Felt Nine 70 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
699$
Weight | 14.06 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 Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Nine Series XC, Dynaform butted 6061 aluminum, semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, 34.9mm 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 9-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull, 3 x 9-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera Rapid-Fire 3 x 9-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 9-speed 11-32T
Crank
Suntour XCM w/ forged aluminum arms, 3 x 9-speed: XS - 170mm SM/MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle
Chain
Sunrace 9-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 9-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double wall
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0mm w/ brass nipples
Tires
WTB Nano Comp, 29 x 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro MTB
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB riser 6061 aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 680mm wide
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.10 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 - Ø 30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø 30.9 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" |
Model Overview
Nine 70 is a Felt Nine model. Felt released 66 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2014 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Nine 80 2014 has a starting price of 599$. Felt Nine 1 2014 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4499$.
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 math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2014, its price was 699$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Nine 70 price is 172.53% smaller.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 14.06 kg (31 lbs), the Nine 70 model is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 13.39% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Nine 70 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM HLO model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. 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, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Nine 70 2014 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!