Felt Nine Trail 2012
2012 Mountain
Estimate price |
699$
Weight | 14.67 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 XCR
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Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
15.5"
153cm - 167cm
17.5"
170cm - 184cm
19.5"
176cm - 189cm
21.5"
186cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FELT Nine alloy Trail series 29'er frame, butted 6061 aluminum: w/ hydroformed top tube, IS disc mounts, oversized integrated head tube for semi-integrated headset, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF11-XCR-MLO 29 100mm travel: 29'er fork, magnesium bottom case, mechanical lock out, 30mm bronze finished stanchions, post mount disc mount
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio: M410-SGS, long cage 8 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M310: top swing
Shift Levers
Shimano ST-M360 8 speed Rapid Fire shifter/brake lever
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG40 8-speed 11-32
Crank
SR Suntour CW10-XCT-V2-T302:-PBG crankset: w/ forged alloy arms 8-speed w/ interchangable 42X32X24T chainrings, lengths 15.5""= 170mm; 17.5/21.5""=175mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z72 8-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
VP 992-S Steel Cage w/ PP Body
Wheels
Front Hub
forged alloy 6-bolt disc mount: 32 hole, w/ alloy quick release
Rear Hub
forged alloy 6-bolt disc mount, 8/9 speed cassette: 32 hole, w/ alloy quick release lever
Rims
29'er doublewall aluminum For disc brake
Spokes
stainless 14g w/ brass nipples
Tires
Geax AKA 2.2 wire bead"" witrh Presta valve tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novella mechanical disc brake: 180mm front/ 160mm rear stainless steel rotors
Brake Levers
2 Finger w/ Shifter
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged design: 4-bolt handlebar clamp, 1-1/8"" threadless, for 31.8mm handlebar, 7 degree rise, w/ CP Cromo hardware Sizes; 15.5-17.5=90mm;19.5-21.5=110mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB XC riser bar: butted 6061 Aluminum, 8 degree bend, 4 degree up sweep 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: 15.5""""=640mm 17.5""-21.5""=660mm
Grips
Felt dual-density wing grips: Kraton rubber base, Pruven rubber center, Color matched
Headset
Semi-integrated 1-1/8"" Aheadset: Steel Cups, Caged Bearing, w/ Felt Tornado alloy top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt mountain design: low side profile look w/ comfort fit top, double-density base, satin steel rails
Seatpost
Felt alloy micro adjust: 6061 alloy, low-profile forged head & extruded rail clamps, sizes: 15.5""=30.9mm x 350mm , 17.5-21.5"" =30.9mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 645 mm | 660 mm | 674 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 584 mm | 604 mm | 619 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 445 mm | 495 mm | 545 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1076 mm | 1091 mm | 1106 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 734 mm | 764 mm | 799 mm | 833 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 153 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 196 cm |
About this model
Nine Trail completes 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 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Felt Nine Flow 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 599$. On the other hand, Felt Nine Team 2012, is the most expensive and costs 5999$.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Felt Nine Trail price was 699$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nine Trail price is 172.53% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
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.
Nine Trail weighs 14.67 kg (32.34 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 18.31% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt Nine Trail 2012 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCR fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of magnesium, but they are not so popular as steel or carbon forks.
Wheels size
The wheels on Nine Trail are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. 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 Trail is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Nine Trail comes in 4 sizes, that range from 153 cm – 196 cm (5.02 ft – 6.43 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.