Felt Virtue 1 2009
2009 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,399$
Weight | 11.79 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Revelation RC
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Equilink "Trail" Full Suspension, 7005 Double-Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT & Carbon Fiber Sub-Frame, 130mm Travel 45mm Integrated Head Tube, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc-Brake Specific
Suspension Fork
Felt Equilink "Trail" Full Suspension, 7005 Double-Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform Top and Down tube, Carbon Fiber Rear Triangle, 130mm Travel; Fox Float RP23 Rear Shock Felt; RockShox Revelation 409 U-Turn Air 130mm travel Suspension Fork
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23 Air 7.5 x 2.0, Pro Pedal 3-Position Lever, Rebound Adjust, With Custom Valving, 213 Grams
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT "SHADOW" RD-M772 Top-Normal Version
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT FD-M770 Bottom pull, Bottom swing
Shift Levers
Shimano XT SL-M770 Rapid Fire Shifter, with Push-Pull Release Lever, 27-Speed
Cassette
Shimano XT, 9-Speed Cassette, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano Deore XT FC-M770 Composite middle ring, Hollowtech II 44/32/22T, Lengths:15.5=170mm; 17.5-21.5=175mm
Bottom Bracket
Included with Crankset
Chain
SRAM PC-951 (9-Speed)
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
Shimano Deore XT HB-M775 Wheelset, 21mm wide rim with Straight pull butted spokes, Center lock Type Rotor Mount, 32H, with Quick Releases
Spokes
Wheelset
Tires
Felt Devox TAR Mountain tire, Aggressive Multi trail, High Void tread design, XXX Traction Compound, 60 tpi case with Folding Tubeless ready bead, 26 x 2.1, Presta valve Inner Tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT BR-775 one piece caliper, Hydraulic, Rotors: Composite rotors - 180mm Front; 160mm Rear
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore XT BL-775 Free stroke adjustment, Servo Wave pivot system
Cockpit
Stem
FELT RXC STEM Oversized 6061 Alloy, 3D Cold-Forged + CNC,1-1/8" Threadless 4-Bolt, 5 Degree Rise. 31.8mm Bar Bore CP Hardware. Extensions: 15.5=90mm; 17.5=100mm; 19.5=110mm; 21.5=120mm
Handlebar
FELT RXC Riser Handlebar Butted Oversize 6061 Aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 25mm Rise, 8 degree bend with 4 degree sweep, Width: 680mm
Grips
Felt Dual-Density Extra-Soft & Sticky center with Hard Outer(Recipe #25) Durometer, 130mm Length, 30mm OD, Grey outer/Blk grip section
Headset
Integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset--Cane Creek Type 45 Degree Sealed Cartridge Bearing, with Alloy Laser Top Cap, Custom Curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm Straight Washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt RXC Lite, Super Low Side Profile Look with Medium/Flat Top, Superlight Foam Double-Density Base, Silver Tubular Cr-Mo Rails
Seatpost
Felt Two-Bolt 6061 Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 30.9x350mm, 300g
About this model
Virtue 1 is a Felt Virtue model. 35 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Virtue bikes models from 2009, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Virtue 3 2009 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1899$. On the other hand, Felt Virtue 1 2009, is the most expensive and costs 4399$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4399$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 59.27% more expensive.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 11.79 kg (25.99 lbs), the Virtue 1 model is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 10.09% lighter than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Revelation RC fork installed. The fork’s travel is 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Rear Shock
The Virtue 1 has a rear shock with a travel of 130mm. The model Fox Float RP23 Air 7.5 x 2.0 is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Felt Virtue 1 2009, has a 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Virtue 1 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.