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Compulsion LT50
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,999| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Domain |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X7, X5 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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.
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
Frame stiffness can suffer due to lightweight design
Tall BB and high-riding suspension affect cornering precision
Some models lack ISCG chain guide mounts
The Compulsion, however, could help change that perception. When it comes to aggressive terrain, this is a very good bike.
BIKE MagazineThe 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
BikeRadarThe Compulsion is the pinnacle of all-mountain performance.
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Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven
Felt’s most capable, enjoyable descender yet, but still more climbing and XC orientated than its travel would suggest
Aug 2014 · Gregg Kato
Felt Bicycles has a ton of new models for 2015 including the all mountain/enduro Compulsion, the trail oriented Virtue, the XC Edict and Nine line of lightweight carbon 29er hardtails. - Mtbr.com
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.
| Frame | Felt Compulsion All Mountain, hydroform double-butted 6061 aluminum, Equilink suspension technology, adjustable 160/150mm travel, ControlTaper semi-integrated head tube, integrated ISCG mount, dropper post cable guides, IS disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, Shimano style 142 x 12mm, Ø34.9mm high clamp front derailleur BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Domain R, 160mm travel, coil, adjustable rebound, forged hollow AL66 TV aluminum crown, tapered aluminum steerer tube, magnesium lowers, 20mm Maxle, post style disc mounts Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT w/ custom tune, 200 x 57mm Travel: 150mm |
| 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 |
| Seatpost | KS eTen dropper post, non-remote: Ø30.9 x 385mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Felt Wing Grip, double clamp lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 Type 2 10-speed long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5 bottom pull, high clamp Ø34.9mm, 2 x 10-speed |
| Crank | SRAM X5 All Mountain 2 x 10-speed w/ bashguard: SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X5 2 x 10-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM 10-speed 11-36T |
| Chain | SRAM 10-speed |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Avid DB-3 hydraulic disc w/ 200mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid DB-3 |
| Rims | WTB Speed Disc i23 26" double wall aluminum w/ eyelets |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel double-butted 2.0/1.8mm w/ aluminum nipples |
| Front Hub | Forged aluminum, 6 bolt disc mount, 32 hole, for 20mm thru 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 |
| Fenders | n/a |
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First added September 18
Last updated September 18
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