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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Felt Ethic and 2009 Felt Ethic.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.77:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 20×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.77:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 20×2; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2008 Felt Ethic
2009 Felt Ethic
Overview
Model Year
2008
2009
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Ethic
Ethic
Bicycle Type
BMX
BMX
Original MSRP
$269.00
$319.00
Colors
Purple Rain, Mouse Grey
Ocean, Pitch Black
Sizes
20" TT
20" TT
Weight
31.5 lb
31 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel/chromoly
4130 chromoly downtube
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
BMX
BMX
Crankset
Felt 3-piece chromoly, 36 teeth
Felt 3-piece 8-spline chromoly, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Loose ball
Loose ball
Cassette
Odyssey
Odyssey
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 13 teeth
1-speed, 13 teeth
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
FELT Backpedal Alloy Platform
Felt Backpedal 2 alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Alloy brakes, Tektro alloy levers
Tektro alloy U-brake brakes, Tektro alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless
1 1/8" Threadless
Handlebar
Wheelie Bar
Felt Wheelie Bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy Front Clamp
Front Load alloy
Saddle
Felt FB 2-Pc cover, 8mm rails
Felt FB 1-Pc cover, 7mm rails
Seatpost
Steel, 25.4mm diameter
Steel, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Steel shell w/ 14mm Axle
Steel 14mm axle
Rims
Alex 303, 48-hole
Alex 303, 48-hole
Front Tire
20 x 2.00" FELT Bake Show Freestyle
20 x 2.00" FELT Bake Show Freestyle
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.