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Felt DISPATCH 9/70 2019

2019 Mountain
Estimate price | 799$
Weight | 14.87 kg
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Felt Dispatch 970 2019

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 29"
  • Travel Front 100mm
  • Fork SunTour XCM HLO
  • Groupset Acera, Deore
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Drivetrain 2 × 9
  • Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Felt XC, F-Lite aluminum, hydroform, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, 73mm threaded BB, 135mm OLD

Suspension Fork

SR/Suntour XCM-HLO, 100mm travel, preload, hydraulic lockout

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera M3000 9-speed Shadow, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore M618, dual pull, down swing, 31.8 clamp

Shift Levers

Shimano Acera M3000, 2x9

Cassette

Shimano HG200, 9-speed, 11-36T

Crank

Shimano Altus MT210, 36/22T, XS/SM: 170mm, MD/LG/XL: 175mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano sealed cartridge, BSA threaded, square taper axle, 73mm

Chain

Shimano HG93, 9-speed

Pedals

Low-profile nylon platform

Wheels

Front Hub

100mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H

Rear Hub

135mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H

Rims

Double wall, tubeless compatible, 24mm inner width

Spokes

2.0mm stainless steel

Tires

Maxxis Ardent, 29 x 2.25"

Brakes

Brakes

Tektro M285 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Brake Levers

Tektro

Cockpit

Stem

Devox, ±7° rise, Ø31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS: 50mm, S/M: 60mm, L/XL: 70mm

Handlebar

Devox 6061 riser, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise, 6° sweep, 720mm wide

Grips

Devox Pauley Grip

Headset

FSA semi-integrated, No.10, 1.125"

Seat

Saddle

Devox performance

Seatpost

Devox butted 6061, dual bolt, 15mm offset, Ø27.2, XS/SM: 350mm, MD/LG/XL: 400mm

Model Overview

DISPATCH 9/70 is a Felt Dispatch model. Felt released 17 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.

Model range prices

Felt DISPATCH 9/90 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 579$. Felt DISPATCH 7/60 2019 on the other hand costs 1049$, and is the most expensive model.

Safety

Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.

Crosscountry bikes average price

If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.

At the moment of the release date, Felt DISPATCH 9/70 price was 799$. In conclusion, this bike price is 138.42% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.

Average weight for Crosscountry bikes

If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 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.

Felt DISPATCH 9/70 it’s weighing 14.87 kg (32.78 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 19.92% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.

DISPATCH 9/70 components

Fork

This bike has the SunTour XCM HLO fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.

Wheels size

The DISPATCH 9/70 2019 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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

We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The DISPATCH 9/70 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.

Sizes

This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.