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Felt Nine Elite 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionStiff yet compliant, lightweight yet durable. The UHC Performance carbon fiber frame of the Nine Elite provides all the characteristics you dream of in a fast, race-ready hardtail. Factor in the smooth, surefooted ride of its 29-inch wheels plus a smart mix of durable SRAM components and a RockShox Reba SL fork- you have a bike that makes riding singletrack more fun than ever before.Felt Nine Elite 29er Hardtail Pro Review
Andy Holmes from Felt shows us the line of Nine Series bikes for 2012. The Felt Nine line includes the new Comp with a higher end alloy frame and good quality componentry, the Team, Elite, Race, Sport and Trail models. Continue reading →
User Reviews 
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Dancecomp28
a Racer
from Pittsburgh, PA, USA Date Reviewed: March 2, 2012 Strengths: This is a really great all around trail/ recreational use bike! It doesn't race well because of its weight,it tends to get left behind during xc racing and it is kinda held back because you can't really carve and rip with others. As far as a recreational all rounder the bike is amazing! The Carbon Frame is really stiff, and the ride is very top notch. The spec is pretty good although at 3000 (current retail) I think this bike and the frame really deserve a better drivetrain, like an XT setup. However, having said that the drivetrain and brakes work really well and it'll take a beating and keep right on going without having to think about it. Brakes are really strong and the SLX brakes grab hard and are very consistant. This bike really excels on the down hills and flat sections that are really technical. Weaknesses: The spec while great is really on the heavy side. The wheels (WTB all mountains) are very heavy (2100 grams for the Wheel set!!!) SLX brakes and drivetrain work great but are very heavy. However this bike is very upgradeable and I've upgraded many parts of the bike with great results. The Handlebar, seat post, saddle again suffer from the same issues. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Frick Park Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2100.00 Purchased At: Top Gear Similar Products Used: Focus Black Forrest 29er HT - Junk, this bike was ALWAYS in the shop. Bike Setup: Drivetrain, Race Face 36/26 double, XT Front Derailer, XT rear cassette, XTR Shadow Plus rear Derailer, XT pedals Brakes, still stock for the moment Wheels, Stan's Notubes Crest and ZTR Hubs Tires, Rocket Rons, tubeless Seatpost, Thompson Elite Saddle, Specialized Phenom Comp gel Handle Bar, Race Face Carbon Fork, RockShox Reba 120mm with remote hydraulic lockout Ergon Grips Chris King Headset Salsa race lightweight bash guard. 28.51lbs stock 23.47lbs (currently) 
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Cainam
a Weekend Warrior
from Bremerton, WA Date Reviewed: September 26, 2011 Strengths: Strength to weight ratio on this frame is incredible! Weaknesses: Painted spokes are a bit cheezy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The one that leads AWAY from work Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2000.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Only other 29er was a Cannondale Flash 3 carbon - junk Bike Setup: Stock (all SLX stuff) but I swapped in Avid BB7 brakes and speed dial levers, put the 180 front disc on the back, and got a 203 for the front
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h2o-x
a Cross Country Rider
from North Sound, WA, USA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2011 Strengths: Light, great climber, great geometry, light, quick, light, fast... did I mention light? Weaknesses: None so far... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Monarch Crest Trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1850.00 Purchased At: internet Similar Products Used: Specalized Stumpjumper Comp, Specialized FSR Epic, Motobecane Fantom 29Pro SL, GT Zaskar 9r Pro, Motobecane Outcast 29er Bike Setup: Reba RL Fork FSA Headset Aerus Stem Titec Carbon Bars Ritchey WCS 85mm Bar Ends Aerus/Blue Saddle Race Face Turbine Seatpost XT Shifters XT Front Der XTR Rear Der XT Cassette Truvativ Noir Cranks Truvativ GXP Team BB Avid Elixir CR Brakeset (160 rear/185 front) Roval Control EL Wheelset
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MazzellaMAS
a Cross Country Rider
from Mystic, CT Date Reviewed: May 13, 2011 Weaknesses: The components on the bike are kind of lame, for the frame it does deserve more, i just put a SRAM X.0 groupset on it thought... the wheels and tires as well can/should be upgraded Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: New England Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher SS Superfly Bike Setup: Rithey carbon stem/handlebar, x.0 groupset, american classic wheelset, kenda karma tires,
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JeanVW14
a Cross Country Rider
from Cape Town, SA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2011 Strengths: Unbelievable speed once you get the wheels rolling up or downhill - just aim and pull the trigger! Takes a lot out of the hard work out of technical descents. Very good bang for buck! Identical frame as the top end felt - just a different paintjob so you get all the performance from the frame, and you can upgrade the pieces as it suits your pocket. Weaknesses: The standard Felt pieces on it (Seatpost, stem, saddle) are on the heavy side, and the bullhorn handlebars are cheap.The wheels and tyres also need upgrading. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tokai Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: Cyclelab Similar Products Used: Raleigh R9.0 Carbon Hardtail, Scott Spark RC. Bike Setup: This is what I have changed on the bike - Custom built wheelset (Hope Hubs, DT Swiss Revolution Spokes, ZTR Crest Rims), Conti 2.2 tubeless tyres (Mountain King front, Race King rear), X9 double crank, KCNC Darkside Flat Handlebars, KCNC ti8000 seatpost, KCNC EVA Grips, Momsen Design Bar Ends, flipped the stem.
