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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe and 2011 Felt CAFÉ 8 DELUXE.
- Data limitation
Only 2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2011 Felt CAFÉ 8 DELUXE had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2009 Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe
2011 Felt Café 8 Deluxe
Overview
Model Year
2009
2011
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Cafe 8 Deluxe
Café 8 Deluxe
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$649.00
$549.00
Colors
Black Walnut, Forest Green
Navy
Sizes
17", 19", 21"
S (17), M (19), L (21) x 700c
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Aluminum
Frame Material
6061 Custom Butted/ Hydraformed Aluminum TT
6061 aluminum
Fork
FELT Café
FELT Café
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
Commuter Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo twist
Shimano Revo
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano 2300
Crankset
3-piece aluminum, 38 teeth
3 piece aluminum
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge
Euro cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm
68mm
Cassette
Sunrace
Sunrace
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Rustbuster
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Alloy Platform w/Kraton inserts
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Alloy V-brake brakes, Tektro Alloy w/ Kraton insert levers
Tektro brakes, Tektro alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Semi integrated
1 1/8" Semi integrated
Handlebar
Felt Touring aluminum low riser
Felt aluminum touring type
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum Forged
Saddle
Felt Cafe Gel
Felt Cafe Gel
Seatpost
Felt aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Forged alloy
Aluminum cold-forged sealed
Rims
Double Wall, 32-hole
Double Wall aluminum, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless stainless
Front Tire
700 x 38c Felt Cafe
700 x 38c Felt Cafe
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.