Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Relaxed geometry 6061 aluminum w/hydroformed top tube, forged dropouts and replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Café uni-crown 4130 Cr-Mo blades and steerer
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 3-speed twist shifter
Cassette
Shimano IGH cog 18T
Crank
3-Piece Aluminum Crank w/Chaingaurd and 42T Steel Chainring
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm
Chain
KMC Z410 1-Speed 1/2""X1/8""CP chain
Pedals
Nylon platform w/non-slip rubber insert
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum sealed bearing Q/R 32H front hub
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus 3-Speed IGH coaster brake 36H rear hub
Rims
700c double-wall aluminum 32H rims
Spokes
Stainless steel 14G spokes
Tires
Felt Café 30TPI skinwall steel bead 700x38c tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro v-type forged aluminum front brake calipers, w/anti-rust hardware and power modulator and rear coaster brake
Brake Levers
Tektro alloy brake levers w/Kraton rubber comfort inserts and integrated bell
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 3 Women’s belongs to the Felt Cafe model. 50 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2012 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt Café 7 Women’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
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
General Urban bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a General Urban bike that is reliable is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2012, its price was 549$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Café 3 Women’s price is 10.02% higher than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Café 3 Women’s components
Fork material
Café 3 Women’s has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The Café 3 Women’s 2012 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.