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A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,999| Weight | 28.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour RAIDON |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |

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
Excellent, lightweight, stiff, future-proofed carbon frame
Supple yet supportive and efficient ‘set and forget’ suspension
Decent transmission and wheel pack
Heavy fork and basic brakes


Feb 2016
The Felt Edict 5 might seem in the midst of an identity crisis, when in fact it has a distinct character.

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.
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
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 …
Excellent choice for marathon racing
Efficient pedaller
Brilliant climber
Loose rear suspension pivot points
Un-supportive front suspension
| 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 Standard: BSA, 100mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon-XC-LOR, 120mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Monarch R, High Volume eyelet, custom tune, 165 x 38 Travel: 100mm |
| 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) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Felt Wing Grip, double-density |
| 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 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M355, |
| 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 |
| Fenders | n/a |
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Last updated April 28
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