Felt NINE 60 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,099$
Weight | 13.47 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Groupset Deore, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform, ControlTaper head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 135mm OLD, Ø30.9mm seatpost, Ø34.9mm low clamp front derailleur
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox XC30, tapered steerer, 100mm
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 9-speed Shadow, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera, low clamp 34.9, dual pull, top swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera 3x9
Cassette
Sunrace CSM96, 9-speed, 11-36T
Crank
Suntour XCR XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Square taper
Chain
Sunrace M94
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low-profile nylon platform
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 2.1
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 riser, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 6° sweep x 9° bend (720mm)
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA NO.42ACB-A w/7.8mm custom cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Felt MTB performance
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061, dual-bolt micro-adjust 15mm offset, Ø30.9 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 | 1.54 mm | 1.53 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 | 80 mm | 80 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 620 mm | 630 mm | 639 mm | 648 mm |
| Reach | 390 mm | 404 mm | 420 mm | 437 mm | 454 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" |
Model Overview
NINE 60 is a Felt Nine model. Felt launched 66 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Nine bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt NINE 80 2017 has a starting price of 599$. Felt NINE 1 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4999$.
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 math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Felt NINE 60 price was 1099$. In conclusion, this bike price is 73.34% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
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.
Felt NINE 60 it’s weighing 13.47 kg (29.7 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 8.63% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Felt NINE 60 2017, has a 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt NINE 60 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.