Felt Nine 3 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,699$
Weight | 11.7 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 Recon Gold RL
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Nine Series XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, InsideOut internally optimized molding process, Modular Monocoque Construction (MMC), full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper head tube, Kevlar chain watcher, replaceable derailleur hanger, internal derailleur cable routing w/IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø27.2mm seatpost, 34.9mm high clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold, Solo Air, 100mm travel, PushLoc remote lockout, adjustable rebound, tapered aluminum steerer, magnesium lowers, 15mm Maxle, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT 10-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore high clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull 2 x 10-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore Rapid-Fire 2 x 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano 10-speed 11-34T
Crank
Shimano Deore 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
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 15mm axle
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore 10-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
WTB Speed Disc i23 29" double wall aluminum w/ eyelets
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0/1.8mm double-butted w/ aluminum nipples
Tires
Continental X-King SL folding, 29 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Magura MT2 hydraulic disc w/ 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Magura MT2
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB flat top double-butted 6061 aluminum, 5mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, Lock-On
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
Felt MTB performance w/ Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum, 2 bolt micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø 30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø 30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 617 mm | 632 mm | 652 mm | 672 mm | 695 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 75 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Stack | 600 mm | 623 mm | 632 mm | 642 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 403 mm | 420 mm | 437 mm | 457 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 592 mm | 612 mm | 632 mm | 652 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1071 mm | 1091 mm | 1111 mm | 1134 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 686 mm | 721 mm | 767 mm | 801 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Nine 3 belongs to the Felt Nine model. Felt released 66 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Felt Nine 80 2014 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 599$. Felt Nine 1 2014 on the other hand costs 4499$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2014, its price was 2699$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 41.68% more expensive.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average 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.
With a weight of 11.7 kg (25.79 lbs), Felt bike is a bit lighter than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 5.98% higher than this one.
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.
Nine 3 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Gold RL model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The wheels on Nine 3 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
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, these are ideal for anyone.