Felt Nine 80 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
619$
Weight | 14.5 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 SunTour XCT
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Groupset X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform, semi-integrated 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
Suntour XCT, 100mm travel, 1-1/8" steerer tube, forged 6061 crown, 28mm stanchion, aluminum lowers, coil spring + MCU, w/ preload adjust
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4, medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus low clamp Ø34.9mm, bottom pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X4 3 x 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed 11-34T
Crank
Suntour XCT triple w/ forged aluminum arms: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper axle
Chain
Sunrace
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
Low-profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 9mm QR axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum, 6-bolt disc mount, 32H, 135 x 10mm QR axle
Rims
Aluminum double-wall i23, 29"
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob Kevlar Guard, 29" x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ 180mm rotor Rear Brake: Tektro Novella mechanical disc w/ 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro MTB
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ black Cr-Mo bolts: XS - 70mm SM - 80mm MD - 80mm LG - 90mm XL - 100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep, 680mm width
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.10 semi-integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 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 - Ø30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø30.9 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" |
Model Overview
Nine 80 is part of the Felt Nine model. Felt released 66 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt Nine 80 2015 has a starting price of 619$. Felt Nine 1 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4999$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 619$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nine 80 price is 207.75% lower than the average cost of a 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.
Nine 80 weighs 14.5 kg (31.97 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 16.94% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Nine 80 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Nine 80 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. 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 80 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.