Felt Nine 70 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
749$
Weight | 14.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM HLO
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Groupset Alivio, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform, semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, Ø34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM HLO, 100mm travel 1-1/8" steerer tube, forged 6061 crown, hydraulic lockout, 30mm stanchion, aluminum lowers, double coil spring + MCU, w/ preload adjust
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera Rapid-Fire 3 x 9-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 9-speed 11-36 T
Crank
Suntour XCM triple w/ forged aluminum arms: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle
Chain
Sunrace
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low-profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double-wall i23, 29"
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob Kevlar Guard, 29" x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc w/ 180mm rotor Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc w/ 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brake
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ black Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM - 80mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep, 680mm width
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.10 semi-integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 2 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt MTB performance
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 618 mm | 638 mm | 658 mm | 678 mm | 698 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 621 mm | 630 mm | 639 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 391 mm | 404 mm | 421 mm | 438 mm | 455 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 592 mm | 612 mm | 632 mm | 652 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1082 mm | 1102 mm | 1122 mm | 1143 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 686 mm | 721 mm | 767 mm | 801 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Nine 70 is a Felt Nine model. 66 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Nine bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Felt Nine 80 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 619$. Felt Nine 1 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 4999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 749$. In conclusion, this bike price is 154.34% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Felt Nine 70 it’s weighing 14.4 kg (31.75 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 16.13% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM HLO model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Nine 70 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Nine 70 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.