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2014 Felt

Nine 70

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$699
Weight31.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Acera
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Nine 70
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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)

33 mph

Nine 70

27 mph

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Highest gear

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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, Dynaform butted 6061 aluminum, semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, 34.9mm low clamp front derailleur

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Suntour XCM HLO, 100mm travel 1-1/8" steerer tube, forged 6061 crown, hydraulic lockout, 30mm stanchion, aluminum lowers, double coil spring + MCU, w/ preload adjust

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Sealed cartridge, square taper axle

Headset

FSA No.10 integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 2 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 riser 6061 aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 680mm wide

Saddle

Felt MTB performance

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Low profile nylon platform

Grips

Felt Wing Grip, double-density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio 9-speed long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull, 3 x 9-speed

Crank

Suntour XCM w/ forged aluminum arms, 3 x 9-speed: XS - 170mm SM/MD/LG/XL - 175mm

Shifters

Shimano Acera Rapid-Fire 3 x 9-speed

Cassette

Sunrace 9-speed 11-32T

Chain

Sunrace 9-speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ 180mm rotor

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro MTB

Wheels
Rims

Aluminum double wall

Spokes

Stainless steel 2.0mm w/ brass nipples

Front Hub

Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 9mm QR axle

Rear Hub

Forged aluminum 9-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 135 x 10mm axle

Tires

WTB Nano Comp, 29 x 2.1

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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