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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 2012 Felt Cafe 3 and 2011 Felt CAFÉ 3.
- Identity & price
2011 Felt CAFÉ 3 had an original MSRP $121 lower than 2012 Felt Cafe 3.
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.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2012 Felt Cafe 3
2011 Felt Café 3
Overview
Model Year
2012
2011
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Cafe 3
Café 3
Bicycle Type
City/Commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$549.99
$429.00
Colors
Putty
Putty
Sizes
M, L, XL
S (17), M (19), L (21) x 700c
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Aluminum
Frame Material
6061 Alloy
6061 aluminum
Fork
Aluminum legs, Cro-mo steerer
FELT Café
Fork Material
—
CrMo
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Commuter Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo Twist
Shimano Revo
Crankset
3-pc Alloy
3 piece aluminum
Bottom Bracket
Euro Size
Euro cartridge
BB Shell Width
—
68mm
Cassette
—
Shimano IGH Cog
Rear Cogs
—
3-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-410
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Alloy Platform
Nylon platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro V-Type
Tektro brakes, Tektro alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8 threaded
1 1/8" Semi integrated
Handlebar
Felt Touring
Felt aluminum touring type
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Alloy adjust quill
Aluminum Forged
Saddle
Felt Comfort Saddle
Felt Cafe Foam
Seatpost
Alloy micro adjust 27.2mm
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Aluminum cold-forged sealed
Rims
Alloy 700c
Double Wall aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless stainless
Front Tire
Felt Cafe
700 x 38c Felt Cafe
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.