Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset 105, FSA
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 10
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction, BB30 & dropouts, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, electronic-compatible internal cable routing
Suspension Fork
Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance carbon fiber blades & dropouts w/ ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" aluminum steerer tube
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 STI
Cassette
Shimano,11-32T
Crank
FSA Omega BB30 51cm = 170mm 54 - 56cm = 172.5mm 58 - 61cm = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Chain
Shimano 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt R3, sealed bearing, 24H
Rear Hub
Felt R3, sealed bearing, 28H, 10-speed
Rims
MAVIC CXP-22
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
MAVIC Aksion, 700 x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Dual pivot caliper
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 STI
Cockpit
Stem
Felt VariableAngle, +/- 8°/16° rise, Ø31.8mm 51cm = 80mm 54cm = 90mm 56cm = 100mm 58 - 61cm = 110mm
Handlebar
Felt SuperLite Road VariableShape, 71mm reach, 118mm drop, Ø31.8mm 51cm = 400mm 54cm = 420mm 56 - 61cm = 440mm
Grips
Felt SuperGel Tape
Headset
FSA NO.42 integrated, 1.125" - 1.5" sealed cartridge bearing w/ aluminum 15mm cone spacer, 2 x 10mm + 1 x 5mm PC headset spacers & Felt integrated top cap
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa T2.0
Seatpost
Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance carbon fiber, Ø27.2mm, 330mm length
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 583 mm | 595 mm | 605 mm | 615 mm | 635 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 57 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 543 mm | 563 mm | 582 mm | 602 mm | 621 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 386 mm | 390 mm | 394 mm | 408 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 527 mm | 547 mm | 562 mm | 577 mm | 597 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 992 mm | 1004 mm | 1014 mm | 1024 mm | 1044 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 700 | 729 mm | 749 mm | 769 mm | 797 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Z5 belongs to the Felt Z5 model. There are 7 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Race bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2014 for 1699$. If we compare this with the average Race bike cost we notice that the price is 97.17% smaller.
Average weight for Race bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Race bike, we get 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 8.16 kg (17.99 lbs), Felt bike is much heavier than average. In short, the average Race bike weight is 19.65% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Z5 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Felt Z5 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
