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Virtue Nine 3
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,149| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, X7 |
| Brakes | Magura 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 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
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
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 Virtue Nine Trail, UHC Performance carbon front and rear triangle, 130mm travel, Equilink suspension technology, InsideOut internally optimized molding process, Modular Monocoque Construction (MMC), full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper integrated head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, post style disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, Syntace style 142 x 12mm, high direct mount front derailleur BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Gold 140mm travel Solo Air, PushLoc remote lockout, hollow 6061 aluminum crown, tapered aluminum steerer tube, magnesium lowers, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mounts Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT w/ custom tune 200 x 57mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | GXP |
| Headset | FSA No.42 integrated tapered 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: SM - 70mm LG/MD - 80mm XL - 90mm |
| Handlebar | Felt MTB flat top double-butted 6061 aluminum, 5mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide |
| Saddle | Felt MTB performance w/ Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | KS eTen dropper post w/ remote: Ø 30.9 x 385mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Felt Wing Grip, Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 high direct mount, top pull, 2 x 10-speed |
| Crank | SRAM S1000 2 x 10-speed: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X7 2 x 10-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM 10-speed 11-36T |
| Chain | SRAM 10-speed |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Magura MT2 hydraulic disc w/ 180mm rotor Type: Magura Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT2 |
| 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 | Forged aluminum 10-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 142 x 12mm axle |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin tubeless ready folding, 29 x 2.35 |
| Fenders | n/a |
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First added September 18
Last updated September 18
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