Felt DOCTRINE 3 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,149$
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 Solo Air with Motion Control, 100mm travel, OneLoc remote, 15 x 110mm Boost thru axle
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
Front Derailleur
Direct mount (none included)
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 GXP BB92
Chain
SRAM GX, 12-speed
Chain Guide
One Up S3, Low direct top guide
Pedals
None included
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 compatible, 24mm inner width
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Maxxis Ikon, folding, EXO/TR, tubeless ready, 29 x 2.2"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore MT-500 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano
Cockpit
Stem
Devox, ±7° rise, Ø31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS/SM: 60mm, M/L: 70mm, XL: 90mm
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
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 | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 643 mm | 664 mm | 686 mm | 709 mm | 732 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 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 | 606 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 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 95 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1081 mm | 1103 mm | 1126 mm | 1149 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Standover Height | 677 mm | 708 mm | 751 mm | 793 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
DOCTRINE 3 is a Felt Doctrine model. Felt released 13 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Doctrine bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt DOCTRINE 5 NX EAGLE 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2099$. Felt DOCTRINE 1 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 5249$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3149$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that DOCTRINE 3 price is 65.3% more expensive.
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.
considerably lighter than average, DOCTRINE 3 has a weight of 11.02 kg (24.29 lbs). In other words, this model is 12.52% lighter than the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
DOCTRINE 3 components
Fork
The RockShox Reba is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the DOCTRINE 3 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The DOCTRINE 3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.