Felt Verza Speed 50 - Review

The F-Lite Aluminium frame on the Felt Verza Speed 5 is built to be lightweight with a premium quality. The tubes are butted which means that excess material is removed from low stress areas of the frame, thus reducing weight without affecting durability or ride quality. The frame tubes are shaped to offer a riding experience that remains stiff and smooth.The Hi-Tensile Chromoly Steel fork on this Bicycle gives you confident steering control. This composite fork on the Verza Speed 5 is strong and can handle hard bumps on urban roads.

The Felt Verza Speed 5 features a full Shimano drivetrain. The 3-Speed Tourney derailleur at the front and 8-Speed Altus at the rear are entry to mid-level but were super smooth in shifting and is ideal for commuting and fitness rides on urban roads. The 3x8-Speed Shimano trigger shifters were basic and had an easy spring action.

The Felt Verza Speed 5 which we test rode came in a full Metallic Silver colour frame with minimal Dark Grey and White as the secondary colours for graphics. The gloss finish paint job quality was top notch and made the frame look shiny. The thin seat stays and chain stays made the Bicycle look sleek. The graphics and design were simple yet elegant.

The braking components are classic V-Brakes on the Felt Verza Speed 5. The Tektro V-Brakes at the front and rear were reliable and balanced during the test ride. The reaction time from the levers to the brakes was quick. These brakes were good enough for wet and dry urban roads and the quality and performance of these brakes were definitely on par with entry-level Mechanical Disc brakes.The Alloy handlebar was wide and made sure the rider has an open chested riding posture. The handlebar being flat without any raiser made the riding posture slightly aggressive.

The 7c wheels on the Verza Speed 5 offers a Road Bicycle like rolling speed and efficiency. This Cycle features a double wall aluminium alloy rims so they are strong enough to take a pounding on the road day-after-day. The Kenda Khan 7x35C tires are wider than you get on a drop bar Road Bicycle so they offer a little more cushioning for a smoother ride on uneven road surfaces. These Kenda tires feature a tread pattern that offers much better traction in the wet conditions than simple slick tires alongside puncture protection to significantly reduce the chances of a flat.The extra padded comfort saddle was ergonomically designed and had a lot of cushioning to keep the rider sore free.