Felt Verza Path 2 Men’s 2014
2014 Urban
Estimate price |
539$
Weight | 13.47 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork SunTour NEX -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Verza Path, hydroformed 6061 aluminum w/ forged dropouts, replaceable hanger, fender and carrier compatible
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour NEX, aluminum lowers w/ steel stanchions, preload adjust
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310 7-speed rear derailleur
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX51-3, 31.8mm clamp front derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano Rapid Fire Plus M310-7 shifters
Cassette
SunRace 7-speed freewheel 13 x 34T
Crank
SR/Suntour XCC, 3-piece melt-forged aluminum crankset
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge type 68mm bottom bracket
Chain
SunRace 7-speed chain
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Nylon platform w/ molded-in anti-slip insert pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 28H front hub
Rear Hub
Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 28H freewheel 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
1-1/8" threadless 3D forged aluminum stem
Handlebar
Felt steel 25.4mm, 30mm rise handlebar
Grips
Felt Kraton rubber double density grips
Headset
Semi-integrated No. 10 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 |
About this model
Verza Path 2 Men’s is a Felt Verza model. 124 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Verza Path 2 Women’s 2014 has a starting price of 539$. Felt Verza Fit 1 2014 on the other hand is the most expensive at 799$.
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.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Hybrid bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2014 and its price was 539$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Verza Path 2 Men’s price is 4.27% lower than the average cost of a Hybrid bike.
Average weight for Hybrid bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Hybrid bike is 13.85 kg (30.53 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.
Weighing 13.47 kg (29.7 lbs), the Verza Path 2 Men’s model is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 2.82% lighter than the average Hybrid bike.
Verza Path 2 Men’s components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour NEX fork installed. The fork’s travel is mm. 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
The fork is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Verza Path 2 Men’s are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 2 Men’s has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.