Gear Browser

Felt Compulsion 2 SE 2008 Mint Sauce Ltd Ed. | $2549
Change Currency What's this?

Felt Compulsion 2 MBUK 20th Anniversary Edition

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"For collectors and serious riders alike, the Compulsion 2 is sure to have high UK appeal…"

By Simon Young

Whether uphill or through rock garden, the Felt Compulsion 2 is designed to handle it all. Boasting a patented linkage design and MBUK 20th Anniversary limited edition graphics, you can ride all day on your own piece of history.

Ride & handling: all day, active suspension

The Felt Compulsion 2 features the Equillink, a totally unique system in mountain bike linkage design. When pedaling, a balanced level of drivetrain force is transferred through the Equilink strut into the rocker arms (see frame/chassis below). This resists pedal-induced suspension bob, while not locking out the system.

The Float R shock has a minimum compression damping tune which results in the back end being very supple and active.

They call the Equilink an ‘all day’ system, so we rode it all day over a variety of terrains.

The steep seat angle (73.25 degrees) paired with a shortish cockpit length took getting used to, but made the bike feel very nimble.

The 14in-high bottom bracket allows for cranking it around corners – ideal with such an active suspension system.

Frame: innovative design, commemorative finish

Felt keep it uncomplicated for the Compulsion 2 with no uninterrupted tubing or extra beef around the frame. The front triangle is formed from 6061 aluminium with a hydroformed top tube and light double butted down tube, along with a one-piece bottom bracket/lower pivot housing. 

At the rear, a 6061 heat-treated aluminium triangle pairs up with a set of pivots, utilising fully sealed cartridge bearings and needle roller bearings.

The Compulsion 2 delivers 5.8in (145mm) of rear wheel travel using a Stephenson six-bar linkage. The Equilink is a red aluminium strut running parallel to the seat tube that spans between the upper and lower pivots. It keeps the angle between the seat and chainstays constant, to isolate drivetrain movement from suspension activity. 

Felt are the first in the industry to use a Stephenson six-bar linkage, and have patented the design. The rear brake is cleverly situated on top of the chainstay, offering protection to the calliper.

The Complusion 2 limited edition model comes with a shiny gloss white front end, individually numbered and with Mr Mint Sauce graphics, celebrating 20 years of MBUK.

Equipment: SRAM family mixture

The Compulsion 2 rolls on a pair of WTB Speed Disc rims with Maxxis Ignitor 2.35 tyres.

Up front is RockShox’s Pike 409 U-Turn Coil with 95-140mm of adjustable travel and external floodgate compression/lockout and rebound control with a 360 20mm Maxle.

Gearing is a mixture of SRAM X-7 shifters, a long caged X-9 rear mech and a Shimano XT front mech shifting across a Truvativ Firex SX chainset.

A set of Juicy 3 brakes from Avid dish out generous helpings of reliable braking, with a 185/160mm rotor combo.

User Reviews

Post your review

  • User review of Felt Compulsion 2 SE 2008 Mint Sauce Ltd Ed.

    I recently bought this bike for £880 from Wiggle. After a few issues on delivery Wiggle provided a great after sales service. Big thumbs up to them.

    The bike itself is an awesome machine, handling is great and provides you with a load of confidence in the downhill corners. It takes pretty much any terrain in its stride. It was no surprise that going up steep hills was hard work but it makes up for that going down them. For the amount of kit on the bike it is worth every penny!!!!!!! I would without doubt suggest anyone take a look at this bike. An obvious added bonus is the Mint Sauce connection.

    0.3
  • User review of Felt Compulsion 2 SE 2008 Mint Sauce Ltd Ed.

    This bike for what i paid for it is amazing, fantastic value bought it as an ex demo model hardly used for a meer £725 amazing value for the components. been riding a kona hoss for a couple of years and fancied a more forgiving rear end. the ride is smooth and comfortable cant wait to take it to coed-y-brenin this august :).

    The transfers on this bike and the paint job set it off loved it as soon as i set eyes on it. if you have the chance to buy on BUY IT!!!!

    0.3
  • User review of Felt Compulsion 2 SE 2008 Mint Sauce Ltd Ed.

    i ordered one of these on the 18 of july from wiggle and it only just arrived on the 12 of august but thats the only bad point i can say about this bike as it does every thing i have wanted it 2 do an i would recommend it 2 everyone who asked me about it. big thumbs up !!!

    :-)

    0.3

You need to login or register to post comments.


Bad Good    

Specification

Name:
Compulsion 2 SE 2008 Mint Sauce Ltd Ed.
Built by:
Felt
Price:
$2549.00

Available Sizes:
15.5 Inches, 17.5 Inches, 19.5 Inches, 21.5 Inches
Available Colours:
Gloss White
Year:
2008

Frame & Fork:

 
Frame Material:
6061 Double-Butted Aluminum
Fork Brand:
Rockshox
Fork Model:
RockShox Pike 409 U-turn 95-140mm U-Turn Coil. Damping: Motion Control ADJUSTMENTS: External rebound
Rear Shock Brand:
Fox
Rear Shock Model:
Fox Float R Air 7.875 x 2.0
Headset Brand:
Aheadset
Headset Type:
Integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset--Cane Creek Type 45 Degree Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Geometry:

 
Head Angle:
68.75 Degrees

Brakes:

 
Brakes Brand:
Avid
Brakes Model:
Juicy 5 Hydraulic

Transmission:

 
Cranks Brand:
TruVativ
Cranks Model:
Firex SX
Chainring Size (No of Teeth):
22, 32, 44 t
Bottom Bracket Brand:
Truvativ
Bottom Bracket Model:
Giga X Pipe XR
Rear Derailleur Brand:
SRAM
Rear Derailleur Model:
200 X-9
Front Derailleur Brand:
Shimano
Front Derailleur Model:
XT FD-M770 E-Type
Shifters Brand:
SRAM
Shifters Model:
SRAM X-7 1:1 Trigger Shifters 27-Speed
Chain Brand:
SRAM
Chain Model:
PC-951 (9-Speed) Silver Outer
Cassette:
SRAM PG-950

Wheels:

 
Wheels Brand:
WTB
Wheels Model:
Dual Duty
Rims Brand:
WTB
Rims Model:
WTB Dual Duty FR Disc Doublewall
Front Hub Model:
20mm Thru Axle Cold-Forged Aluminum Body 6-Bolt Type Rotor Mount
Rear Hub Brand:
Shimano
Rear Hub Model:
FH-M525 Cassette
Tyres Brand:
Maxxis
Front Tyre Model:
Ignitor
Front Tyre Size:
26x2.35
Rear Tyre Model:
Ignitor
Rear Tyre Size:
26x2.35

Contact Points:

 
Saddle Brand:
Felt
Saddle Model:
Felt "Facade" Race
Seatpost Brand:
Felt
Seatpost Model:
Alloy Micro-Adjust 30.9mm x 350mm
Stem Brand:
Felt
Stem Model:
All Mountain stem
Handlebar Brand:
Felt
Handlebar Model:
All Mountain Oversize 6061 Handlebar 31.8mm clamp diameter with 50mm Rise
Grips/Tape Brand:
Felt
Grips/Tape Model:
AM Grip Custom "LOCK-ON" Design with Alloy Ends

:

 
Bottom Bracket Height (in):
18 in
Manufacturer's Description:
Limited Edition decals uniquely numbered,Limited Edition Mint Sauce certificate,Limited Edition white gloss finish and upgraded components,Limited Collector's Edition 20th Anniversary Mountain Biking UK Magazine

Related links