With a UHC Advanced carbon fiber frame and fork, plus a comfortable mix of performance componentry including a Shimano 105 drivetrain, Felt hubs and Mavic rims, the Z4 is an incredibly versatile all-around performer. Stiff enough to accelerate instantly, compliant enough to take the edge off during longer rides, the Z4 is ready for your next cycling epic.
Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance MMC Carbon Fiber frame w/ 3KP weave, InsideOut internal molding process, aluminum BB30 shell, internal electric or mechanical cable routing, Carbon Fiber dropouts & replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Fork:
Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance Carbon Fiber monocoque fork; 100% Carbon Fiber ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" steerer tube, crown, blades, & dropouts
Drivetrain:
Shimano 105 STI, braze-on front derailleur, rear derailleur, FSA Gossamer Compact BB30 50/34T crankset, 10-speed chain, 12-30t cassette
Components:
Dual pivot w/cartridge brake pads, Felt SL short reach design handlebar, Felt VA 2D forged aluminum stem, Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber seatpost, Prologo Kappa EVO saddle
Wheelset:
Mavic CXP 22 / Felt Road
Whether you’re racing or attempting to complete an all-day epic, comfort is a critical factor in your performance. It’s simple: The more comfortable you are, the better you’re able to ride.
That’s where the Z Series comes in. It’s specifically designed to blend performance and comfort so you can ride farther and faster—and enjoy every ride more than ever before.
Take a look at some of the bikes used by pros at long, grueling races like the Tour de France over the years and you’ll notice they were a bit different than those that are popular today. They were built to be stable on fast descents and featured a slightly more upright rider position. They had longer wheelbases and offered excellent vibration damping—proven ways to reduce fatigue. These ride characteristics are central to the design goals of the Z.
Z Series frames use a slightly longer head tube for more flexibility in handlebar and rider positioning. They feature a sloping top tube for increased stand-over clearance, and they benefit from improved vertical compliance due to a more exposed seatpost. The Z also features a slightly longer wheelbase for confident handling at any speed.
Even with those modifications, the Z still packs the same torsional stiffness and bottom bracket rigidity as Felt’s legendary F bikes. It all adds up to a bike that can be ridden in classic racing position, yet also provides options.
Even with its distinctly different look and eye toward improved comfort, it’s a mistake to think of the Z as a non-performance-oriented bike. Many of Felt’s pros choose the Z for select races.
Whether you choose a Z model built from super-premium UHC Ultimate+Nano carbon fiber and cutting-edge electronic Shimano Di2 shifting, or one of the lightweight aluminum/carbon fiber models, you’ll get the same assured handling and race-worthy stiffness. It’s a ride that’s as responsive as it is confidence-inspiring.
All Z Series bikes are built with the right components for the ideal fit, plus gearing for any terrain and unmatched reliability. Each bike is equipped with either a compact or triple crankset combined with a wide-range cassette to help you tackle hills. If ever there was a bike to inspire you to reach new heights, the Z is it.
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