Felt COMPULSION 3 2010
2010 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,899$
Weight | 14.88 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Marzocchi -
Groupset Deore -
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 aggressive trail/all mountain full suspension frame with 150mm travel; 7005 double-butted aluminum with hydroform top tube & aluminum rear triangle; RockShox Ario 2.1 shock, compatible with Felt ISCG mount
Suspension Fork
MARZOCCHI XC 44 RLO140mm Lock LO AIR PL Lock OutFix Rebound Air Preload 32 MM XC casting , Post style disc mount.
Rear Shock
RockShox Ario 2.1 Shock with High volume can. Inc. Rebound adjust
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Deore RD-M592 SGS Shadow Rear derailleur
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M591
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SL-M590 Rapidfire Plus 27-Speed
Cassette
SRAM PC-950(9-Speed) 11-32T
Crank
Shimano Deore FC-M590 2 piece crankset 44/32/22T, Galaxy Black Lengths:15.5=170mm; 17.5-21.5=175mm
Bottom Bracket
Included with Crankset
Chain
SRAM PC-951 (9-Speed)
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-RM65 w/CenterLock, 32H, with Quick Release (Poss change to match brakes)
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-RM65 8/9 Speed Cassette w/CenterLock, 32H, with Quick Release
Rims
WTB SPEEDDISC All Mountain Disc Doublewall Aluminum, 26 x 1.5 x 32H, 26mm Width, Safety seal bead, PRESTA Valve, Black Anodized, with Single Eyelets, 505 Grams, with WTB Decal
Spokes
Stainless 14G, Brass Nipples
Tires
Felt XAM Mountain tire, Aggressive ALL Mountain High Void tread design, XXX Traction Compound, 60 tpi case with Folding bead, 26 x 2.3
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO BR-M486 HYDRAULIC Twin Piston Caliper design Organic pads, Rotors: 180mm Front; 160mm Rear
Brake Levers
Shimano Hydraulic BL-M486
Cockpit
Stem
FELT All Mountain stem, 3D Forged Alloy, 4-bolt design, 31.8 Bar Bore. Sizes 15.5-17.5=80mm, 19.5=90mm, 21.5=100mm
Handlebar
FELT XAM All Mountain Handlebar Butted Oversize 6061 Aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 25mm Rise, 8 degree bend with 4 degree sweep, Width: 680mm
Grips
Felt AM Grip Custom LOCK-ON Design with Alloy Ends Single-Density Extra-Soft & Sticky (Recipe #25) Durometer, 130mm Length, 30mm OD
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 XAM SADDLE Wide Nose, Broad flat rear with soft tissue relief channel. Rear Jewel Safe crush zone, Kevlar protected edges, Stitch free top, smooth leg chafe protection. 7mm Rails
Seatpost
Felt Alloy All Mountain Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 6061 Low-Profile Forged Head & Extruded Rail Clamps, 30.9x400mm (CEN)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 325 mm | 325 mm | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| Front Center | 674 mm | 700 | 724 mm | 750 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 549.9 mm | 557.3 mm | 595.5 mm | 618.8 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 423.2 mm | 443.2 mm | 493.2 mm | 543.2 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 mm | 1136 mm | 1160 mm | 1186 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Standover Height | 732 mm | 749 mm | 757 mm | 796 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 |
Model Overview
COMPULSION 3 is part of the Felt Compulsion model. Felt launched 30 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2010 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt COMPULSION 3 2010 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1899$. Felt COMPULSION 1 2010 on the other hand costs 4299$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Enduro bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Enduro bike that is reliable is 3599$. However, you could also get a good Enduro bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2010 for 1899$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 89.52% lower.
Enduro bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro bike is 14.27 kg (31.46 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 14.88 kg (32.8 lbs), Felt bike is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 4.27% heavier than the average Enduro bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt COMPULSION 3 2010 bike is equipped with the Marzocchi fork, and has mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Ario 2.1 Shock with High volume can. Inc. Rebound adjust, with a travel distance of 150mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the COMPULSION 3 model has 26″ aluminum wheels. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The COMPULSION 3 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
COMPULSION 3 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.