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    MSRP
    $599
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    3.6
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    Alivio, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
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    Summary
    The Felt Q520 - 2012 is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    30 mph

    Q520 - 2012

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Felt Q series 6061 butted aluminum, Dynaform top and down tube: oversized semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, rack & fender mount, disc brake specific

    Fork

    SR Suntour SF12-XCT-V3 100mm travel: hi-ten 1-1/8"" steerer tube, forged + cnc 6061 crown, hi-ten 28mm stanchion, 126mm pitch, leading axle, one-piece aluminum lower + brace, two sides coil spring + mcu, w/ low-profile mini boots and preload adjust, disc brake specific lowers

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated 1-1/8"" Aheadset: steel cups, caged bearing, w/ felt Tornado alloy top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers

    Stem

    Felt MTB 3D-forged design: 4-bolt handlebar clamp, 1-1/8"" threadless, for 31.8mm handlebar, 7 degree rise, w/ CP Cromo hardware Sizes; 13.5-17.5=90mm;19.5-21.5=110mm

    Handlebar

    Felt MTB XC riser bar: butted 6061 Aluminum, 8 degree bend, 4 degree up sweep 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: 13.5""/15.5""""=620mm, 17.5""-21.5""=640mm

    Saddle

    Felt mountain design: low side profile look w/ comfort fit top, double-density base, satin steel rails

    Seatpost

    Felt alloy micro adjust: 6061 alloy Low-Profile forged Head & Extruded Rail Clamps, Sizes: 13.5-15.5"" =30.9mm x 350mm , 17.5/21.5"" =30.9mm x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    VP 992-S Steel Cage w/ PP Body

    Grips

    Felt dual-density wing grips: Kraton rubber base, Pruven rubber center, Color matched

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio M410-SGS, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-M310: top swing

    Crank

    SR Suntour CW10-XCT-V2-T302:-PBG crankset: w/ forged alloy arms 8-speed w/ interchangable 42X32X24T chainrings, lengths 15.5"= 170mm; 17.5/21.5"=175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-M310 8 Speed Rapid Fire

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG30 8-speed 11-32

    Chain

    KMC Z72 8-speed

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    Brakes

    Tektro Novella Mechanical disc brake: 180mm front/ 160mm rear stainless steel rotors

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Draco hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX-17 disc brake doublewall aluminum: w/ single eyelets

    Spokes

    stainless 14g w/ brass nipples

    Front Hub

    forged alloy 6-bolt disc mount: 32 hole, w/ alloy quick release

    Rear Hub

    forged alloy 6-bolt disc mount, 8/9 speed cassette: 32 hole, w/ alloy quick release lever

    Tires

    Felt THC XC tire: Trail Highway City 26 x 2.1 30tpi wire wead, w/ Shraeder valve tubes

    Accessories
    Fenders

    n/a

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