Felt X:City D 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 Deore, Alivio -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
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, For Derailleur Gears, Disc-Brake Compatible, Basta Lock Compatible
Suspension Fork
Felt X-City Design, Double Butted 6061 Aluminum, Hydroform TT, A-Stay Design, Disc-Brake Compatible, Basta Lock Compatible; Felt Alloy Fork.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
DEORE RD-M530 SGS 9-SPEED DIRECT ATTACHMENT 11TPULLEYS BLACK
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio SLM410 (Right only) 8 Speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG40 Acera Cassette Sprocket, 8-Speed, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 30 Tooth, IG/HG Compatible
Crank
SRAM IsoFlow 1.1G single ring crank with chainguard Pressure cast Alloy with Alloy cnc chainguard. 42t ring Sizes - 44/48/49/52cm= 170mm; 55/58cm = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Square LE, Cartridge Type, Square-Taper Axle, without Crankarm Fixing Bolts, Chromoly Steel Spindle, Steel Cups, 1.37" x 24T, Double-Sealed, Single-Stop Chainline Control, 327 Grams
Chain
KMC Z7 1/2 x 3/32, 8-Speed
Pedals
VP-199 MTB Design Alloy Cage / Alloy Body, Toe Clip Compatible, Silver / Black
Wheels
Rims
WTB DX-23C 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
AVID Single Digit 5 RW V-Brake, Cold-Forged Alloy, with Steel Cartridge Pads, DIN Standards
Brake Levers
AVID FR-5 V-Brake Levers, Reach Adjust, 155 Grams
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, 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 D belongs to the Felt Xcity model. There are 3 bikes that carry this model name. 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
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2009 and its price was 899$. If we compare this with the average General Urban bike cost we notice that the price is 80.16% more expensive.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
The average weight for General Urban bikes is 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much lighter than average, X:City D has a weight of 11.39 kg (25.11 lbs). In other words, this model is 15.1% lighter than the average General Urban bike.
Overview of 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
As for the wheels, Felt X:City D 2009, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.