Felt Virtue 1 2013
2013 Mountain
Estimate price |
6,199$
Weight | 12.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Revelation RC
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Virtue UHC Performance carbon Equilink series, adjustable 120/130mm travel suspension frame: set at 130mm Dynamic Monocoque carbon fiber front and rear triangle, Equilink suspension technology, Controltaper 1.125/1.5 integrated head tube, high clearance seat and chainstay yokes, replaceable rubber down tube protector. bolt on kevlar chain watcher. IS disc mount, replacable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, 135mm old, 90.9mm seatpost size, 35mm front derailleur clamp.
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Revelation RCT3 Solo Air 15 130mm travel: 15mm Maxle lite thru axle, tapered 1 1/8"- 1.5" Alloy steerer; adjustable rebound, low speed compression, 3 position compression (open/platform/lock) All travel, Solo air adjustable air pressure. adjustable rebound, magnesium lowers w/ post style disc mount
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT3 HV : adjustable Floodgate, inc. rebound adjuster , w/custom valving
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT RD-M786 Shadow Plus 10 speed: long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT FD-M786-10 10 speed: bottom swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore XT SL-M780-10 10 speed Rapid Fire
Cassette
Shimano CS-M771-10 10 speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano XT FC-M785 2x10: alloy arms, composite small ring 38x24T chainrings Sizes; Lengths: S-170mm; M/XL-175mm
Bottom Bracket
w/ crankset
Chain
Shimano CN-HG74 for 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
n/a
Rear Hub
n/a
Rims
Shimano Deore XT HB-M788 Trail wheelset: 24mm wide rim with straight pull butted spokes, Center lock type rotor mount, tubeless compatible, 15mm E-Thru front hub and std 135mm rear w/ Shimano quick release
Spokes
n/a
Tires
WTB Wolverine TCS 2.2 folding bead: w/presta valve tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT BR-M785 hydraulic disc brake w/ Icetech: w/180mm front/160mm rear rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore XT BL-M785
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; S-70mm M-80mm L-90mm XL-100mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB XC " Flat-top" UHC Performance carbon fiberiser bar: 5mm rise, 9 degree bend, 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: XS/M-680mm, L/XL-700mm
Grips
Felt XC Trail Single alloy clamp Lock-On wing grips
Headset
Fully Integrated 1-1/8"/1.5" Aheadset for tapered Head tube: Cane Creek sealed cartridge bearing, w/ Carbon top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers
Seat
Saddle
Felt All mountain design low profile saddle w/ CRN-N Ti rails
Seatpost
Crank Bros Kronolog 125mm adjustable height seatpost: handlebar mounted cable remote 30.9 x 385mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.35 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.25 mm | 1.22 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 353 mm | 353 mm | 353 mm | 353 mm |
| Front Center | 652 mm | 678 mm | 702 mm | 728 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Trail | 92 mm | 94 mm | 101 mm | 100 mm |
| Stack | 531 mm | 540 mm | 554 mm | 568 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm | 464 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 560 mm | 585 mm | 610 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 411 mm | 445 mm | 495 mm | 545 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 mm | 1095 mm | 1119 mm | 1145 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -10 mm | -10 mm | -10 mm | -10 mm |
| Standover Height | 687 mm | 697 mm | 741 mm | 782 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Virtue 1 is a Felt Virtue model. 35 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Felt Virtue bikes models from 2013, here.
Model range prices
Felt Virtue 50 2013 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2899$. On the other hand, Felt Virtue 1 2013, is the most expensive and costs 6199$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2013 for 6199$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 124.44% more expensive.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
With a weight of 12.5 kg (27.56 lbs), Felt bike is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 3.84% lighter than the average Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Felt Virtue 1 2013 bike is equipped with the RockShox Revelation RC fork, and has 130mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch RT3 HV : adjustable Floodgate, with a travel distance of 130mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
The wheels on Virtue 1 are the 26″ aluminum type. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Virtue 1 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
Felt Virtue 1 comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.