Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset SLX, Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Edict Nine XC, double-butted 7005 Series aluminum, 100mm travel suspension, Hydroform tubing, ControlTaper integrated head tube, high clearance forged aluminum seat and chainstay yokes, IS disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 12x142mm rear w/ Syntace style QR, Ø30.9mm seatpost size, Ø34.9mm high clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold, Solo Air, 100mm travel, PushLoc remote lockout, adjustable rebound, tapered aluminum steerer, magnesium lowers, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT w/ custom tune, 165 x 38mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus 10-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore high clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull, 2 x 10-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore Rapid-Fire 2 x 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano 10-speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano 2 x 10-speed Hollowtech II: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed threaded
Chain
Shimano 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6 bolt disc mount 32 hole, 15mm axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 10-speed, sealed bearing, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 142 x 12mm axle
Rims
WTB Speed Disc i23 29" double wall aluminum w/ eyelets
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0/1.8mm double-butted w/ aluminum nipples
Tires
WTB Prowler 60TPI folding, 29 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Avid DB-3 hydraulic disc w/ 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Avid DB-3
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: SM - 70mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB riser double-butted 6061 aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.42 integrated tapered Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 3 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt MTB performance w/ Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum w/ 2 bolt 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 | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.532 mm | 1.475 mm | 1.424 mm | 1.416 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 655 mm | 680 mm | 702 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 76 mm | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 415 mm | 436 mm | 452 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 578 mm | 603 mm | 628 mm | 650 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 mm | 1103 mm | 1128 mm | 1150 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Standover Height | 700 | 720 mm | 745 mm | 800 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Edict Nine 50 is part of the Felt Edict model. Felt launched 52 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Edict bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Edict Nine 60 2014 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2099$. On the other hand, Felt Edict Nine FRD 2014, is the most expensive and costs 8999$.
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 an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2014 for 2799$. In conclusion, this bike price is 46.93% more expensive than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt Edict Nine 50 2014 bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork, and has 100mm travel. 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
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Monarch RT w/ custom tune rear shock model, which has a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
The wheels on Edict Nine 50 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Edict Nine 50 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.