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    $1,799
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    Category
    Race
    Weight
    18.9 lbs
    4.4
    Frame
    Carbon
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Rim
    105, Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
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    Summary
    The Felt Z45 is a carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.

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    Gear Range

    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)

    39 mph

    Z45

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Felt HM Modular Carbon Fiber Frame with 3KP Finish. Forged Dropouts & replaceable hanger

    Fork

    Felt HM 1.4 carbon fiber

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Hollowtech-II

    Headset

    Cane Creek type 1 1/8" Integrated with 20mm Cone and 3 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack

    Stem

    FELT 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged 31.8mm with +/- 6 or 14 Degree Rise, 51cm=80mm, 54cm=90mm, 56cm=100mm, 58cm-61cm=110mm.

    Handlebar

    FELT 2.3 Relaxed Racing Specific Geometery 6061 Aluminum with Ergonomic Drop, 31.8mm, 51cm=400mm, 54cm-56cm=420mm, 58cm-61cm=440mm.

    Saddle

    FELT 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle with D2 Double Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover and Hollow Chrome Moly Rails

    Seatpost

    FELT 1.3 Carbon Fiber, 27.2mm, 330mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Grips

    Felt Gel Ribbon Tape BLACK with FELT 3D Logo and GEL PADDED inserts

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 SS Short Cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora braze-on, double

    Crank

    Shimano FC-4550-S Compact, 2 piece Forged Aluminum 50/34T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-60cm=175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra STI, 18 Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 9-Speed Cassette, 11-25T

    Chain

    KMC X9 9-Speed

    Brakes

    Dual Pivot with Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware and Teflon Bushings

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra STI

    Wheels
    Rims

    MAVIC CXP-22N Aluminum Rim with Machined UB Control Braking Surface and Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front

    Spokes

    Stainless 14G

    Tires

    Vittoria Zaffiro Foldable 700c x 25c

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