Felt NINE 5 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,999$
Weight | 12.23 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 Silver RL
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, full carbon dropouts, ControlTaper head tube, Kevlar chain watcher, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, internal derailleur
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon Silver Solo Air, tapered steerer, Poploc remote, 100mm
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 10-speed Shadow, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, high clamp 34.9, dual pull, down swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 2x10
Cassette
Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Deore 2x10 XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano 73mm
Chain
Shimano HG54
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt, QRx100
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt, QRx135
Rims
Aluminum double wall, 19mm inside
Spokes
2.0mm stainless
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob Kevlarguard, folding, 29 x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Shimano M355, 180mm rotor/Rear Brake: Shimano M355, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano M355,
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ black Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM/MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB 6061 butted riser , Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep (720mm)
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA NO.42/47/ACB w/4mm custom cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race - Cr-mo rails
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061, dual-bolt w/ forged head, micro-adjust, 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 | 1.56 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.43 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 | 74 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 600 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 641 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 402 mm | 419 mm | 436 mm | 456 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" |
About this model
NINE 5 is part of the Felt Nine model. There are 66 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Felt NINE 80 2017 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 599$. Felt NINE 1 2017 on the other hand costs 4999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Felt NINE 5 price was 1999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 4.93% higher than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 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.
With a weight of 12.23 kg (26.96 lbs), Felt bike is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 1.39% lighter than the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
NINE 5 components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL 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. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the NINE 5 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt NINE 5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.