Felt Nine 60 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,049$
Weight | 13.56 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Deore, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Nine Series XC, hydroform double butted 6061 aluminum, machined chain stay yoke, ControlTaper integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, 34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
RockShox XC30, 100mm travel, tapered aluminum steerer tube, spring preload adjust, external rebound and turnkey lockout, adjustable rebound, magnesium lowers, 9mm QR, post style disc mount
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow 9-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull, 3 x 9-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera Rapid-Fire 3 x 9-speed
Cassette
SRAM 9-speed 11-34 T
Crank
Suntour XCR w/ forged aluminum arms, 3 x 9-speed: XS - 170mm SM/MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle
Chain
KMC 9-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 9-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 135 x 10mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double wall
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0mm w/ brass nipples
Tires
WTB Nano Race tire 60TPI folding, 29 x 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HDC hydraulic disc w/ 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro HDC
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 riser double-butted 6061 aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.42 integrated tapered Aheadset, custom cone spacer + 2 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Felt MTB performance
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum 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 | 1.54 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 618 mm | 638 mm | 658 mm | 678 mm | 698 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 621 mm | 630 mm | 639 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 391 mm | 404 mm | 421 mm | 438 mm | 455 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 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1082 mm | 1102 mm | 1122 mm | 1143 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 60 belongs to the Felt Nine model. Felt released 66 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Felt Nine bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Nine 80 2014 is the cheapest bike model and costs 599$. Felt Nine 1 2014 is the most expensive one and costs 4499$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
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$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1049$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nine 60 price is 81.6% smaller than the average cost of a 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). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Felt Nine 60 it’s weighing 13.56 kg (29.89 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 9.35% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The Nine 60 2014 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Nine 60 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.