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2012 Felt

Z85

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$1,249
Weight20.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Groupset105
BrakesRim
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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Z85

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Felt Z85

Feb 2010 · Cycling Weekly

Great-looking aluminium-framed bike for less than £850

Highs
  • Great looking

  • Well priced

  • Looks far more expensive than it is

  • Good component choice

Lows
  • Wheels are a bit average - but at this price, that's a niggle

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Endurance Road custom 7005 superlight butted smooth welded aluminum, machined threaded BB shell, external cable routing, forged aluminum dropouts & replaceable rear derailleur hanger

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Felt UHC Performance carbon fiber fork, aluminum steerer tube, crown, & forged dropouts

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA 68mm w/ forged Cr-Mo square taper 103mm spindle

Headset

FSA 1.125"" integrated, w/ aluminum 25mm conical spacer, 2 X 10mm aluminum headset spacers, 1 x 5mm aluminum headset spacer, Felt VA aluminum top cap & 7075 anodized aluminum bolt

Stem

Felt VA 6061 aluminum 3D forged +/-16° or +/-4° rise, Ø31.8mm bar clamp, custom eccentric variable angle adjustable shim, 173g; 51cm=80mm, 54cm=90mm, 56cm=100mm, 58cm=110mm, 61cm=110mm

Handlebar

Felt VS 6061 aluminum w/ Felt Variable Shape ergonomic drop, Ø31.8mm, 51cm=400mm, 54cm-56cm=420mm, 58cm-61cm=440mm

Saddle

Felt VS+ road saddle w/ nylon injection molded base, polyurethane foam, embossed cover, & FeC rails

Seatpost

Felt UHC Performance carbon fiber post, forged aluminum head, lightweight twin side clamp bolt design, Ø27.2mm, 330mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt gel tape w/ Felt logos

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 SS short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 Ø31.8mm clamp

Crank

FSA Vero Compact 3pc, 50/34T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5mm, 58cm-61cm=175mm

Shifters

Shimano 105 STI

Cassette

Shimano 12-30T

Chain

FSA Team Issue CN-910 w/ 1 piece Connector

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Dual pivot w/ stainless hardware & cartridge brake pads

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 STI

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC CXP-22N aluminum w/ machined UB Control braking surface & wear indicator laced 32H front, 32H rear

Spokes

Stainless steel laced radial front, 3x rear w/ brass nipples

Front Hub

Felt sealed bearing forged aluminum w/ quick release, 32H

Rear Hub

Felt sealed bearing forged Shimano 9/10 speed compatible freehub w/ quick release, 32H

Tires

Felt Speed All Weather foldable, 700c x 25c

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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