Felt Verza Path 1 Men’s 2014
2014 Urban
Estimate price |
639$
Weight | 13.47 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork SunTour NEX -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Verza Path butted , hydroformed 6061 aluminum w/ forged dropouts, replaceable hanger, fender and carrier compatible
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour NEX, aluminum lowers w/ steel stanchions, preload adjust w/ lockout
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360 8-speed rear derailleur
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191-3, 31.8mm clamp front derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano Rapid Fire Plus M310-8 shifters
Cassette
SunRace 8-speed cassette 11 x 32T
Crank
SR/Suntour XCC, 3-piece melt-forged aluminum crankset
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm bottom bracket
Chain
SunRace 8-speed chain
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Aluminum platform w/ molded-in anti-slip grip pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 28H front hub
Rear Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 28H Cassette style rear hub
Rims
700c double-wall aluminum w/ ground sidewall rims
Spokes
Stainless steel 14G, custom 2 x 2 pattern spokes
Tires
Felt Café 30TPI wire bead 700 x 38c tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro V-type forged aluminum w/ anti-rust hardware, front power modulator 102mm armes, fender compatible brakes
Brake Levers
Tektro cast alloy 4-finger brakes for rapid fire shifters w/ Kraton lever insert & integrated bell
Cockpit
Stem
Felt VA variable angle adjust w/four positions: +/- 8°/16° , 1-1/8" threadless, 3D forged aluminum stem
Handlebar
Felt aluminum, 31.8mm oversized, 25mm rise handlebar
Grips
Ergonomic double density w/ integrated bar end grips
Headset
Integrated IS-2 headset
Seat
Saddle
Verza Path super-soft foam plus gel w/ double density, gender specific shape
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 X 330mm seat post
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.32 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Front Center | 640 mm | 649 mm | 662 mm | 673 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Stack | 541 mm | 550 mm | 564 mm | 585 mm |
| Reach | 411 mm | 415 mm | 423 mm | 432 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 564 mm | 577 mm | 589 mm | 604 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 445 mm | 495 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 mm | 1086 mm | 1099 mm | 1110 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 692 mm | 732 mm | 783 mm | 829 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Verza Path 1 Men’s is a Felt Verza model. Felt released 124 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Verza bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Verza Path 2 Women’s 2014 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 539$. Felt Verza Fit 1 2014 on the other hand costs 799$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, you could also get a good Hybrid bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 639$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid bike price, we see that the price is 13.7% more expensive.
Hybrid bikes average weight
Hybrid bikes have an average weight of 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 13.47 kg (29.7 lbs), Felt bike is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Hybrid bike weight is 2.82% higher than this one.
Verza Path 1 Men’s components
Fork
The Verza Path 1 Men’s comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
Verza Path 1 Men’s has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Verza Path 1 Men’s 2014 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Verza Path 1 Men’s has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.