Felt Edict Nine LTD 2013
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Travel Rear 100mm
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Groupset XTR
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 2 × 10
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Edict Nine Carbon XC series UHC Ultimate plus Nano carbon fiber, 100mm travel suspension frame: featuring Felt Active Stay Technology (FAST) suspension, Insideout internally optimized molding process, Dynamic monocoque construction, 1 piece full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper integrated head tube, Hi clearance seat and chainstay yokes, replaceable rubber down tube protector. bolt on kevlar chain watcher. IS disc mount, replacable derailleur hanger , standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm old, 30.9mm seatpost size, 35mm front derailleur clamp.
Suspension Fork
32 Float 29 CTD FIT Taper, 15QR 100mm travel w/ Kashima Coat: 1 1/8th - 1.5" tapered alloy steerer tube, Fit damper with CTD Trail adjust and adjustable rebound, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
Fox Float CTD BV w/ Kashima Coat: Pro Pedal 3-Position Lever, Rebound Adjust, With Custom Valving,
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR RD-M980-SGS
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR FD-M981
Shift Levers
Shimano XTR SL-M980 10 speed shifters
Cassette
Shimano CS-M980 10 speed 11-36
Crank
Shimano XTR FC-M985 Double 38/24T: 10 speed rings, sizes; Lengths: S=170mm; M/L/XL=175mm
Bottom Bracket
w/ crankset
Chain
Shimano XTR CN-M980 Super-Narrow for 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
w/ wheelset
Rear Hub
w/ wheelset
Rims
Reynolds Carbon 29'er disc wheel set: 20mm deep tubeless compatible carbon rim, 15mm thru front hub, std 135mm rear 6-bolts hubs, 24 h with DT Revolution spokes and alloy nipples
Spokes
w/ wheelset
Tires
Kenda 24/7 Tubeless ready tires 29 x 2.1 folding kevlar bead: w/ Presta valve tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR BR-M988 Trail hydraulic disc brake featuring Ice tech: 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano XTR BL-M988 Trail Disc Brake 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 " Flat-top" riser bar: UHC Performance carbon fiber, 5mm rise, 9 degree bend, 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: XS/M-680mm, L/XL-700mm
Grips
Felt XC Trail Single alloy clamp Lock-On wing grips
Headset
Fully Integrated 1-1/8"/1.5" Aheadset for tapered Head tube: Cane Creek sealed cartridge bearing, w/ Felt Tornado alloy top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Nago evo X10 team issue w/ carbon fiber rails: Ultralight race design, edge protection and slide control
Seatpost
Felt alloy 2-bolt micro adjust UHC Performance shaft, low-profile forged head & forged rail clamps, Sizes: S-30.9mm x 350mm, M/L/XL -30.9mm x 400mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| 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 |
About this model
Edict Nine LTD completes the Felt Edict model. Felt launched 52 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Edict bikes models from 2013, here.
Model range prices
Felt Edict Nine 60 2013 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2069$. Felt Edict LTD 2013 on the other hand costs 9999$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Felt released this model in 2013, its price was 9299$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 388.14% higher.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
considerably lighter than average, Edict Nine LTD has a weight of 10.93 kg (24.1 lbs). In other words, this model is 13.45% lighter than 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.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Float CTD BV w/ Kashima rear shock model, which has a travel of 100mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The wheels on Edict Nine LTD are the 29″ carbon type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 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.
