Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Sora, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Custom Butted Super-light 7005 Aluminum, Forged Dropouts & replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt carbon fiber w/ chrome-moly steerer tube
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora SS Short Cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano 2200 31.8mm clamp-on, double
Shift Levers
Shimano 2200 STI 16 speed
Cassette
Sunrace R60-series 8-Speed Cassette, 12-24T
Crank
K-Lite Kids Compact, 3 piece, Aluminum, 50/36T; 24" x 40cm=155mm
Bottom Bracket
68mm w/ Forged Chromoly Square Taper 107mm Spindle
Chain
KMC Z8 8-speed
Pedals
New Superlight Road compact platform pedal
Wheels
Rims
Alex DA22 24 x 1" Alloy 28H with CNC sides (520mm ISO)
Spokes
Stainless BLACK 15G
Tires
24 x 1" Kenda Koncept with Flat Protection (520mm ISO)
Brakes
Brakes
Dual Pivot with Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware and Teflon Bushings
Brake Levers
Shimano 2200 STI with top mount levers
Cockpit
Stem
FELT K1.2 6061 Alumnim 3D Forged 26.0mm Forged with 5D Rise, 80mm
Handlebar
Felt K.1 6061 Alloy with Ultra Shallow Ergonomic Drop, 26mm, 40cm=365mm
Grips
Felt Gel Ribbon Tape BLACK with FELT 3D Logo
Headset
Threadless Aheadset 1 1/8" with 2 x 7.5mm spacer stack
Seat
Saddle
FELT K1.1 Kids Road Saddle with D1 Compact Base, front and rear plastic scuff guards and steel rails
Seatpost
FELT 1.4 6061 Aluminum 27.2mm, 250mm
About this model
F24 belongs to the Felt F24 model. Felt launched 7 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Road bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Road bike is 365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Road bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2009, its price was 749$. In conclusion, this bike price is 105.21% higher than the price of the average Road bike.
Road bikes average weight
Road bikes have an average weight of 11.29 kg (24.89 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
much lighter than average, F24 has a weight of 8.65 kg (19.07 lbs). To sum up, it’s 30.52% lighter than the average weight of Road bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The wheels on F24 are the 24″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The F24 has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.