Felt Nine 6 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,499$
Weight | 12.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Deore, Alivio -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper head tube, Kevlar chain watcher, replaceable derailleur hanger IS disc mounts, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, internal derailleur cable routing, Ø27.2mm seatpost, Ø34.9mm high clamp front derailleur mount
Suspension Fork
RockShox XC28, 100mm (XS 80mm) travel, alloy crown, magnesium lowers, 9mm QR, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio 3 x 9-speed Rapid Fire
Cassette
Sunrace 9-speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Alivio triple: XXS/XS - 170mm SM/MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed threaded
Chain
Sunrace
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
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 w/ aluminum nipples
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, 720mm width
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.42 integrated tapered Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 2 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum, 2-bolt micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø27.2 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø27.2 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 617 mm | 632 mm | 652 mm | 672 mm | 695 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 75 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Stack | 600 mm | 623 mm | 632 mm | 642 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 403 mm | 420 mm | 437 mm | 457 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 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1071 mm | 1091 mm | 1111 mm | 1134 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" |
Model Overview
Nine 6 completes the Felt Nine model. 66 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Nine bikes models from 2015, by clicking 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
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2015, its price was 1499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 27.08% lower 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). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Nine 6 weighs 12.8 kg (28.22 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 3.23% less than Nine 6.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt Nine 6 2015 bike is equipped with the RockShox fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy 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
The wheels on Nine 6 are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Nine 6 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, your safety is in good hands.