Felt Float 3-SP 2017
2017 Urban
Estimate price |
599$
Weight | 18.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Coaster
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
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 3-speed twist
Cassette
20T 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
Felt Flatbed platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum 3/8" nutted axle, 100mm OLD, 36H
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus 3-speed, 127mm 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: Coaster brake
Brake Levers
n/a
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum adjustable height quill, Ø25.4mm
Handlebar
Hi-rise cruiser, Ø25.4mm, 250mm rise, 675mm wide
Grips
Felt ergo cruiser Kraton rubber
Headset
1-1/8" semi-integrated threaded
Seat
Saddle
Felt custom springer w/ paneled 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 |
Model Overview
Float 3-SP belongs to the Felt Float model. There are 4 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Float bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Float 1-SP 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 499$. On the other hand, Felt Float 3-SP 2017, is the most expensive and costs 599$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Cruiser bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Cruiser bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 332$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cruiser bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Felt released this model in 2017, its price was 599$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Float 3-SP price is 80.42% higher than the average cost of a Cruiser bike.
Average weight for Cruiser bikes
Cruiser bikes have an average weight of 15.83 kg (34.9 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Float 3-SP weighs 18.2 kg (40.12 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Cruiser bike weighs 14.97% less than Float 3-SP.
Float 3-SP components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Float 3-SP bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Float 3-SP is equipped with Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.