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2014 Felt

Nine 3

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,699
Weight25.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Nine 3
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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)

30 mph

Nine 3

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: Felt Virtue Nine 3

Oct 2014 · Brad Hunter

Felt Virtue Nine 3 provides fast and smooth riding over bumpy trails

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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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MTBR
Compare-O Bottom Line: The Felt Virtue Nine 20 proves you don’t need to spend a mint to have a good time

Mar 2014 · Gregg Kato

The well-spec’d Felt Virtue Nine 20 climbs well, looks great and does well on terrain up to about the intermediate level. It also proves you don’t have to spend a mint to have a good time. - Mtbr.com

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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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BikeRadar
Felt Nine 3 review

May 2013 · Justin Loretz

A racy and well-made bike that’s just a few upgrades away from an absolute flyer

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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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Velo
Felt unveils revamped endurance road bike, Nine Series lines

Jul 2012 · Logan VonBokel

Felt’s 2013 range will include a snappier endurance bike and an F1-inspired mountain bike

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Nine Series XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, InsideOut internally optimized molding process, Modular Monocoque Construction (MMC), full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper head tube, Kevlar chain watcher, replaceable derailleur hanger, internal derailleur cable routing w/IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø27.2mm seatpost, 34.9mm high clamp front derailleur

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold, Solo Air, 100mm travel, PushLoc remote lockout, adjustable rebound, tapered aluminum steerer, magnesium lowers, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mount

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Shimano sealed threaded

Headset

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

Stem

Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm

Handlebar

Felt MTB flat top double-butted 6061 aluminum, 5mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide

Saddle

Felt MTB performance w/ Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

Felt butted 6061 aluminum, 2 bolt micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø 30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø 30.9 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt Wing Grip, Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 10-speed long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore high clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull 2 x 10-speed

Crank

Shimano Deore Hollowtech II 2 x 10-speed: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm

Shifters

Shimano Deore Rapid-Fire 2 x 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano 10-speed 11-34T

Chain

Shimano 10-speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Magura MT2 hydraulic disc w/ 160mm rotor

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura MT2

Wheels
Rims

WTB Speed Disc i23 29" double wall aluminum w/ eyelets

Spokes

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

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore 10-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 135 x 10mm axle

Tires

Continental X-King SL folding, 29 x 2.2

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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