper, stainless hardware, Teflon bushings
Brake Levers
Tektro forged aluminum
Cockpit
Stem
Felt AL 6061 aluminum forged 25.4mm w/+/-10degree rise, 51cm=70mm, 54cm-56cm=90mm, 58cm-61cm=110mm
Handlebar
Felt designed 6061 urban riser bar, 25.4X540mm
Grips
Felt ""FB Gribble"" BMX hi-flange Kraton rubber grip
Headset
FSA 1.125"" threadless w/2X10mm aluminum straight spacers, Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt urban classic road saddle w/riveted custom cover, steel rails
Seatpost
Felt SL 6061 aluminum, 27.2X300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.29 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Front Center | 578 mm | 582 mm | 596 mm | 611 mm | 629 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 61 mm | 60 mm | 59 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 493 mm | 513 mm | 534 mm | 555 mm | 584 mm |
| Reach | 383 mm | 381 mm | 395 mm | 409 mm | 419 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 514 mm | 531 mm | 551 mm | 571 mm | 589 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 510 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 386 mm | 386 mm | 386 mm | 386 mm | 386 mm |
| Wheelbase | 957 mm | 962 mm | 976 mm | 991 mm | 1009 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 730 mm | 756 mm | 776 mm | 795 mm | 824 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Brougham completes the Felt Brougham model. 12 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2012, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Brougham 2012 has a starting price of 549$. Felt Brougham 3-Speed 2012 on the other hand is the most expensive at 699$.
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 Hipster bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Hipster bike is 612$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hipster bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2012, its price was 549$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Brougham price is 11.48% smaller than the average cost of a Hipster bike.
Brougham components
Fork material
Brougham has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Felt Brougham 2012, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Brougham has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.