Felt Virtue Nine 60 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,199$
Weight | 14.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset X7, X5 -
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 Nine Trail, hydroformed double-butted 6061 aluminum front and rear triangle, 130mm travel, Equilink suspension technology, ControlTaper integrated head tube, dropper post routing, post style disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, standard 73mm bottom bracket, Syntace style 142 x 12mm, high direct mount front derailleur
Suspension Fork
Suntour Epicon TR, 130mm travel, hydraulic lock w/rebound adjuster, Air Spring, tapered steerer, 32mm butted stanchions, Magnesium lowers, 15mm axle
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R w/ custom tune, 200 x 57mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X7 10-speed long cage
Front Derailleur
SRAM X5 high direct mount, top pull, 2 x 10-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM X5 2 x 10-speed
Cassette
SRAM 10-speed 11-36T
Crank
SRAM S1000 2 x 10-speed: XS/SM - 170mm MD/LG/XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
GXP
Chain
SRAM 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged aluminum, 6 bolt disc mount 32 hole, 15mm axle
Rear Hub
Forged aluminum 10-speed, 6-bolt disc mount, 32 hole, 142 x 12mm axle
Rims
WTB SX i23 29" double wall aluminum
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0mm w/ brass nipples
Tires
Continental X-King Sport SL, 29 x 2.4
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HDC hydraulic disc w/ 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro HDC
Cockpit
Stem
Felt MTB 3D-forged threadless 1-1/8" +/- 7° rise for Ø31.8mm handlebar w/ CP Cr-Mo bolts: SM - 70mm LG/MD - 80mm XL - 90mm
Handlebar
Felt MTB riser double-butted 6061 aluminum, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 720mm wide
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
Felt MTB performance
Seatpost
Felt butted 6061 aluminum micro-adjust 15mm offset: XS/SM - Ø 30.9 x 350mm MD/LG/XL - Ø 30.9 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 Nine 60 belongs to 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 2014, here.
Model range prices
Felt Virtue Nine 60 2014 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2199$. On the other hand, Felt Virtue Nine 1 2014, is the most expensive and costs 6199$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2199$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 25.6% smaller.
Trail bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 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.
Virtue Nine 60 weighs 14.1 kg (31.09 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 8.63% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Virtue Nine 60 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch R w/ custom tune model, with a travel 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 Virtue Nine 60 2014 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Virtue Nine 60 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.