2014 Felt Cafe 7 Mens

Archived: 2014 Felt Cafe 7 Mens · City/Commuter · Published sizes: 17", 19", 21"

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Hydroform top tube, TIG welding, forged dropout, replaceable derailleur hanger · Fork: Felt Café uni-crown, 1.125" 4130 Cr-Mo steerer tube & blades

• Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Revo 7-speed twist · Rear derailleur: Shimano Claris SS cage · Crankset: Polished 3-piece aluminum, double chainguard, 170mm, 38T · Bottom bracket: Euro sealed bearing, 68mm · Rear cogs: 7-speed spin-on freewheel, 13-30T · Chain: 7-sp, 3/32"

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Tektro aluminum, anti-rust hardware, front power modulator

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: Double-wall aluminum ground sidewalls · Hubs: Aluminum cold-forged sealed mechanism Q/R 32H · Front tire: Felt Café 30tpi skinwall 700 x 38c

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: 1.125" semi-integrated threaded · Handlebar: Felt aluminum touring type, gender-specific shape · Stem: Aluminum quill adjustable height melt-forged single bolt, Ø25.4mm MD = 80mm LG, XL = 100mm · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm x 350mm · Saddle: Felt Café design, comfort gel, comfort foam, gender-specific shapes · Pedals: Nylon platform w/ non-slip rubber tread

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.