Felt X:City 1 2009
2009 Urban
Estimate price |
1,399$
Weight | 11.57 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Alfine -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt 700C Wheel X-City Design, Double Butted 6061 Aluminum, Hydroform TT, designed for rigid fork, A-Stay Design, Adjustable Eccentric Bottom Bracket, Disc-Brake Compatible, Basta Lock Compatible
Suspension Fork
Felt X-City Design, Double Butted 6061 Aluminum, Hydroform TT, A-Stay Design, Eccentric Bottom Bracket, Disc-Brake Compatible, Basta Lock Compatible; Felt Alloy Fork.
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Alfine SL-S500
Cassette
Shimano Nexus 20t CP
Crank
Shimano Alfine FC-S500 45t Single ring with Chainguard. Sizes - 44/48/49/52cm= 170mm; 55/58cm = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Alfine Included with Crank
Chain
KMC/Shimano HG-50
Pedals
VP-199 MTB Design Alloy Cage / Alloy Body, Toe Clip Compatible, Silver / Black
Wheels
Rims
Mavic A317 Disc lightweight doublewall, Black Anodized Disc specific rim with Eyelets, 32 Hole 500g
Spokes
Sandblast Black Stainless 14G
Tires
Continental Contact Black with Black Sidewall 700 x 37
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alfine BR-S500 Hydraulic disc brakes, 2 Piston design with centerlock rotors, Rotors: 160mm Front and Rear
Brake Levers
Shimano Alfine BL-S500 Hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Felt 6061 Alloy, 3D Cold-Forged + CNC,1-1/8" Threadless 4-Bolt, 7 Degree Rise. CP Hardware. Extensions:13.5=80mm; 15.5=90mm; 17.5=100mm; 19.5=110mm; 21.5=120mm
Handlebar
Felt "ALBERT" BAR, 6061 Aluminum, with 30 degree back sweep
Grips
Felt Dual density Comfort grip, Left 130mm Length Right 93mm, Black / Gray
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
Selle Royal Viper City Saddle with Lightweight Foam, BLK/SILVER/BLK, Silver Rails
Seatpost
Felt Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 2014 Low-Profile Forged Head & Extruded Rail Clamps, 27.2mm x 350mm (CEN)
About this model
X:City 1 is a Felt Xcity model. 3 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Xcity bikes models from 2009, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt X:City D 2009 is the cheapest bike model and costs 899$. Felt X:City 1 2009 is the most expensive one and costs 1399$.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1399$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that X:City 1 price is 180.36% more expensive than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a General Urban bike, we get 13.11 kg (28.9 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.
X:City 1 weighs 11.57 kg (25.51 lbs) and is considerably lighter than the average. In short, the average General Urban bike weight is 13.31% higher than this one.
X:City 1 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike 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 X:City 1 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Felt X:City 1 2009 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.