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Virtue Nine 1 Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm rear |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Felt Virtue trail bike offers a mix of stability and efficiency, with its Equilink suspension system reducing pedal bob and enhancing climbing performance. However, it faces criticism for a less-than-plush descending feel and a rear end that can be stiff and challenging on rough terrain. The bike's handling is praised for technical terrain, but its playful or sporty riding style support is limited.
Stable and predictable handling
Effective Equilink suspension system reducing pedal bob
Good climbing efficiency
Clean internal cable routing
Aggressive tires for trail grip
Stiff, twangy rear end on descents
Less-than-plush descending feel
Not supportive of playful or sporty riding style
Heavier than carbon counterparts
Overstretched fork with 29in wheels and 140mm travel
It’ll keep you grounded and rolling above the chunky stuff.
BIKE MagazineThe bike’s strength lies in keeping the speed up and letting the big wheels and higher bottom bracket float over obstacles.
Canadian Cycling MagazineOnce you stop climbing, the Virtue’s stiff, twangy rear end presents a challenge or two
BikeRadarFelt’s Equilink suspension system is unique and effective
MTBRFeedback?
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Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven
If you want a light, tight XC/trail 29er with a talent for climbs then this Felt does indeed have a lot of virtues
Oct 2014 · Brad Hunter
Felt Virtue Nine 3 provides fast and smooth riding over bumpy trails
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
Feb 2014
For such a workhorse of a bike, the 29-inch-wheeled Felt Virtue Nine 20 had our testers firmly divided. One editor had his best ride of the entire Bible of Bike Tests on it.
Aug 2013
With its 2014 MTB lineup, Felt Bicycles moves away from its 26-inch bikes in favor of 29ers. This includes a complete redesign of its trail-oriented rig, the Virtue. This week, from its headquarters in Irvine, Calif. Felt introduced the Virtue Nine series that will be available beginning in the fall (aluminum versions) and winter 2013/2014 (carbon versions).
Oct 2012 · MBA Action
Full-Tilt Carbon On A Budget Felt redesigned their Virtue lineup to offer all-new carbon and aluminum versions. Think of this as the classic trailbike.
| Frame | Felt Trail Full Suspension (130mm) UHC Advanced carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, threaded BB, carbon fiber Equilink rear triangle w/ carbon fiber dropouts, post mount disc tabs & 7075 CNC aluminum replaceable rear derailleur hanger |
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| Fork | n/a |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 w/ custom tune, 200 x 57mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | n/a |
| Headset | FSA NO.42 integrated, 1.125" - 1.5" sealed cartridge bearing w/ carbon fiber 8.7mm cone spacer, 2 x 10mm + 2 x 5mm carbon fiber headset spacers, Felt carbon fiber top cap & aluminum bolt |
| Stem | n/a |
| Handlebar | n/a |
| Saddle | n/a |
| Seatpost | n/a |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | n/a |
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| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | n/a |
| Shifters | n/a |
| Cassette | n/a |
| Chain | n/a |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | n/a |
| Brake Levers | n/a |
| Rims | n/a |
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| Spokes | n/a |
| Front Hub | n/a |
| Rear Hub | n/a |
| Tires | n/a |
| Fenders | n/a |
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First added September 18
Last updated September 18
Not listed for 2,445 days