Felt Z5 Carbon 2012 - Road Bike

With a UHC Performance carbon fiber frame and fork, plus a comfortable mix of performance componentry including a Shimano 105 drivetrain, Felt hubs and Mavic rims, the Z5 is an incredibly versatile all-around performer. Stiff enough to accelerate instantly, compliant enough to take the edge off during longer rides.

Key Features :

• Felt Endurance UHC Performance MMC carbon fiber Frame
• Felt UHC Performance fork
• Shimano 105 Groupset
• Shimano 105 Compact Crankset

The Felt Z5 Carbon 2012 Features are:

Frame: Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance MMC carbon fiber w/ 3KP weave, machined threaded aluminum BB shell, external cable routing, forged aluminum dropouts & replaceable derailleur hanger

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

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

Bars: Felt VS 6061 aluminum w/ Felt Variable Shape ergonomic drop, Ø31.8mm

Stem: Felt VA 6061 aluminum 3D forged +/-16 degree or +/-4 degree rise, Ø31.8mm bar clamp, custom eccentric variable angle adjustable shim

Speed: 20

Front Mech: Shimano 105 braze-on

Rear Mech: Shimano 105 SS short cage

Shifters Shimano 105 STI

Chainset: Shimano 105 Compact, 50/34T

Bottom Bracket: Shimano Hollowtech-II

Cassette: Shimano 12-30T

Chain: Shimano 10 speed

Front Brake: Shimano R561

Rear Brake: Shimano R561

Rims: MAVIC CXP-22S aluminum w/ machined UB Control braking surface & wear indicator

Front Hub: Felt premium sealed bearing forged aluminum 32H

Rear Hub: Felt premium sealed bearing forged Shimano 9/10 speed compatible freehub 32H

Spokes: Swiss stainless steel laced radial front, 3x rear w/ aluminum nipples

Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700c x 25c Front Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700c x 25c Rear

Seatpost: Felt UHC Performance carbon fiber post, forged aluminum head, lightweight twin side clamp bolt design



What is a Road Bike?
Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our Road Bikes Buying Guide.

Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.