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    MSRP
    $649
    $799
    $1,099
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.3
    3.4
    4.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCT (coil)Suntour XCM (coil)RockShox 30 Silver TK
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT Advent, SunRacemicroSHIFT Advent, SuntourSX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 81 × 91 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    feltbicycles.com

    feltbicycles.com

    feltbicycles.com

    Summary
    The Felt DISPATCH 9/80, Felt DISPATCH 9/70, and Felt DISPATCH 9/60 are all 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The DISPATCH 9/60 has better components and a better fork.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    23 mph

    DISPATCH 9/80

    25 mph

    DISPATCH 9/70

    25 mph

    DISPATCH 9/60

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Felt XC, F-Lite aluminum, hydroform, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, 73mm threaded BB, 135mm OLD

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Felt XC, SuperLite aluminum, hydroform, ControlTaper head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, 73mm threaded BB, 135mm OLD

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    SR/Suntour XCT-HLO, 100mm travel, preload, hydraulic lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR/Suntour XCM-HLO, 100mm travel, preload, hydraulic lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox 30 Silver TK, 100mm travel, tapered steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA threaded, Square taper, 73mm

    Suntour BB, BSA threaded, 73mm

    SRAM Powerspline, BSA threaded, 73mm

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1.125"

    FSA semi-integrated, No.10, 1.125"

    FSA integrated sealed cartridge ACB bearing, No. 42, 1.125" - 1.5"

    Stem

    ±7¡ rise, ¯31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS: 50mm, S/M: 60mm, L/XL: 70mm

    Devox, ±7¡ rise, ¯31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS: 50mm, S/M: 60mm, L/XL: 70mm

    Devox, ±7¡ rise, ¯31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS: 50mm, S/M: 60mm, L/XL: 70mm

    Handlebar

    6061 riser, ¯31.8mm, 20mm rise, 6¡ sweep, 720mm wide

    Devox 6061 riser, ¯31.8mm, 15mm rise, 6¡ sweep, 720mm wide

    Devox 6061 riser, ¯31.8mm, 15mm rise, 6¡ sweep, 720mm wide

    Saddle

    Velo VL-1775

    Devox performance

    Devox performance

    Seatpost

    butted 6061, single bolt, 15mm offset, ¯27.2, XS/SM: 350mm, MD/LG/XL: 400mm

    Devox butted 6061, dual bolt, 15mm offset, ¯27.2, XS/SM: 350mm, MD/LG/XL: 400mm

    Devox butted 6061, dual bolt, 15mm offset, ¯27.2, XS/SM: 350mm, MD/LG/XL: 400mm

    Pedals

    Low-profile resin platform

    Low-profile nylon platform

    Low-profile nylon platform

    Grips

    Devox Pauley Grip

    Devox Pauley Grip

    Devox Pauley Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    MicroSHIFT Advent M619M, 8-speed

    MicroSHIFT Advent M6195M, 9-speed w/clutch

    SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed

    Crank

    SunRace 32T, XS/SM: 170mm, MD/LG/XL: 175mm

    SR Suntour Veron, 32T, XS/SM: 170mm, MD/LG/XL: 175mm

    SRAM SX Eagle, 32T, SM: 170mm, MD/LG/XL: 175mm

    Shifters

    MicroSHIFT, 1x8

    MicroSHIFT, 1x9

    SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12

    Cassette

    MicroSHIFT, 8-speed, 12-42T

    MicroSHIFT, 9-speed, 11-42T

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50

    Chain

    KMC Z8, 8-speed

    KMC e9S, 9-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    Primaero seat-tube mounted top guide

    Primaero seat-tube mounted top guide

    Primaero seat-tube mounted top guide

    Brakes

    Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Tektro M285 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Tektro

    Tektro

    Shimano

    Wheels
    Rims

    Double wall, tubeless compatible, 25mm inner width

    Double wall, tubeless compatible, 25mm inner width

    Double wall, tubeless compatible, 25mm inner width

    Spokes

    2.0mm stainless steel

    2.0mm stainless steel

    2.0mm stainless steel

    Front Hub

    100mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H

    100mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H

    100mm QR, Center Lock, 32H

    Rear Hub

    135mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H

    135mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H

    135mm QR, Center Lock, 32H

    Tires

    Kenda Kadre, 29 x 2.1"

    Schwalbe Smart Sam K-guard, 29 x 2.25"

    Schwalbe Rocket Ron TwinSkin, tubeless ready, 29 x 2.25"

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