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2008 Felt Café 8 Deluxe

Original specifications: Shimano Sora · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.

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Archive #14074

Model year: 2008
Category: Hybrid
Original MSRP: $599.00
Sizes: 17", 19", 21"
Colors: Dark Green
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2008 archived details

Published colors: Dark Green
Frame: 6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT
Original equipment: Hybrid Mix

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Original build6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes

17"19"21"

Published colors

Dark Green

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Size	Color
17"	Dark Green
19"	Dark Green
21"	Dark Green

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT
Fork	FELT Café
Fork Material	Aluminum/steel steerer, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Hybrid Mix
Shifters	Shimano Revo Twist
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Sora
Crankset	Forged aluminum, 38 teeth
Cassette	Shimano HG-40
Rear Cogs	8-speed
Chain	KMC Rustbuster
Pedals	Alloy Platform w/Kraton inserts

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro Alloy V-Type brakes, Tektro alloy levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8"
Handlebar	Aluminum riser
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum adjustable
Saddle	Selle Royal
Seatpost	Alloy

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Aluminum
Rims	Alloy
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire	700 x 38c WTB Pathway
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 38c WTB Pathway

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Sora

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Front tire: 700 x 38c WTB Pathway
Drivetrain: 8-speed

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2008 Felt Café 8 Deluxe