Built with Felt’s Superlite custom-butted 7005 aluminum tubing, the frame of the Z85 forms the heart of this performance road machine. Lightweight, dependable, and as quick as it is comfortable, the Z85 is equally suitable for short training rides or epic weekend adventures.
A carbon fiber fork and seatpost and the new Shimano 105 drivetrain, including compact cranks for a wide range of gearing, complete the Z85 performance package.
A carbon fiber fork and seatpost and the new Shimano 105 drivetrain, including compact cranks for a wide range of gearing, complete the Z85 performance package.
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 Racing Specific Geometry. Felt Super-light Custom Butted 7005 Aluminum w/ Smooth Welding, CNC HT & BB Shell, Forged Dropout & Replaceable Hanger
Fork: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design w/ 3KP Weave, Carbon Blades, Aluminum Crown & 1.125 inch Steerer, and Dropouts
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
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 31.8mm clamp-on, double
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 20-Speed
Chainset: FSA Vero Compact, A6061-T6 cold forged solid Crank Arms, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket: FSA 68mm w/ Forged Chromoly Square Taper 103mm Spindle
Cassette: Shimano 105 Cassette, 11-28T
Chain: Shimano 105 10-Speed
Front Brake: Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware & Teflon Bushings
Rear Brake: Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware & Teflon Bushings
Rims: Alex R500 Aluminum Rim, Machined CSW 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 2.0mm w/ Brass Nipples
Tyres: Felt Speed All-Weather ROAD, 700c x 25c Front Felt Speed All-Weather ROAD, 700c x 25c Rear
Seatpost: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design, Forged Aluminum Head, Twin Side Clamp Bolts, 27.2mm, 330mm
Fork: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design w/ 3KP Weave, Carbon Blades, Aluminum Crown & 1.125 inch Steerer, and Dropouts
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
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 31.8mm clamp-on, double
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 20-Speed
Chainset: FSA Vero Compact, A6061-T6 cold forged solid Crank Arms, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket: FSA 68mm w/ Forged Chromoly Square Taper 103mm Spindle
Cassette: Shimano 105 Cassette, 11-28T
Chain: Shimano 105 10-Speed
Front Brake: Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware & Teflon Bushings
Rear Brake: Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware & Teflon Bushings
Rims: Alex R500 Aluminum Rim, Machined CSW 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 2.0mm w/ Brass Nipples
Tyres: Felt Speed All-Weather ROAD, 700c x 25c Front Felt Speed All-Weather ROAD, 700c x 25c Rear
Seatpost: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design, Forged Aluminum Head, Twin Side Clamp Bolts, 27.2mm, 330mm
