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2014 Felt

Compulsion LT3

A 26″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Compulsion LT3
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Gearing

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)

25 mph

Compulsion LT3

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

Summary

The Felt Compulsion is a versatile enduro bike that excels in aggressive terrain, offering a playful yet brawny ride. It's praised for its efficient pedaling, lightweight design, and excellent suspension performance, particularly in technical descents. However, some reviews note compromises in frame stiffness and handling precision due to its tall BB and high-riding suspension.

Pros
  • Playful yet brawny ride quality

  • Efficient pedaling and climbing performance

  • Lightweight design with improved stiffness

  • Excellent suspension performance in technical descents

  • Versatile for both enduro events and all-mountain epics

Cons
  • Frame stiffness can suffer due to lightweight design

  • Tall BB and high-riding suspension affect cornering precision

  • Some models lack ISCG chain guide mounts

Key Quotes
The Compulsion, however, could help change that perception. When it comes to aggressive terrain, this is a very good bike.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
The Equilink setup gives tight pedalling traction for excellent climbing performance, but reacts to big, fast stuff more like a 140mm bike than a 160mm machine
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The Compulsion is the pinnacle of all-mountain performance.
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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Felt Compulsion 10

Dec 2014 · MBA Action

Fresh design for a Felt favorite

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BikeRadar
Felt Compulsion 10 review

Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven

Felt’s most capable, enjoyable descender yet, but still more climbing and XC orientated than its travel would suggest

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BIKE Magazine
Felt Compulsion LT3 Review

Nov 2013

Many bikes get tossed into the ‘enduro’ or ‘all-mountain’ category because they sport six inches of travel and yet they don’t possess the slack geometry, stout frame and burly parts to really excel on prolonged technical riding. The Compulsion LT, happily, is one bike that fits the bill. The Compulsion LT is no pretender.

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MTBR
Felt Compulsion LT3 and Nine FRD Carbon 29er

Oct 2012 · Gregg Kato

- Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Compulsion All Mountain, UHC Performance carbon fiber front triangle, 6061 aluminum rear, Equilink suspension technology, adjustable 160/150mm travel, ControlTaper semi-integrated head tube, integrated ISCG mount, dropper post cable guides, front derailleur internal cable routing, IS disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, Shimano style 142 x 12mm, Ø34.9mm high clamp front derailleur

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike RC, Solo Air, 160mm travel, adjustable compression & rebound, hollow 7050 aluminum crown, tapered aluminum steerer tube, magnesium lowers, tapered 35mm stanchions, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mounts

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT w/ custom tune, 200 x 57mm

Travel150mm

Bottom Bracket

GXP

Headset

FSA No.57 Semi-integrated tapered Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 3 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap

Stem

Felt MTB All mountain 3-forged threadless 1-1/8" for Ø31.8mm handlebar, +/- 7° rise, w/ stainless bolts: SM/MD - 60mm LG - 70mm XL - 80mm

Handlebar

Felt MTB All mountain 15mm riser bar, butted 6061 Aluminum, 9° sweep, 740mm wide

Saddle

Felt MTB performance w/ Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

KS eTen dropper post, w/ remote, Ø30.9 x 385mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt Wing Grip, double clamp lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9 Type 2 10-speed long cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7 bottom pull, high clamp Ø34.9mm, 2 x 10 speed

Crank

SRAM X7 All Mountain 2 x 10-speed w/ bashguard: SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X7 2 x 10-speed

Cassette

SRAM 10-speed 11-36T

Chain

SRAM 10-speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Magura MT2 hydraulic disc w/ 200mm rotor

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura MT2

Wheels
Rims

WTB Speed Disc i23 26" double wall aluminum w/ eyelets

Spokes

Stainless steel double-butted 2.0/1.8mm w/ aluminum nipples

Front Hub

Forged aluminum, 6 bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 15mm axle

Rear Hub

Forged aluminum 10-speed, sealed bearing, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 142 x 12mm axle

Tires

Schwalbe Hans Dampf folding, 26 x 2.35

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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