Looking for a new mid-entry level mountain bike to shred some dirt with this summer? Check out the Felt Nine 50: With a double-butted 6061 aluminum frame designed to optimize the trail-riding advantages of the larger 29-inch wheels, the Nine 50 flows through the rough stuff and devours the climbs. And thanks to the lightweight hydroformed tubing and reworked geometry, its stability is balanced with a quick-handling, lively feel. It’s the best of both worlds.
Frame: FELT Nine series 29'er frame, double butted 6061 aluminum w/ tapered head tube, Hydroform top tube and seat stays, forged dropouts, oversized integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, disc brake specific
Fork: RockShox Recon Silver TK 29 solo air, tapered aluminum steerer tube, forged alloy crown, magnesium lowers, disc mount, lockout, adjustable air spring, adjustable rebound, 100mm travel (80mm fork on 14" offering)
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore SL-M591 30 speed Rapid Fire shifters, Shimano Deore FD-M590-10 front derailleur, Shimano Deore FD-M593 Shadow rear derailleur, Shimano Deore FC-M590-10 Hollowtech II crankset w/ 42X32X24T chainrings, Shimano HG-54 chain, Shimano HG-61 11-36T cassette
Components: Avid Elixr 1 hydraulic disc brakes, w/ 180mm front/160mm rear rotors, Felt butted aluminum 25mm riser bar, Felt aluminum stem, Felt aluminum 2-bolt seatpost, Felt mountain design low profile saddle w/satin steel rails
Wheelset: WTB SX-17 29 aluminum 32h disc-brake rims with eyelets, Shimano RM-35 QR 8/9 speed cassette 32h hubset, w/ centerlock disc mount, stainless 14g spokes with alloy nipples, WTB Prowler SL Folding Tires
Finish: Pearl White
Sizes: 29" x XS(14"), S(16"), M(18"), L(20"), XL(22")
I currently own a Felt Elite Nine from about 4 years ago. I imagine that this Felt Nine 50 is the equivalent to my bike based on price point and I love the bike. It has served me very well on all types of terrain and currently it is set up for my son to ride - yes they grow up and can ride your bikes so be warned! A couple of adjustments though and it will be back to being my single track go to bike. I have modified mine slightly (I think that goes hand in hand with being a bike geek) to be a 2x10 drive train, Paul Component Thumb Shifters and an H-Bar with Magura Hydraulic Brakes. I also have a different wheel set than the original but the originals are still around and work fine - just being used on a different bike currently.
FELT MSRP: $1659.00
Tom's Pro Bike Blog Price: $1550.00 - YOU MUST MENTION THIS BLOG TO RECEIVE THIS PRICE. THIS BIKE IS AVAILABLE BY ORDER ONLY. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS.
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