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hillslayer
a Racer
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2011 Strengths: Great Geometry, light stiff frame Weaknesses: Terrible spec. The frame deserves better. The only decent stock components are the cassette with a narrow range, the rear derailleur, and the tires. Also the finish of the frame scratches very easily. Mine already has many ugly white and black nicks in the nice blue paint. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Airborne, Magic Carpet Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2000.00 Similar Products Used: Spesh Stumpjumper ht 26 inch wheels, SC Chameleon Bike Setup: ea 90 stem, ea 50 400mm post, m520s, otherwise stock
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jashburn
a Cross Country Rider
from Winston-Salem, NC, USA Date Reviewed: March 18, 2011 Strengths: Lightweight. Great ride quality. Weaknesses: Matte finish on frame Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tsali, NC Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $4000.00 Purchased At: Clemmonsville Bike S Similar Products Used: This is my first 29er Bike Setup: SRAM X9 derailer. Hutchinson tires. Easton 90XC wheels. Carbon stem and handle bar - Richey
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Paul R
a Cross Country Rider
from Southgate, MI Date Reviewed: December 18, 2010 Strengths: Very lively for a large frame and 29in wheels! Excellent craftsmenship and quality. Weaknesses: SLX Components are a little heavy and could not get the bike to shift very good, swapped for an XTR deraileur and that fixed the problem. WTB wheel set on my 09 model is a bit chunky too especially if u plan on racing the bike. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ft. Custer Rec Area Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2000.00 Purchased At: Roll Models Similar Products Used: First 29er, and I would never get back on a 26in bike! Huge advantage and better ride on the 29in wheels! Bike Setup: Swapped bars and stem immediately for Salsa Pro Moto Carbon riser with Pro Moto Ti stem inverted to neg 5 deg. In the process of upgrading to all XX components and an I-9 wheels, can't wait to feel the ride after that big investment! (Set up to be geared towards cross country racing)
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steve mcnerney
a Cross Country Rider
from Nevada City CA Date Reviewed: May 28, 2010 Strengths: Incredible ride. Great fit .Responsive and lightweight. Climbs almost as good as my road bike Weaknesses: SLX components are too much of a step down. Snapped a chain and broke a rear spoke Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: too many to list Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2500.00 Purchased At: Victory Velo, Auburn Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Sugar. Bike Setup: SLX, Mavic Crossmax wheels. Tubeless tires. Ergo grips
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KIt S.
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM, USA Date Reviewed: February 9, 2010 Strengths: Great value for carbon frame 29er. Geometry is spot on with good responsiveness and a sure-footed 29er feel. Carbon fiber material qualities. Weaknesses: Price? But you get what you pay for. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: White Mesa Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2000.00 Purchased At: Two Wheel Drive Similar Products Used: Specialized SS 29er Bike Setup: Reba, Elixer CR Mags, CK Hubs, XTR drivetrain
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berg
a Cross Country Rider
from San Juan Capistrano, CA USA Date Reviewed: September 16, 2009 Strengths: Light, good climbing bike (well, to be expected from a hardtail), fits well and looks good. Quality craftsmanship. Weaknesses: Haven't found any. But when I purchased the bike from its previous owner, he already upgraded the wheels, bar and I upgraded the Juicy 3s to BB7s. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any and all dirt Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: used from STR Market Similar Products Used: None. This is my first 29'er. Bike Setup: XT shifters/levers, BB7s, SDG saddle, REba SL fork, Maxxis Igniters.
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rghbsn
a Cross Country Rider
from Leland, NC, USA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2009 Strengths: Light, great components, fit, finish Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any Trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: Two Wheeler Dealer Similar Products Used: No 29ers, raced a Trek 970 SHX a LONG time ago Bike Setup: Stock plus some eggbeater SL's, ergon grips
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Go Nine or Get Behind
a Cross Country Rider
from Aliso Viejo Date Reviewed: December 15, 2008 Strengths: Lightweight Carbon Fiber Frame, Geometry, Fit and Finish, Ride, Ride, Ride, oh, and the WOW factor. SLX is decent. Weaknesses: Top of the line frame with mediocre components. 25lbs for the 18" medium off the rack (heavy for CF). SLX brakes are for beginners. Wheelset a bit weighty. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fenceline Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2250.00 Purchased At: Switchback Cyclery Similar Products Used: 08 Gary Fisher Superfly CF 29er. Santa Cruz Blur XC 26er, Cannondale Scalpel 3000 26er. Bike Setup: Xtr 960, Rapidrise, Magura Marta, Magura Pro 29er Custom Wheelset, Reba SL, Crank Bros Triple Ti, Kenda Block Eights.
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boodaroo
a Weekend Warrior
from Chiefland, Florida,US Date Reviewed: November 16, 2008 Strengths: Comes stock with many quality components, little need to upgrade. Weaknesses: I don't know why they even bother putting a plastic bash guard on the bike. You will have to rip it off after the first rock garden encounter. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1300.00 Purchased At: Ebay Bike Setup: Stock, time atec pedals. 19.5 inch frame and I am 5'11"- perfect fit
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Andrey
from Irvine, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 9, 2008 Strengths: Great frame geometry for climbing, plus hardtail which I prefer. Great componentry - mine came with the Reba RockShocks SL fork, Juicy 3's, XT rear and deore front. Weaknesses: Seat is narrow and harsh on the derriere. Handlebars are a little too narrow and not conducive to climbing. TruVativ crank is crap and after it broke twice I replaced it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Laguna Wilderness Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1149.00 Purchased At: Sand Canyon Cyclery Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Stock except for Shimano XT crankset.
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