Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt BMX Cr-Mo main tubes (TT & DT), 20.8" top tube length, mid size BB, FB seat stay bridge, FB Hydroformed headtube, tapered seat and chainstays
Suspension Fork
Felt BMX 100% Cr-Mo, butted steerer tube, tapered legs, 3/8" axle slots, 5mm dropouts
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
n/a
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
n/a
Cassette
9T 1-piece driver
Crank
3-piece, 8-spline Internal Clamp tubular heat-treated Cr-Mo, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Mid-size, sealed bearing, 19mm spindle
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/8"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Felt Barbados Slim low profile PC pedal, Cr-Mo axle
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum, 3/8" Cr-Mo axle, 36H
Rear Hub
Aluminum hub, 9T driver cassette, 14mm hollow axle, 36H
Rims
Alex 303 aluminum
Spokes
14G
Tires
Felt Trailorpark 2.25" front, Felt Park Avenue 2.1" rear
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 907 U-brake rear w/ extra wide brake triangle
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum w/ reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
Felt Up top mount, forged aluminum, 51mm extension
Handlebar
Felt BMX hi-ten, 8.5" rise (707 x 216mm)
Grips
Felt Gribble grip, no flange, 142mm
Headset
Integrated Campy-type sealed bearing (45 x 45mm), PC cover: w/ FB top cap, hollow bolt
Seat
Saddle
Felt padded multi-panel cover, combo seat and seat post
Seatpost
25.4mm x 200mm, aluminum
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Chasm completes the Felt Chasm model. There are 3 bikes that carry this model name.
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.
Average price for BMX bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable BMX bike is 348$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great BMX bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2014, its price was 419$. Comparing this to the average BMX bike price, we see that the price is 20.4% more expensive.
Average weight for BMX bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a BMX bike, we get 10.54 kg (23.24 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.
Weighing 11.25 kg (24.8 lbs), the Chasm model is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 6.74% heavier than the average weight of BMX bikes.
Chasm 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 Chasm 2014, has a 20″ aluminum model. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Chasm is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.