Felt Doctrine 3 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,999$
Weight | 11.02 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, UHC Advanced carbon fiber, MMC with InsideOut construction, full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper head tube, Kevlar chain watcher, replaceable derailleur hanger, flat mount disc mounts, BB92, 12 x 148mm Syntace style thru axle, internal derailleur cable routing
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29 Solo Air, 100mm travel, OneLoc remote, 15 x 110mm Boost thru axle
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 1x12
Cassette
SRAM GX, 12-speed, 10-50T
Crank
SRAM Stylo 6K, 34T, XS/SM: 170mm --- MD/LG/XL: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Powerspline
Chain
SRAM GX, 12-speed
Chain Guide
One Up S3, Low direct top guide
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
15 x 110mm Boost thru axle, Center Lock
Rear Hub
XD driver, 12 x 148mm Boost thru axle, Center Lock, 32H
Rims
Alex MD25, tubeless ready, 24mm inner width
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Maxxis Ikon, folding, EXO/TR, tubeless ready, 29 x 2.2"
Brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano
Cockpit
Stem
Devox, ±7° rise, Ø31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS: 70mm --- SM/MD: 80mm --- LG: 90mm --- XL: 100mm
Handlebar
Devox 6061 butted riser, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
Devox Pauley Grip
Headset
FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing, No.42ACB-A, 1.125" - 1.5"
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa RS, T2.0 rails
Seatpost
Prologo Kappa RS, T2.0 rails Devox butted 6061, dual bolt, 15mm offset, Ø27.2, XS/SM: 350mm --- MD/LG/XL: 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 644 mm | 665 mm | 688 mm | 710 mm | 733 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 174 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 605 mm | 614 mm | 624 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 397 mm | 416 mm | 435 mm | 455 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 584 mm | 584 mm | 628 mm | 650 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 360 mm | 400 mm | 451 mm | 502 mm | 554 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1078 mm | 1103 mm | 1126 mm | 1149 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 677 mm | 708 mm | 751 mm | 793 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Doctrine 3 is a Felt Doctrine model. Felt released 13 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Doctrine bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Felt DOCTRINE 5 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1999$. On the other hand, Felt Doctrine 1 2018, is the most expensive and costs 4999$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2018, its price was 2999$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Doctrine 3 price is 57.43% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 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 Doctrine 3 it’s weighing 11.02 kg (24.29 lbs). At this weight, is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 12.52% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt Doctrine 3 2018 bike is equipped with the RockShox Reba fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Doctrine 3 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.