Felt Café 7 Men’s 2014
2014 Urban
Estimate price |
519$
Weight | 12.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
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, 6061 aluminum, Hydroform top tube, TIG welding, forged dropout, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Café uni-crown, 1.125" 4130 Cr-Mo steerer tube & blades
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris SS cage
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 7-speed twist
Cassette
7-speed spin-on freewheel, 13-30T
Crank
Polished 3-piece aluminum, double chainguard, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Euro sealed bearing, 68mm
Chain
7-sp, 3/32"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Nylon 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 30tpi skinwall 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum, anti-rust hardware, front power modulator
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum w/ Kraton rubber comfort inserts, w/ integrated bell
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 |
About this model
Café 7 Men’s is part of the Felt Cafe model. 50 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2014 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Café 7 Women’s 2014 has a starting price of 519$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2014 on the other hand is the most expensive at 669$.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Felt Café 7 Men’s price was 519$. If we compare this with the average General Urban bike cost we notice that the price is 4.01% more expensive.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a General Urban bike is 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Felt Café 7 Men’s it’s weighing 12.8 kg (28.22 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 2.42% lighter than the average General Urban bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
The Café 7 Men’s 2014 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Café 7 Men’s is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 165 cm – 198 cm (5.41 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.