Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset XTR -
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 Edict Nine XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, 100mm travel, Felt Active Stay Technology (FAST) suspension, InsideOut internally optimized molding process, Dynamic Monocoque Construction (DMC), full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper integrated head tube, internal derailleur cable routing, IS disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 12x142mm rear w/ Syntace style QR, Ø30.9mm seatpost size, low direct mount front derailleur
Suspension Fork
RockShox Sid RL, 100mm travel, PushLoc remote lockout, adjustable rebound, tapered aluminum steerer, magnesium lowers, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT3 w/ custom tune, 165 x 38mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR Shadow Plus 10-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT low direct mount, bottom pull, 2 x 10-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Rapid-Fire 2 x 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano XT Hollowtech II 2 x 10-speed: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed threaded
Chain
Shimano 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT angular contact sealed bearing 15mm axle, for Center-Lock rotors
Rear Hub
Shimano XT angular contact sealed bearing 142 x 12mm axle, for Center-Lock rotors
Rims
Shimano XT tubeless compatible
Spokes
Shimano XT
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO tubeless ready folding 29 x 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT disc w/180mm composite Ice Tech Center-Lock rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: SM - 70mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB flat carbon, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
ESI Racers Edge, silicon
Headset
FSA No.42 integrated tapered Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 3 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Nago Evo X10 w/ ultralight shell & hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
Felt 2-bolt micro adjust UHC Performance carbon, low-profile forged head & rail clamps: XS/SM - Ø30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.532 mm | 1.475 mm | 1.424 mm | 1.416 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 655 mm | 680 mm | 702 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 76 mm | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 415 mm | 436 mm | 452 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 578 mm | 603 mm | 628 mm | 650 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 mm | 1103 mm | 1128 mm | 1150 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Standover Height | 700 | 705 mm | 725 mm | 763 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Edict Nine 1 is a Felt Edict model. Felt launched 52 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Edict bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Edict Nine 60 2014 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2099$. On the other hand, Felt Edict Nine FRD 2014, is the most expensive and costs 8999$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 188.66% more expensive than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Edict Nine 1 components
Fork
The RockShox SID is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a 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
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch RT3 w/ custom tune model, with a travel of 100mm. 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. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The Edict Nine 1 2014 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt Edict Nine 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Edict Nine 1 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.