2010 Felt

Z85

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

Manufacturer Price

$1,149
Weight19.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
Groupset105, FSA
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

Z85

40 mph

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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
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Specs
Build
Frame

Felt Classic Racing Specific Geometry; Felt Superlite custom butted 7005 aluminum; CNC headtube & BB shell; forged dropout & replaceable hanger

Fork

Felt carbon design with 3K finish; carbon fiber blades with 1-1/8" aluminum steerer & aluminum crown

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA 68mm w/ Forged Chromoly Square Taper 110.5mm Spindle

Headset

FSA 1 1/8 Integrated w/ 20mm Cone & 3 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack

Stem

Felt 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged Ø31.8mm w/ +/-(6 or 14) Degree Rise, 51cm=80mm, 54cm=90mm, 56cm=100mm, 58cm-61cm=110mm.

Handlebar

Felt 2.3 6061 Aluminum w/ Relaxed Racing Specific Ergonomic Drop, Ø31.8mm, 51cm=400mm, 54cm=420mm, 56cm-61cm=440mm

Saddle

Felt 2.3 Anatomic Road Saddle w/ D2 Double-Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover

Seatpost

Felt 1.3 Carbon Fiber, Ø27.2mm, 330mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Felt Gel Ribbon Cork Tape w/ Felt 3D Logo

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 SS Short Cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 31.8mm clamp-on, double

Crank

FSA VERO Compact, 3-PC, Forged Aluminum, 50/34T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5cm, 58cm-61cm=175mm

Shifters

Shimano 105 STI, 20-Speed

Cassette

Shimano 10-Speed Cassette, 11-25T

Chain

KMC DX10SC 10-Speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware & Teflon Bushings

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 STI

Wheels
Rims

Alex R500 Aluminum Rim, Machined CSW Braking Surface & Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front

Spokes

Stainless 2.0mm

Front Hub

Felt Sealed Forged Aluminum w/ Quick Release, 32H

Rear Hub

Felt Forged Aluminum Sealed Shimano 10, 9, or 8 speed Compatible Cassette w/ Quick Release, 32H

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro 700c x 25c

Accessories
Fenders

n/a

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