Felt VIRTUE 1 2010
2010 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,299$
Weight | 11.57 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork Fox Float 32
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
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 Equilink XC-trail full suspension; 7005 double-butted aluminum with hydroform top tube & carbon fiber rear triangle; 130mm travel with Fox Float RP23
Suspension Fork
FOX 32 RLC 120mm Lever actuated lockout, Compression adjust and ReboundPost style disc brake mounting; 3.3lbs
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23 Pro Pedal 3-Position Lever, Rebound Adjust, With Custom Valving,
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SHADOW RD-M772 Top-Normal Version
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT FD-M771 Bottom pull, Bottom swing
Shift Levers
Shimano XT SL-M770 Rapid Fire Shifter, with Push-Pull Release Lever, 27-Speed
Cassette
Shimano XT, 9-Speed Cassette, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano Deore XT FC-M770 Composite middle ring, Hollowtech II 44/32/22T, Lengths:15.5=170mm; 17.5-21.5=175mm
Bottom Bracket
Included with Crankset
Chain
Shimano HG-73
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Wheelset
Rear Hub
Wheelset
Rims
Shimano Deore XT HB-M775 Wheelset, 21mm wide rim with Straight pull butted spokes, Center lock Type Rotor Mount, 32H, with Quick Releases
Spokes
Wheelset
Tires
Felt Devox RXC Race XC Mountain tire, Aggressive Multi trail, High Void tread design, XXX Traction Compound, 120 tpi case with Folding Tubeless ready bead, 26 x 2.1, Presta valve Inner Tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT BR-775 one piece caliper, Hydraulic, Rotors: Composite rotors - 180mm Front; 160mm Rear
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore XT BL-775 Free stroke adjustment, Servo Wave pivot system
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=110mm; 21.5=120mm
Handlebar
FELT RXC Riser Handlebar Butted Oversize 6061 Aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 25mm Rise, 8 degree bend with 4 degree sweep, Width: 680mm
Grips
Felt Dual-Density Extra-Soft & Sticky center with Hard Outer(Recipe #25) 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 6061 Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 30.9x400mm, 300g
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 652 mm | 678 mm | 702 mm | 716 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 550.5 mm | 573.4 mm | 591.3 mm | 614.9 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 423.2 mm | 443.2 mm | 493.1 mm | 543.2 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 mm | 1112 mm | 1136 mm | 1162 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Standover Height | 699 mm | 709 mm | 753 mm | 794 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
VIRTUE 1 completes the Felt Virtue model. Felt released 35 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2010 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt VIRTUE 3 2010 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1799$. On the other hand, Felt VIRTUE 1 2010, is the most expensive and costs 4299$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4299$. In conclusion, this bike price is 55.65% higher than the price of the average Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 11.57 kg (25.51 lbs), the VIRTUE 1 model is considerably lighter than average. In other words, this model is 12.19% lighter than the average Trail bike.
VIRTUE 1 components
Fork
The VIRTUE 1 comes factory-installed with the Fox Float 32 fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Felt VIRTUE 1 bike has the Fox Float RP23 Pro Pedal 3-Position Lever model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the VIRTUE 1 bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The VIRTUE 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Felt VIRTUE 1 bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.