Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2014
2014 Urban
Estimate price |
669$
Weight | 13.5 kg 
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 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Café relaxed geometry, Butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform top tube, TIG welding, forged dropout, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Café bonded crown, 1.125" 4130 Cr-Mo steerer tube & aluminum blades
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris GS cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 24-speed twist
Cassette
8-sp cassette 11-32T
Crank
Polished 3-piece aluminum, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Euro sealed bearing, 68mm
Chain
8-sp, 3/32"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Aluminum platform w/ non-slip rubber tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 32H
Rear Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 32H
Rims
Double-wall aluminum ground sidewalls
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Tires
Felt Café 60tpi skinwall Kevlar bead puncture resistant 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum, anti-rust hardware, front power modulator
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum w/ Kraton rubber comfort inserts
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum quill adjustable height melt-forged single bolt, Ø25.4mm MD = 80mm LG, XL = 100mm
Handlebar
Felt aluminum touring type, gender-specific shape
Grips
Felt vinyl wrap and stitched
Headset
1.125" semi-integrated threaded
Seat
Saddle
Felt Café design, comfort gel, comfort foam, gender-specific shapes
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Front Center | 649 mm | 669 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 556 mm | 575 mm | 594 mm |
| Reach | 400 mm | 414 mm | 422 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 593 mm | 612 mm | 627 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 498 mm | 498 mm | 498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1140 mm | 1160 mm | 1175 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 703 mm | 748 mm | 792 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
Model Overview
Café 24 Deluxe Men’s belongs to the Felt Cafe model. Felt released 50 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Cafe bikes models from 2014, here.
Model range prices
Felt Café 7 Women’s 2014 is the cheapest bike model and costs 519$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2014 is the most expensive one and costs 669$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2014 for 669$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Café 24 Deluxe Men’s price is 34.07% more expensive than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
The average weight for General Urban bikes is 13.11 kg (28.9 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.
Weighing 13.5 kg (29.76 lbs), the Café 24 Deluxe Men’s model is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 2.97% heavier than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
Café 24 Deluxe Men’s has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Café 24 Deluxe Men’s bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Café 24 Deluxe Men’s has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
Café 24 Deluxe Men’s comes in 3 sizes, that range from 165 cm – 198 cm (5.41 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.