Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Relaxed geometry 6061 butted aluminum, w/hydroformed top tube, forged dropouts and replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Café bonded crown w/aluminum blades and 4130 Cr-Mo steerer
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 2300 mid-cage rear derailleur
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310 front derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 24-speed twist shifters
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed cassette 11X28T
Crank
3-piece aluminum crank w/chaingaurd and 42/32/22 steel chainrings
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm
Chain
Sunrace 8-Speed 3/32"" chain
Pedals
Aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber insert
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum sealed bearing Q/R 32H front hub
Rear Hub
Aluminum sealed bearing Q/R 32H cassette type rear hub
Rims
700c double-wall aluminum 32H rims
Spokes
Stainless steel 14G spokes
Tires
Felt Café 60TPI skinwall Kevlar bead, puncture resistant 700x38c tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro v-type forged aluminum brake calipers w/anti-rust hardware and front power modulator
Brake Levers
Tektro alloy brake levers w/Kraton rubber comfort inserts
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum quill type single bolt stem
Handlebar
Felt aluminum touring type w/gender specific shape handlebar
Grips
Felt super soft rubber, 2-piece twist shifter grips
Headset
1-1/8"" semi-integrated threaded
Seat
Saddle
Felt Cafe comfort saddle w/gender specific shape and integrated clip for bag
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust 27.2 x 31.8mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 609 mm | 625 mm | 649 mm | 669 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 581 mm | 606 mm | 626 mm | 641 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 457 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1108 mm | 1123 mm | 1148 mm | 1168 mm | 1183 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 620 mm | 647 mm | 730 mm | 769 mm | 806 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Café 24 Deluxe Men’s belongs to the Felt Cafe model. Felt launched 50 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2012 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt Café 7 Men’s 2012 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 499$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2012 on the other hand costs 649$, and is the most expensive model.
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 General Urban bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Urban bike is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2012 for 649$. Comparing the average cost of a General Urban bike to this one, you will see that Café 24 Deluxe Men’s price is 30.06% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork material
Café 24 Deluxe Men’s has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Café 24 Deluxe Men’s are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s has Rim brakes installed. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.