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2014 Felt

Edict Nine FRD

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$8,999
Weight22.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockRockShox Monarch XX
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXX1
BrakesSRAM XX Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Edict Nine FRD
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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)

28 mph

Edict Nine FRD

27 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 Edict is a cross-country bike praised for its efficient pedaling, quick handling, and innovative suspension design, making it a strong contender for racing and marathon events. However, some reviews note limitations in comfort and versatility, particularly on rougher trails. The bike's performance is highly dependent on the rider's skill level and attention due to its precise handling.

Pros
  • Phenomenally well-pedaling suspension design

  • Quick handling and cornering ability

  • Light yet stiff frame

  • Effective XC racing machine

  • Innovative rear suspension design

Cons
  • RockShox Monarch RT shock’s platform makes the bike ride too harsh

  • Not incredibly light at 28.5 pounds without pedals

  • Limited mud clearance

  • Twitchy high speed handling

  • Requires rider's full attention due to its precision and head angle

Key Quotes
It’s perfect for an aspiring XC or marathoner, or anyone who just loves smashing pedals.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
Felt’s super fast handling might not be fashionable, but it’s brilliant for weaving through tight, technical singletrack or nailing turns and traction on steep climbs
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Edict is a lovely bike to look at, glistening and shining in the sunlight like a swimwear model in a sun shower, we do like its appearance.
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
If we’d been conducting a cross-country race-bike test, the Felt Edict 1 would’ve been the hands-down winner.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
The Felt Edict Nine 60 isn’t your typical 100mm-travel XC bike.
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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Back Issue | In Review: Felt Edict 1 29er

May 2015 · Andrew Richardson

A strong cross-country bike from Felt. With 29" wheels, RockShox Monarch shock and full-carbon frame, it's not one to miss.

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MTBR
Felt 2015 Preview: Compulsion 10, Virtue 60, Edict FRD, Nine 1 and more

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

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Felt Edict Nine 3

Jul 2014

Felt's 100-millimeter-travel Edict Nine series is designed for speed and efficiency, and it does not disappoint.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Felt Edict Nine 2

Feb 2014

Choosing a bike isn’t as easy as one, two or three. It’s tricky, with a market loaded with brands and options. And then there is the wheel size thing, a painstakingly irritating mess of conflicting opinions and bold marketing hype. What wheel size is best? There is no best. But when it comes down to …

Highs
  • Excellent choice for marathon racing

  • Efficient pedaller

  • Brilliant climber

Lows
  • Loose rear suspension pivot points

  • Un-supportive front suspension

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MBR
Felt Edict Nine 60 review | Mountain Bike Reviews

Sep 2013 · Simon Collis

Read our full review of the XC/marathon-orientated Felt Edict Nine 60

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Felt Edict Nine LTD 29er

Jan 2013 · MBA Action

The year 2013 is an important year for Felt Bicycles. With the introduction of several brand-new and redesigned models, the Southern California-based

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BikeRadar
Felt Edict Nine LTD review

Nov 2012 · James Huang

The Edict Nine LTD scores high marks for pedaling efficiency, with a reasonably well-placed single pivot, stiff carbon fiber rear triangle and well-tuned Fox Float CTD Boost Valve w/ Trail Adjust rear shock. . .

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VeloNews
60-second Tech: Felt Edict

Sep 2011 · Nick Legan

A look at a multi-purpose XC machine from Felt

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Edict Nine FRD XC, UHC Ultimate + Textreme carbon fiber, 100mm travel, Felt Active Stay Technology (FAST) suspension, InsideOut internally optimized molding process, Dynamic Monocoque Construction (DMC), full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper integrated head tube, internal derailleur cable routing, IS disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 12 x 142mm rear w/ Syntace style QR, Ø30.9mm seatpost size, low direct mount front derailleur

BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Sid XX World Cup Solo Air, 100mm travel, XLoc Full Sprint remote lockout, adjustable rebound, tapered carbon steerer, magnesium lowers, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mount

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch XX w/ custom tune, XLoc Full Sprint remote lockout, 165 x 38mm

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM XX GXP

Headset

FSA No.42 integrated tapered Aheadset, carbon custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 3 x 5mm straight carbon spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap

Stem

Easton EC90 SL carbon threadless 1-1/8" +/- 10° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ titanium hardware: SM - 70mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm

Handlebar

Easton EC70 TaperWall flat carbon, 9° sweep, 720mm wide

Saddle

Prologo Nago Evo X10 w/ ultralight shell & carbon rails

Seatpost

Easton EC70 TaperWall monocoque carbon: SM - Ø30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø30.9 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

ESI Racers Edge, silicon

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Type 2 11-speed long cage

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM XX1 carbon for 11-speed, 168Q: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Grip Shift 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM XX1 11-speed 10-42T

Chain

SRAM 11-speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM XX disc w/ HSX 180mm rotor

TypeSRAM XX Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM XX carbon lever,

Wheels
Rims

Easton EC90 UST carbon

Spokes

Sapim stainless steel 2.0 / 1.7mm double-butted w/ aluminum nipples

Front Hub

Easton EC90 15mm axle

Rear Hub

Easton EC90 142 x 12mm axle

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO tubeless ready folding, 29 x 2.1

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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