Felt Q520 2010
2010 Mountain
Estimate price |
469$
Weight | 14.38 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt 6061 Butted Aluminum; Fully hydroformed top and down tube; oversized semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, rack & fender mounts, Basta-Lock disc brake specific
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT-MLO With Lockout 100mm (13.5 80mm) Pre-load, Internal spring, Alloy Crown, Alloy lower with STKM Stanchions. With spring seal design, Disc Specific Lowers.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio Top Normal RD-M410
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M310 Dual Pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus ST-EF50 EZ-Fire Plus, 24 Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-820, 8-Speed Cassette, 11-32T
Crank
Suntour XCM Crankset with Interchangeable rings 3 Piece crank Melt-Forged Aluminum Arms, 42T/32T/22T Black/Silver/Silver, includes Capless Axle Bolts, 50mm Chainline with 113mm Axle 13.5-15.5=170mm; 17.5-21.5=175mm With Chainguard
Bottom Bracket
TH Cartridge Type, Cr-Mo Axle & Cup
Chain
KMC Z7 (8-Speed)
Pedals
MTB Design Steel Cage / PP Body
Wheels
Front Hub
Cold-Forged Aluminum Body, 32H, 6 Bolt disc compatible with Rubber Seals & Alloy Quick Release
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-M475, 6-Bolt Type Rotor Mount, 9 Speed Cassette 32H, with Quick Release
Rims
WTB SX 24 Disc Doublewall, with Single Eyelets, 26 x 1.5 x 32H, 24mm Width, Presta Valve, Black Anodized, 460g
Spokes
Stainless 14G, Brass Nipples
Tires
FELT THC XC Trail Highway City 26 x 2.1 30TPI Wire Bead, with Presta valve Inner Tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro IO, Stainless Rotors: 180mm Front; 160mm Rear
Brake Levers
Shimano, with Shifter, 4-Finger
Cockpit
Stem
FELT One-Piece Melt-Forged Design, 1-1/8 Threadless Aluminum, 4-Bolt, 15 Degree Rise. CP Hardware BLAST BLACK Extensions: 13.5/15.5/17.5=90mm; 19.5/21.5=110mm
Handlebar
Steel 30mm Rise, 6 degree Bend, with Felt Logos. Widths: 13.5-17.5=580mm; 19.5=600mm; 21.5=620mm
Grips
Felt Dual-Density Extra-Soft & Sticky (Recipe #25)center with Hard Outer Durometer, 130mm Length, 30mm OD, Grey outer/Blk grip section
Headset
Semi-Integrated 1-1/8 Aheadset--Steel Cups, Caged Bearing, with Alloy Laser Top Cap, Custom Curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm Straight Washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt RXC Comfort, Low Side Profile Look with Wide/Flat/Plush Top, Double-Density Base, Satin Steel Rails
Seatpost
Felt Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 6061 Low-Profile Forged Head & Extruded Rall Clamps, 30.9mm x 350mm (CEN)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 308 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm |
| Front Center | 612 mm | 633 mm | 663 mm | 683 mm | 704 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 528 mm | 544 mm | 567 mm | 590 mm | 611 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 283 mm | 334 mm | 385 mm | 425 mm | 476 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1037 mm | 1058 mm | 1088 mm | 1108 mm | 1129 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
Q520 belongs to the Felt Q520 model. Felt launched 5 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2010 for 469$. In conclusion, this bike price is 306.18% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 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.
Q520 weighs 14.38 kg (31.7 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 15.97% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Q520 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Q520 bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt Q520 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.