Felt Verza Path 2 Women’s 2014
2014 Urban
Estimate price |
539$
Weight | 13.34 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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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 | 13" | 16" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.72 mm | 1.74 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Front Center | 611 mm | 621 mm | 638 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 83 mm | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 618 mm | 632 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 364 mm | 376 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 553 mm | 568 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 406 mm | 482 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 mm | 1060 mm | 1079 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 528 mm | 560 mm | 592 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Verza Path 2 Women’s belongs to the Felt Verza model. Felt released 124 bikes variations of this model 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
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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2014 and its price was 539$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid bike price, we see that the price is 4.27% lower.
Hybrid bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Hybrid bike is 13.85 kg (30.53 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.
With a weight of 13.34 kg (29.41 lbs), Felt bike is slightly lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Hybrid bike weighs 3.82% more than Verza Path 2 Women’s.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NEX model. The travel on this model is mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, 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 wheels on Verza Path 2 Women’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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Verza Path 2 Women’s is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.