Felt X:City 2 2009
2009 Urban
Estimate price |
899$
Weight | 11.39 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Nexus, Alfine -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Rim
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 SL-8S20 Revo shifter Nexus hub Rapid fire shift 8 speed lever with optical gear display
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
WTB DUAL DUTY XC lightweight doublewall, Black Anodized CNC sidewall, 36 Hole
Spokes
Sandblast Black Stainless 14G
Tires
Continental Contact Black with Black Sidewall 700 x 37
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano-BR-410 Linear-Pull V-Type, Melt-Forged Aluminum, Linear Spring, 70mm One-Piece Pads, DIN Approved, 90 Degree Guide Pipe Black arms with black hardware
Brake Levers
Shimano-BR-M421
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)
Model Overview
X:City 2 belongs to the Felt Xcity model. There are 3 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2009, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt X:City D 2009 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 899$. On the other hand, Felt X:City 1 2009, is the most expensive and costs 1399$.
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.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 899$. Comparing the average cost of a General Urban bike to this one, you will see that X:City 2 price is 80.16% more expensive.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
General Urban bikes have an average weight of 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 2 weighs 11.39 kg (25.11 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 15.1% lighter than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
X:City 2 components
Fork material
X:City 2 has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Felt X:City 2 2009, has a 700c aluminum model. 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 X:City 2 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Felt X:City 2 2009 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.