Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt cyclocross specific custom butted Superlite 7005 aluminum with hydroformed top tube; carbon fiber seatstay; CNC head tube & BB shell; 1-piece forged dropouts with integrated rear brake cable stop
Suspension Fork
Felt cyclocross specific carbon fiber with 1-1/8" aluminum steerer & crown
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 31.8mm clamp-on, double
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 STI, 20-Speed
Cassette
Shimano 10-Speed Cassette, 11-25T
Crank
FSA Gossamer PRO Compact Mega EXO, 2-PC, Cold Forged Aluminum w/ CNC 7075/T6 Aluminum Super Chainrings, 46/36T; 49cm-51cm=170mm, 53cm-55cm=172.5mm, 57cm=175mm-59cm=175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
Chain
Shimano 10-Speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt CxR3 Sealed Bearing CNC Machined 7075 Aluminum 24H w/ Cr-Mo Quick Release Skewer
Rear Hub
Felt CxR3 Sealed Bearing CNC Machined 7075 Aluminum 28H w/ Cr-Mo Quick Release Skewer
Rims
Felt CxR3 700c 24mm Deep Aluminum w/ CNC Machined Braking Surface, 24H Front/28H Rear
Spokes
DT Champion BLACK Stainless 2.0mm
Tires
Vittoria CROSS XG Pro 700c x 34c Kevlar Foldable
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro High Profile Euro-style Cyclocross Cantilevers w/ Linear type Cartridge brake pads.
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 STI w/ top mount levers
Cockpit
Stem
Felt 1.2 6061 Aluminum 3D Forged Ø31.8mm w/ 7° Rise, 49cm & 51cm=90mm, 54cm-56cm=100mm, 58cm-60cm=110mm,
Handlebar
Felt 2.3 Relaxed Racing Specific Geometry 6061 Aluminum w/ Ergonomic Drop, Ø31.8mm, 49cm=400mm, 51cm-53cm=420mm, 55cm-59cm=440mm
Grips
Felt Gel Ribbon Cork Tape w/ Felt 3D Logo
Headset
FSA 1 1/8 Integrated w/ 2 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack & 15mm Cone/Integrated Brake Cable Hanger spacer
Seat
Saddle
Felt 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle w/ D2 Double-Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover & Hollow Cr-Mo Rails
Seatpost
Felt CX.3 Forged 6061 Aluminum 1 piece Superlight 2 Bolt Design, Ø27.2mm, 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 51cm | 53cm | 55cm | 57cm | 59cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Front Center | 584 mm | 590 mm | 586 mm | 601 mm | 621 mm | 642 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 502 mm | 513 mm | 523 mm | 542 mm | 561 mm | 581 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 431 mm | 428 mm | 482 mm | 479 mm | 479 mm | 524 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 417 mm | 417 mm | 417 mm | 417 mm | 417 mm | 417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 998 mm | 1004 mm | 1000 mm | 1016 mm | 1036 mm | 1056 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
F75X completes the Felt F75x model. Felt launched 5 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Cyclocross bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Cyclocross bike you should know that the average price is 2012$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cyclocross bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Felt F75X price was 1699$. Comparing the average cost of a Cyclocross bike to this one, you will see that F75X price is 18.42% smaller.
Cyclocross bikes average weight
Cyclocross bikes weigh an average of 8.79 kg (19.38 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.
With a weight of 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs), Felt bike is a bit heavier than average. In short, the average Cyclocross bike weight is 6.94% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
The F75X 2010 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.