I had been in the market for a versatile bike for quite a while and was unable to find much that truly suited my needs until I stumbled across the Felt QX70.It really is a great all rounder with a very low price tag for the quality and spec that you are getting.
Here is a look at the latest model, full review follows on the next page:
Basically, I just wanted a bike that was capable of great performance on the trails and mountains but could also be used as a street bike, both for long distances and around town. I almost settled for just buying two bikes and switching them out when I needed each one. This is highly inconvenient though, as my cycling group will often go on week long trips where we do lots of road riding until we reach the mountains where we don’t hesitate to tackle the terrain before returning to the road again.
What caused me to write this Felt QX70 2013 review
Most people who know me, know I’m not the type of person who writes reviews very often, so the fact that I’m writing this review in the first place should say something all on it’s own.
When I first received the bike (very quick!), it looked nice enough, but I was still skeptical about its performance. I didn’t waste any time and immediately took it out on a long ride through some winding roads near my house where I had the opportunity to really kick it up into high gear. The bike rode smoothly and felt great. So far, so good.
Then I came across one of my favorite, yet toughest trails in my area. This trail has lots of hills and rugged terrain and is full of rocks. I rarely come across trails this tough even when I go out looking for them, so I figured there was no better place to test out the Felt QX70 2013.
To my surprise, the transition from road to trail was seamless. The absolute smoothness I experienced on the road was replaced with the gentle cushioning of the ample suspension as I traversed the mountainous terrain. After an hour in, I realized how great my hands and wrists felt – normally by this point they are throbbing in pain on this trail due to the rough terrain. As I hopped and maneuvered my way back down to the street after several hours of trail riding, the transition back was just as smooth as I expected.
Is the Felt QX70 2013 the best multi-purpose bike out there?
Yes and no. The Felt QX70 2013 is an amazing value and I would recommend it to most people without hesitation. That being said, if you are looking to spend $1,000+ on your new bike, there are better options available of course.
On the other hand, I am an avid rider that takes my hobby seriously, and I just can’t justify spending that much on a bicycle. Call me crazy, but I’m more than happy spending less than half that amount and getting the type of performance I’m getting from the Felt QX70 2013.
After several months of riding, I could’t imagine switching back to my old bike (which was way more expensive!). Two thumbs way up! For more information on felt bikes check out their website