Felt Nine 5 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,999$
Weight | 12.3 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 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
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 XC32 Solo Air, 100mm (XS 80mm) t travel, PopLoc remote lockout, adjustable rebound, aluminum steerer tube, magnesium lowers, 9mm QR, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore high clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 2 x 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano 10-speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Deore double: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed threaded
Chain
Shimano
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 32H, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum, Center Lock disc mount, 32H, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
WTB SX i23, 29" double-wall aluminum w/ eyelets
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel w/ aluminum nipples
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob folding, 29" x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brake w/ Center Lock 180mm rotor Rear Brake: Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brake w/ Center Lock 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano M355 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 double-butted 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep, 720mm width
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, Lock-On
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" |
About this model
Nine 5 belongs to the 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
The most economical model, the Felt Nine 80 2015 has a starting price of 619$. Felt Nine 1 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4999$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 1999$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nine 5 price is 4.93% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 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.
Felt Nine 5 it’s weighing 12.3 kg (27.12 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 0.81% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Nine 5 components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. 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 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
As for the wheels, Felt Nine 5 2015, has a 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, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Nine 5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.