Felt Virtue 60 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,999$
Weight | 14.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork SunTour AION
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 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 Trail, double-butted 6061 aluminum, Hydroform, 130mm travel, Equilink suspension technology, ControlTaper head tube, post disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket, 12 x 142mm w/ Syntace style thru axle, Ø30.9mm seatpost size, high direct FD mount
Suspension Fork
Suntour Aion LO-R, 140mm travel, hydraulic lock w/rebound adjuster, Air Spring, tapered steerer, 34mm butted stanchions, Magnesium lowers, 15mm axle
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R w/ custom tune, 200 x 57mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore high direct mount, top pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 3 x 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano 10-speed 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Deore Hollowtech II triple: SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed threaded
Chain
Shimano
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, Center Lock disc mount 32H, 15mm axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum, Center Lock disc mount, 32H, 142 x 12mm axle
Rims
Aluminum double-wall i23, 29"
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance folding 29" x 2.35"
Brakes
Brakes
Front Brake: Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brake w/ Center Lock 180mm rotor Rear Brake: Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brake w/ Center Lock 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brake
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ black Cr-Mo bolts: SM - 70mm MD - 70mm LG - 80mm XL - 80mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB double-butted 6061 aluminum, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise x 9° sweep, 720mm width
Grips
Felt Wing Grip, double-density
Headset
FSA No.42 integrated tapered Aheadset, custom cone spacer 1 x 8mm + 2 x 5mm straight spacers, w/ Felt Tornado aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt steel rails
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum micro-adjust 15mm offset: SM - Ø30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm |
| Front Center | 666 mm | 695 mm | 725 mm | 755 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 93 mm | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Stack | 617 mm | 627 mm | 636 mm | 645 mm |
| Reach | 383 mm | 408 mm | 435 mm | 461 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 584 mm | 613 mm | 642 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 460 mm | 510 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107 mm | 1136 mm | 1166 mm | 1196 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Standover Height | 699 mm | 738 mm | 767 mm | 783 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| 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 60 completes the Felt Virtue model. There are 35 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Felt Virtue bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Felt Virtue 60 2015 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1999$. On the other hand, Felt Virtue FRD 2015, is the most expensive and costs 9499$.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Felt Virtue 60 price was 1999$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 38.17% smaller.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
considerably heavier than average, Virtue 60 has a weight of 14.3 kg (31.53 lbs). To sum up, it’s 10.17% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Virtue 60 components
Fork
Felt Virtue 60 2015 bike is equipped with the SunTour AION fork, and has 140mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
Virtue 60 has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Rear Shock
Felt Virtue 60 bike has the RockShox Monarch R w/ custom tune model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Felt Virtue 60 2015, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Virtue 60 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Virtue 60 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.