Felt El Nino 1-SP 2017
2017 Urban
Estimate price |
599$
Weight | 16.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Fat tire curved cantilever aluminum w/ carrier bosses
Suspension Fork
Unicrown Cr-Mo, straight blades, 100mm OLD
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
n/a
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
n/a
Cassette
20T cassette cog
Crank
3-piece, 8-spline tubular heat-treated Cr-Mo, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed 4-bearing, 8-spline axle, threaded aluminum cups, 100mm
Chain
KMC Z610, 3/32"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Aluminum body w/ cage
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum, 3/8" nutted axle, 100mm OLD, 36H
Rear Hub
Aluminum 3/8", nutted axle, cassette w/ single 20T cog, disc brake mounts, 170mm OLD, 36H
Rims
Aluminum 80mm wide w/ Drillium cutouts
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Tires
Felt Zig Zag, 26 x 4.0"
Brakes
Brakes
Rear Brake: Tektro Aries cable actuated mechanical disc caliper w/ 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro 2-finger
Cockpit
Stem
Front mount 4-bolt, forged aluminum, 50mm extension, Ø22.2mm
Handlebar
MX cruiser w/ crossbar, Ø22.2mm, 120mm rise, 675mm wide
Grips
Felt Gribble grip w/ flange
Headset
1-1/8" semi-integrated threadless w/ Felt aluminum Lifestyle top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt sporty springer w/ riveted custom cover
Seatpost
Ø27.2 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm |
| Front Center | 664 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm |
| Stack | 597 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 65.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 465 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 522 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm |
| Standover Height | 782 mm |
| Wheels | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
About this model
El Nino 1-SP is a Felt El Nino model. Felt released 2 bikes variations of this model so far.
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.
Cruiser bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Cruiser bike you should know that the average price is 332$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cruiser bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 599$. Comparing this to the average Cruiser bike price, we see that the price is 80.42% higher.
Average weight for Cruiser bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Cruiser bike is 15.83 kg (34.9 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
a bit heavier than average, El Nino 1-SP has a weight of 16.9 kg (37.26 lbs). In conclusion, the average Cruiser bike weighs 6.76% less than El Nino 1-SP.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Felt El Nino 1-SP 2017, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!