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    Nine Elite2012 Felt
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    MSRP
    $2,799
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.4 lbs
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Avid Hydraulic Disc
    		X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
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    Summary
    		The Felt Nine Elite is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nine Elite
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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)

    31 mph

    Nine Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Nine Elite2012 Felt
    Frame

    Felt Nine carbon XC series 29'er frame, UHC Performance carbon fiber: modular monocoque construction 1 piece full carbon dropouts, hi clearance seat and chainstay yokes. ""dingle guard"" replaceable kevlar. down tube protector, bolt on kevlar chain watcher. integrated headset, IS disc mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL 29 80mm travel: all travel adjust, butted aluminum steerer tube, 32mm 7000 aluminum stanchions, magnesium lower, dual air spring, w/ external rebound adjust, post style disc mount

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    w/ crankset

    Headset

    Fully Integrated 1-1/8"" Aheadset: Cane Creek sealed cartridge bearing, w/ Felt Tornado alloy top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers

    Stem

    Felt MTB 3D-forged design: 4-bolt handlebar clamp, 1-1/8"" threadless, for 31.8mm handlebar, 7 degree rise, w/ CP Cromo hardware Sizes; 16.5=90mm, 18.5""=100mm, 20.5""=110mm

    Handlebar

    Felt MTB XC 25mm riser bar: butted 6061 Aluminum, 8 degree bend, 4 degree up sweep 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: 16.5""""=660mm 18.5""-20.5""=680mm

    Saddle

    Felt performance mountain design: low side profile look w/ fit top, double-density base, Cromo rails

    Seatpost

    Felt 6061 alloy post twin clamp micro adjust: 6061 alloy, low-profile forged head & extruded rail clamps, 30.9 x 350mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Grips

    Felt XC Trail single clamp lock-on wing grips: w/ alloy bolt, nylon base, pruven rubber grip, color matched

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-9 10 speed w/ carbon Cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X-7 10 speed: high clamp

    Crank

    SRAM X-7 2 x 10 GXP 10 speed: alloy arms, 39x26T chainrings Sizes; Lengths: 16.5""=170mm; 18.5-20.5""=175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X-7 10 speed triggers

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1050 10 speed 11-36T

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1031 for 10-speed

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    Brakes

    Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brake: w/180mm front/160mm rear rotors

    Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Avid Elixir 5

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB Speed disc All Mtn doublewall aluminum: with single eyelets

    Spokes

    stainless double butted 14g/15g w/ alloy nipples

    Front Hub

    SRAM Mountain MTH 406 6 bolt disc mount: 32 hole, w/ SRAM quick release lever

    Rear Hub

    SRAM Mountain MTH 406 6-bolt disc mount, 8/9 speed cassette: 32 hole, w/ SRAM quick release lever

    Tires

    WTB Prowler 29 x 2.1 folding Aramid bead: w/ Presta valve tubes

    Accessories
    Fenders

    n/a

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