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2015 Felt

Nine 3

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

$2,799
Weight24.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Deore 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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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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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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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 XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper head tube, Kevlar chain watcher, replaceable derailleur hanger, 140mm post disc mounts , standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 12 x 142mm Syntace style through axle, internal derailleur cable routing, Ø27.2mm seatpost, Ø34.9mm high clamp front derailleur mount

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Reba RL, 100mm travel (80mm/XS), Solo Air, 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/ black Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM - 80mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm

Handlebar

Felt MTB double-butted 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 5mm rise x 9° sweep, 720mm width

Saddle

WTB Silverado w/ Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

Felt butted 6061 aluminum, 2-bolt micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø27.2 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø27.2 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt Wing Grip, Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Shadow Plus long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore high clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull

Crank

Shimano Deore Hollowtech II double: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm

Shifters

Shimano Deore Rapid-Fire 2 x 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano 10-speed 11-36T

Chain

Shimano

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Front Brake: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc w/ 180mm rotor Rear Brake: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc w/ 160mm rotor

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

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

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

Forged Aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 142 x 12mm axle

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance folding 29" x 2.25"

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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