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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe is City & Commuter; 2008 Felt Café 8 Deluxe is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe and 2008 Felt Café 8 Deluxe.
- Data limitation
Only 2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.36:1Highest3.45:1Total range255%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe
2008 Felt Café 8 Deluxe
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Cafe 8 Deluxe
Café 8 Deluxe
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$649.00
$599.00
Colors
Black Walnut, Forest Green
Dark Green
Sizes
17", 19", 21"
17", 19", 21"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 Custom Butted/ Hydraformed Aluminum TT
6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT
Fork
FELT Café
FELT Café
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum/steel steerer, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo twist
Shimano Revo Twist
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Crankset
3-piece aluminum, 38 teeth
Forged aluminum, 38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge
—
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Sunrace
Shimano HG-40
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed
Chain
KMC Rustbuster
KMC Rustbuster
Pedals
Alloy Platform w/Kraton inserts
Alloy Platform w/Kraton inserts
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Alloy V-brake brakes, Tektro Alloy w/ Kraton insert levers
Tektro Alloy V-Type brakes, Tektro alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Semi integrated
1 1/8"
Handlebar
Felt Touring aluminum low riser
Aluminum riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum adjustable
Saddle
Felt Cafe Gel
Selle Royal
Seatpost
Felt aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Forged alloy
Aluminum
Rims
Double Wall, 32-hole
Alloy
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 38c Felt Cafe
700 x 38c WTB Pathway
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.