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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 7 and 2012 Felt Cafe 7.
- Data limitation
Only 2009 Felt Cafe 7 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.
Lowest1.36:1Highest2.92:1Total range215%
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 7
2012 Felt Cafe 7
Overview
Model Year
2009
2012
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Cafe 7
Cafe 7
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/Commuter
Original MSRP
$559.00
$499.99
Colors
Midnight Blue, Espresso
Pewter
Sizes
17", 19", 21"
M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
6061 Custom Butted/ Hydraformed Aluminum TT
6061 Alloy
Fork
FELT Café
Aluminum legs, Cro-mo steerer
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Revo twist
Shimano Revo twist, 7spd
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano 2300
Crankset
3-piece aluminum, 38 teeth
3-pc Alloy
Bottom Bracket
Euro cartridge
Euro Size
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Sunrace
Sun Race 7-spd
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
—
Chain
KMC Rustbuster
Sun Race 7-spd Chain
Pedals
Alloy Platform w/Kraton inserts
Alloy Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Alloy V-brake brakes, Tektro Alloy w/ Kraton insert levers
Tektro V-Type
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Semi integrated
1 1/8 threaded
Handlebar
Felt Touring aluminum low riser
Felt Touring
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Aluminum
Alloy adjust quill
Saddle
Felt Cafe Gel
Felt Comfort Saddle
Seatpost
Felt aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy micro adjust 27.2mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Forged alloy
—
Rims
Double Wall, 32-hole
Alloy 700c
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
700 x 38c Felt Cafe
Felt Cafe
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.