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2017 Felt

Edict 5

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

$2,999
Weight28.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkSuntour RAIDON
ShockRockShox Monarch R
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Edict 5
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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

Edict 5

27 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Felt Edict 5 review

Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Some heavy bits but naturally rapid, with sorted suspension and a very upgradable carbon frame. Buy if you want a sorted entry-level bike with the option to upgrade elements

Highs
  • Excellent, lightweight, stiff, future-proofed carbon frame

  • Supple yet supportive and efficient ‘set and forget’ suspension

  • Decent transmission and wheel pack

Lows
  • Heavy fork and basic brakes

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Felt Edict 1

May 2018 · McCoy

Reworking a seriously aggressive machine

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Felt Edict 5

Feb 2016

The Felt Edict 5 might seem in the midst of an identity crisis, when in fact it has a distinct character.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Back Issue | In Review: Felt Edict 1 29er

May 2015 · Andrew Richardson

A strong cross-country bike from Felt. With 29" wheels, RockShox Monarch shock and full-carbon frame, it's not one to miss.

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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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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Felt XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, DMC w/ InsideOut construction, full carbon dropouts, 100mm FAST suspension, ControlTaper head tube, post disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 12 x 142mm w/ Syntace style t

BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour Raidon-XC-LOR, 120mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox Monarch R, High Volume eyelet, custom tune, 165 x 38

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano 73mm

Headset

FSA NO.42ACB-A w/7.8mm custom cone spacer

Stem

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

Handlebar

Felt MTB 6061 Flat top, Ø31.8mm, 5mm rise x 9° sweep (720mm)

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race - Cr-mo rails

Seatpost

Felt butted 6061, dual-bolt micro-adjust 15mm offset, Ø30.9 SM (350MM) MD/LG/XL (400MM)

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt Wing Grip, double-density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore 10-speed Shadow, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore, e-type w/o plate, dual pull, top swing

Crank

Shimano Deore 2x10 SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm

Shifters

Shimano Deore 2x10

Cassette

Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-36T

Chain

Shimano HG54

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Front Brake: Shimano M355, 180mm rotor/Rear Brake: Shimano M355, 160mm rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M355,

Wheels
Rims

Aluminum double wall, 21mm inside

Spokes

2.0mm stainless

Front Hub

Forged aluminum, Centerlock, QRx100

Rear Hub

Forged aluminum, Centerlock, 12x142

Tires

Schwalbe Rapid Rob, folding, 29 x 2.25

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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