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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2008 Felt Dispatch is City & Commuter; 2009 Felt Dispatch is Track.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2008 Felt Dispatch and 2009 Felt Dispatch.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2008 Felt Dispatch39T · 16T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.

2009 Felt Dispatch39T · 16T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×25; 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 Dispatch
2009 Felt Dispatch
Overview
Model Year
2008
2009
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Dispatch
Dispatch
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Track
Original MSRP
$699.00
$729.00
Colors
Cement
Overcast, Race Red
Sizes
51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
18.71 lb
18.71 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
FELT Custom Butted 7005 Aluminum
FELT Custom Butted 7005 Aluminum
Fork
FELT Carbon
FELT Carbon
Fork Material
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Track Mix
Crankset
FSA w/alloy chainguard, 39 teeth
FSA Vero, 39 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Cartridge, 107mm spindle
FSA square taper, 107mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm
68mm
Cassette
ACS Claws/ Track cog
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Rear Cogs
1-speed, 16 teeth
1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain
KMC Singlespeed Rustbuster, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z610 Rust Buster, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Platform w/strapless half clip
Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Dual Pivot Long Reach brakes, Cane Creek SCR-5 levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Long Reach brakes, Cane Creek SCR-5 w/'dummy' lever front/Cane Creek SCR-5 rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Cane Creek
1 1/8" Cane Creek
Handlebar
FELT 1.5 6061 ALU, ergo bend
FELT 1.5 6061 ALU, ergo bend
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FELT 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged
FELT 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged
Saddle
FELT 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle
FELT 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle
Seatpost
FELT 1.4 6061 ALU, 27.2mm diameter
Felt 6061 Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: High flange track alloy, Rear: High flange alloy flip-flop
High flange track alloy
Rims
Alex R500, 32-hole
Alex R500, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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