Felt YORK – Duke Blue 2015
2015 Urban
Estimate price |
729$
Weight | 12.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt single speed custom butted 4130 TIG-welded Cr-Mo tubes, butted & tapered seatstays w/ horizontal machined Cr-Mo dropouts, integrated seat clamp
Suspension Fork
Felt flat crown design, 100% Cr-Mo, 1.125" threadless steerer & oversized curved fork blades, 43mm offset
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
n/a
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
n/a
Cassette
NA
Crank
Felt TkR Pista inspired cold forged polished aluminum w/ 144 BCD 51 - 54 = 165mm 56 - 61 = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle, 68mm
Chain
KMC Z410 1/8"
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Aluminum Rat Trap
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum hi-flange, track nuts, 32H
Rear Hub
Sturmey Archer 2 Speed kick back coaster brake hub, hi-flange, 32H
Rims
Alex ACE 19 double-wall aluminum
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Felt All Weather 700 x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro dual pivot caliper front stainless hardware
Brake Levers
Tektro classic style, aluminum front
Cockpit
Stem
Felt aluminum forged threadless 1-pc stem/spacer design, 4-bolt clamp, -15° rise, Ø31.8mm 51cm-54cm = 90mm 56cm-61cm = 100mm
Handlebar
Felt aluminum English touring bar Ø31.8mm, 30mm rise, 580mm wide, 50 sweep
Grips
Felt vinyl wrap & stitched, no flange
Headset
FSA 1.125" threadless, aluminum spacer, Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt classic road saddle w/ riveted custom cover & steel rails
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, Ø27.2 x 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.33 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Front Center | 592 mm | 596 mm | 612 mm | 628 mm | 647 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 68 mm | 67 mm | 65 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Stack | 503 mm | 522 mm | 543 mm | 564 mm | 592 mm |
| Reach | 379 mm | 377 mm | 392 mm | 406 mm | 416 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 514 mm | 531 mm | 551 mm | 571 mm | 589 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 510 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 mm | 996 mm | 1012 mm | 1028 mm | 1046 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 761 mm | 785 mm | 805 mm | 824 mm | 853 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
YORK – Duke Blue completes the Felt York model. 4 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt YORK – Black Hornet 2015 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 729$. On the other hand, Felt YORK – Duke Blue 2015, is the most expensive and costs 729$.
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 Hipster bikes
If you want an acceptable Hipster bike you should know that the average price is 612$. However, even though the average price of a Hipster bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2015 and its price was 729$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that YORK – Duke Blue price is 19.12% higher than the average cost of a Hipster bike.
Hipster bikes average weight
The average weight for Hipster bikes is 9.81 kg (21.63 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs), Felt bike is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 28.44% heavier than the average weight of Hipster bikes.
YORK – Duke Blue components
Fork material
YORK – Duke Blue has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the YORK – Duke Blue model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt YORK – Duke Blue has Coaster brakes installed. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.