Felt Compulsion LT 50 2013
2013 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,899$
Weight | 14.72 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 160mm -
Fork RockShox Domain
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Groupset X7, X5 -
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 Compulsion Equilink alloy All Mountain series, adjustable 150/160mm travel suspension frame: set at 160mm double butted/hydroformed 6061 alloy front and rear triangle, Equilink suspension technology, Controltaper semi-integrated head tube, intergrated ISCG mount, Hammerschmidt/adjustable seatpost cable guides, Hi clearance alloy seat and chainstay yokes, bolt on kevlar chain watcher. IS disc mount, replacable derailleur hanger. Felt/Shimano 142 x 12mm E-Thru dropouts w/ Shimano SM-AX75 QR axle
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Domain R coil 160 taper: 160mm travel, adjustable rebound, tapered alloy steerer tube, post style disc mounts.
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R HV : solo air spring, hydraulic damping w/ IFP and rebound adjustment, w/custom valving
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-7, long 7cage,10 Speed
Front Derailleur
SRAM X-5 10 Speed low clamp
Shift Levers
SRAM X-5 10 Speed trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-1030 10 speed 11-36t
Crank
SRAM X-5 10 Speed double w/ bashguard 2 Piece design w/ GXP bottom bracket 10S 38Tx24T alloy chainrings, lengths S= 170mm; M/XL=175mm
Bottom Bracket
w/ crankset
Chain
SRAM PC1031
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt Forged/CNC Alloy, 6 bolt disc mount 32 hole, for 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Felt forged alloy 12 x 142mm thru axle 6-bolt disc mount, 8/9 speed cassette: 32 hole, w/o quick release lever
Rims
WTB Speed disc I23 doublewall, 32 hole w/ single eyelets
Spokes
n/a
Tires
WTB Bronson Race 2.3 folding bead: w/presta valve tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake: w/200mm front/180mm rear rotors
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 1
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB All mountain stem 3D-forged design: 4-boltsplit handlebar clamp, 1-1/8" threadless, for 31.8mm handlebar, 7 degree rise, w/ stainless hardware, sizes S/M-60mm,L-70mm,XL-80mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB All mountain 25mm riser bar: butted 6061 Aluminum, 9 degree bend, 5 degree up sweep 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: S/M-680mm L/XL-720mm
Grips
Felt All Mountain double alloy clamp lock-on wing grips
Headset
Semi Integrated 1-1/8"/1.5" Aheadset for tapered Head tube: Cane Creek sealed cartridge bearing, w/ Carbon top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt All mountain design low profile saddle w/ satin steel rails
Seatpost
Felt alloy 2-bolt micro adjust butted 6061 alloy shaft, low-profile forged head & forged rail clamps, Sizes: S-30.9mm x 350mm, M/L/XL - 30.9mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.35 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.22 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 358 mm | 358 mm | 358 mm | 358 mm |
| Front Center | 696 mm | 722 mm | 746 mm | 772 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 98 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Stack | 550 mm | 560 mm | 569 mm | 578 mm |
| Reach | 408 mm | 431 mm | 451 mm | 473 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 573 mm | 597 mm | 620 mm | 645 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 mm | 1147 mm | 1171 mm | 1197 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -15 mm | -15 mm | -15 mm | -15 mm |
| Standover Height | 717 mm | 731 mm | 760 mm | 786 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
Compulsion LT 50 is a Felt Compulsion model. 30 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2013, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt Compulsion LT 50 2013 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2899$. Felt Compulsion LT 1 2013 is the most expensive one and costs 6199$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, you could also get a good Enduro bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Felt released this model in 2013, its price was 2899$. If we compare this with the average Enduro bike cost we notice that the price is 24.15% smaller.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
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.
Felt Compulsion LT 50 it’s weighing 14.72 kg (32.45 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 3.15% heavier than the average Enduro bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Domain fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream 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
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch R HV : solo air spring, with a travel distance of 160mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Felt Compulsion LT 50 2013, has a 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. 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 Compulsion LT 50 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
Compulsion LT 50 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.