Felt VERZA SPEED 40W 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Acera, Altus
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Verza Speed, Superlite Butted aluminum, smooth TIG welding, flat mount disc standard, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Fitness F-Lite aluminum blades, 1-1/8" 4130 Cr-Mo steerer tube, flat mount disc tabs
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360, 8-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310, clamp-on, Ø31.8mm
Shift Levers
Shimano M310 Rapidfire Plus, 3x8
Cassette
Shimano,11-34T, 8-speed
Crank
SR/Suntour XCC, 48/38/28T, XS: 160mm, SM/MD: 170mm, LG: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, BSA threaded, square taper axle, 68mm
Chain
KMC 8-speed
Pedals
Fitness nylon with TPE non-slip inlay
Wheels
Front Hub
100mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear Hub
8/9-speed cassette, 135mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims
Devox Road Disc double wall, tubeless ready, 17mm inner width, 22mm depth
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Kenda Kriterium, K-Shield puncture protection, reflective strip, 60tip, 700 x 30c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax flat mount mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Promax
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum, ±15° rise, Ø31.8mm, XS: 60mm, SM: 70mm, MD: 80mm, LG: 90mm
Handlebar
Flat bar, butted aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 9° sweep, XS/SM/MD: 600mm, LG: 640mm
Grips
Felt Ergonomic double density
Headset
FSA semi-integrated, No.10, 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Look In Sport A200
Seatpost
Aluminum double bolt micro-adjust, Ø27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 47cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
VERZA SPEED 40W is a Felt Verza model. Felt launched 124 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt VERZA PATH 60W 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 419$. On the other hand, Felt VERZA SPEED 6 2019, is the most expensive and costs 1799$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Fitness bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Fitness bike is 656$. However, even though the average price of a Fitness bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 629$. If we compare this with the average Fitness bike cost we notice that the price is 4.29% smaller.
Fitness bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Fitness bike, we get 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
slightly heavier than average, VERZA SPEED 40W has a weight of 11.7 kg (25.79 lbs). In other words, this model is 4.09% heavier than the average Fitness bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, 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
When leaving the production line, the VERZA SPEED 40W model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The VERZA SPEED 40W comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
