Felt NINE Solo 2010
2010 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,499$
Weight | 10.98 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
15.5"
153cm - 167cm
17.5"
170cm - 184cm
19.5"
176cm - 189cm
21.5"
186cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt 29er Specific Single Speed MTB frame; Custom Felt Eccentric machined BB with Eccentric; double butted 6061 tubes; integrated headset; disc specific, vertical dropouts
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba SL Dual Air 29 80mm Travel, Air Spring, Motion Control Damping, External Rebound, External Compression and Lock-out. Butted Aluminum Steerer, 45mm offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Felt 19 tooth chrome cassette sprocket
Crank
Truvativ Stylo SS 4-Arm Spider, 4mm 7050AL 32T Ring with cold formed teeth profiles incl. Chain guard. Polished Black arm with Black anodized rings. Lengths: 15.5=170mm; 17.5-19.5-21.5=175mm;
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Giga X Pipe XR, Super Oversized Heat Treated Cr-Mo Included w/Crank
Chain
KMC Z610HX 3/32 Single speed specific Silver Outer
Wheels
Front Hub
FELT Custom Disc brake hub, Hi-Flange 2 cartridge bearing design for 6-bolt rotor. Black anodized with Black ED Quick release. 214gms
Rear Hub
FELT Custom, Single Speed Specific Cassette Freehub, for Disc brake, 2 cartridge bearing design for 6-bolt rotor. Black anodized with Quick release 470gms
Rims
WTB LaserDisc Trail 29er 700c x 26mm x 32hole, Single eyelets, Presta valve, Black Anodized (With graphics)
Spokes
Black Stainless 14G/15G double butted with Blk Brass Nipples
Tires
WTB Vulpine, 60 tpi case with Folding bead, 29 x 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Stroker Trail, Rotors: 180mm Front; 160mm Rear
Brake Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail
Cockpit
Stem
FELT RXC STEM Oversized 6061 Alloy, 3D Cold-Forged + CNC,1-1/8 Threadless 4-Bolt, 5 Degree Rise. 31.8mm Bar Bore CP Hardware. Extensions: 15.5=90mm; 17.5=100mm; 19.5/21.5=110mm
Handlebar
FELT RXC Riser Handlebar Butted Oversize 6061 Aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 25mm Rise, 8 degree bend with 4 degree sweep, Width: 640mm
Grips
Felt Dual-Density Extra-Soft & Sticky (Recipe #25)center with Hard Outer Durometer, 130mm Length, 30mm OD, Grey outer/Blk grip section
Headset
Integrated 1-1/8 Aheadset--Cane Creek Type 45 Degree Sealed Cartridge Bearing, with Alloy Laser Top Cap, Custom Curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm Straight Washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt RXC Lite, Super Low Side Profile Look with Medium/Flat Top, Superlight Foam, Double-Density Base, Silver Tubular Cr-Mo Rails
Seatpost
Felt Two-Bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 30.9mm x 350mm, 300g
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 645 mm | 660 mm | 674 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 582 mm | 590 mm | 598 mm | 616 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 336 mm | 387 mm | 437 mm | 487 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1086 mm | 1101 mm | 1116 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 744 mm | 774 mm | 809 mm | 843 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 153 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 196 cm |
About this model
NINE Solo is a Felt Nine model. Felt launched 66 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2010 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt NINE Comp 2010 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1199$. Felt NINE Team 2010 on the other hand costs 4999$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Felt released this model in 2010, its price was 1499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that NINE Solo price is 27.08% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 10.98 kg (24.21 lbs), Felt bike is considerably lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 12.93% more than NINE Solo.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox Reba is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 80mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The wheels on NINE Solo 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, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
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!
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 153 cm – 196 cm (5.02 ft – 6.43 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.