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 Classic UHC Performance MMC Carbon Fiber Frame
Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Fork
Felt VS 6061 Butted Aluminum handlebar
Mavic CXP-22S Aluminum
Stiff enough to accelerate instantly, compliant enough to take the edge off during longer rides.
Key Features :
Felt Classic UHC Performance MMC Carbon Fiber Frame
Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Fork
Felt VS 6061 Butted Aluminum handlebar
Mavic CXP-22S Aluminum
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.
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.
Frame: Felt Classic UHC Performance MMC Carbon Fiber Frame w/ 3KP Weave, External Cable Routing, Forged Aluminum dropouts & replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Fork w/ 3KP Weave; Carbon Fiber 1.125 inch Steerer tube, Crown, Blades, and Aluminum Dropouts, 540g
Headset: FSA 1.125 inch Integrated w/ 25mm Aluminum Cone & 2 X 10mm Aluminum Headset Spacer, 1 x 5mm Aluminum Headset Spacer, Felt Aluminum Top Cap & 7075 Anodized Aluminum Bolt
Bars: FELT VS 6061 Aluminum Bar w/ Felt Variable Shape Ergonomic Drop, 31.8mm
Stem: Felt VA Adjustable 6061 3D Forged 31.8mm w/ +/-(5, 10, or 15) Degree Variable Angle Rise
Speed: 20
Front Mech: Shimano 105 braze-on, double
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 20-Speed
Chainset: Shimano 105 Compact, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 105 Hollowtech-II
Cassette: Shimano 105 Cassette, 11-28T
Chain: Shimano 105 10-Speed
Front Brake: Shimano 105 Super SLR Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes
Rear Brake: Shimano 105 Super SLR Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes
Rims: MAVIC CXP-22S Aluminum Rim w/ Machined UB Control Braking Surface & Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front
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
Spokes: Stainless Steel Butted 2.0/1.6/2.0mm w/ Aluminum Nipples
Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700c x 25c, 60tpi Front Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700c x 25c, 60tpi Rear
Seatpost: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design, Forged Aluminum Head, Twin Side Clamp Bolts, 27.2mm, 330mm
Fork: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Fork w/ 3KP Weave; Carbon Fiber 1.125 inch Steerer tube, Crown, Blades, and Aluminum Dropouts, 540g
Headset: FSA 1.125 inch Integrated w/ 25mm Aluminum Cone & 2 X 10mm Aluminum Headset Spacer, 1 x 5mm Aluminum Headset Spacer, Felt Aluminum Top Cap & 7075 Anodized Aluminum Bolt
Bars: FELT VS 6061 Aluminum Bar w/ Felt Variable Shape Ergonomic Drop, 31.8mm
Stem: Felt VA Adjustable 6061 3D Forged 31.8mm w/ +/-(5, 10, or 15) Degree Variable Angle Rise
Speed: 20
Front Mech: Shimano 105 braze-on, double
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 20-Speed
Chainset: Shimano 105 Compact, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 105 Hollowtech-II
Cassette: Shimano 105 Cassette, 11-28T
Chain: Shimano 105 10-Speed
Front Brake: Shimano 105 Super SLR Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes
Rear Brake: Shimano 105 Super SLR Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes
Rims: MAVIC CXP-22S Aluminum Rim w/ Machined UB Control Braking Surface & Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front
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
Spokes: Stainless Steel Butted 2.0/1.6/2.0mm w/ Aluminum Nipples
Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700c x 25c, 60tpi Front Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700c x 25c, 60tpi Rear
Seatpost: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design, Forged Aluminum Head, Twin Side Clamp Bolts, 27.2mm, 330mm
