Felt Café 7 Men’s 2015
2015 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.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
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
Sunrace 7-speed freewheel, 13-30T
Crank
Polished 3-piece aluminum, double chainguard, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle, 68mm
Chain
Sunrace, 3/32"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Nylon platform w/ non-slip rubber tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism QR 32H
Rear Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism QR 32H
Rims
Double-wall aluminum, ground sidewalls
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Felt Café 30tpi skinwall 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum, anti-rust hardware w/ front power modulator
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum w/ Kraton rubber comfort inserts & integrated bell
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum quill adjustable height melt-forged single bolt, Ø25.4mm MD = 80mm LG, XL = 100mm
Handlebar
Felt aluminum touring bar, Ø25.4mm, 30mm rise, 695mm wide, gender-specific shape
Grips
Felt Kraton rubber, vinyl wrapped & stitched
Headset
1.125" semi-integrated threaded
Seat
Saddle
Felt Café, vacuum formed comfort gel & foam, gender-specific shapes
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, Ø27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Front Center | 636 mm | 636 mm | 649 mm | 669 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 545 mm | 564 mm | 564 mm | 583 mm | 602 mm |
| Reach | 402 mm | 395 mm | 408 mm | 422 mm | 430 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 588 mm | 588 mm | 601 mm | 620 mm | 635 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 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| 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 | 1135 mm | 1135 mm | 1148 mm | 1168 mm | 1183 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 582 mm | 594 mm | 711 mm | 756 mm | 800 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Café 7 Men’s is a Felt Cafe model. Felt released 50 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Café 7 Women’s 2015 has a starting price of 519$. Felt Café 24 Deluxe Men’s 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 669$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2015, its price was 519$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Café 7 Men’s price is 4.01% more expensive than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a General Urban bike, we get 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
slightly lighter than average, Café 7 Men’s has a weight of 12.8 kg (28.22 lbs). To sum up, it’s 2.42% lighter than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike 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
As for the wheels, Felt Café 7 Men’s 2015, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Café 7 Men’s comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.