Felt Edict Nine 50 2013
2013 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,899$
Weight | 13.75 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 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 aluminum XC series Double Butted 7005 series aluminum, 100mm travel suspension frame: Hydroform tubeset, ControlTaper integrated head tube, Hi clearance forged aluminum seat and chainstay yokes, IS disc mount, replacable derailleur hanger , standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm old, 90.9mm seatpost size, 35mm front derailleur clamp.
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold 29 15 TK solo air 100mm travel w/ turnkey lockout all travel solo air, adjustable air pressure via single schrader valve. adjustable rebound, magnesium lowers, tapered aluminum steerer, 15mm Maxle light dropouts, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R: solo air spring, hydraulic damping w/ IFP and rebound adjustment, w/custom valving
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M593 Shadow, long cage 10 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M591-10: down swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SL-M591 10 speed Rapid Fire
Cassette
Shimano HG-62 10 Speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Deore FC-M590 10 speed Hollowtech II 42X32X24T chainrings, lengths: XS/S-170mm, M/XL-175mm
Bottom Bracket
w/ crankset
Chain
Shimano HG-54 10 Speed
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
Shimano FH-M525 6-bolt disc mount, 8/9 speed cassette 32 hole, w/ Shimano quick release lever
Rims
WTB Speed disc I23 29 doublewall, 32 hole w/ single eyelets
Spokes
stainless 14g w/ alloy nipples
Tires
WTB Prowler 29 x 2.1 folding Aramid bead: w/ Presta valve tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BR-M596 hydraulic disc brake 180mm rotor front/ 160mm rear 6 bolt rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore BL-M596 2 finger lever
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged design: 4-bolt handlebar clamp, 1-1/8" threadless, for 31.8mm handlebar, 7 degree rise, w/ CP Cromo hardware, Sizes; XS-80mm, S/M-90mm, L-100mm,XL-110mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB XC riser bar: double butted 6061 Aluminum 25mm rise, 9 degree bend, 5 degree up sweep 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: XS-640mm, S/M-680mm, L/XL-700mm
Grips
Felt dual-density wing grips Kraton rubber base, Pruven rubber center, Color matched
Headset
Semi-Integrated 1-1/8"/1.5" Aheadset for tapered Head tube: Steel cups, caged bearings, w/ Felt Tornado alloy top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt mountain design low profile look w/ comfort fit top, double-density base, hollow Cromo 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 | 1.532 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 |
| 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 50 belongs to the Felt Edict model. Felt launched 52 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2013 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Edict Nine 60 2013 has a starting price of 2069$. Felt Edict LTD 2013 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9999$.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2013 and its price was 2899$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Edict Nine 50 price is 52.18% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
With a weight of 13.75 kg (30.31 lbs), Felt bike is considerably heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 10.89% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Edict Nine 50 components
Fork
The Edict Nine 50 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, 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 R: solo air spring model, with a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Edict Nine 50 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, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt Edict Nine 50 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Edict Nine 50 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.