Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt Fit Woman Road UHC Performance MMC Carbon Fiber frame w/ 3KP weave, InsideOut internal molding process, machined threaded aluminum BB shell, internal electric or mechanical cable routing, Carbon Fiber dropouts & replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Felt Fit Woman Road UHC Performance Carbon Fiber monocoque fork; 100% Carbon Fiber steerer tube, crown, blades, & dropouts, Petite - Small= 1.125" steerer tube, Medium - Tall= ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" steerer tube
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra STI
Cassette
SunRace, 12-32T
Crank
FSA Vero, 50/34T; Petite=165mm, Small=165mm, Medium=170mm, Tall=172.5mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA Square Tapered
Chain
SunRace 10-speed
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Felt Road
Rear Hub
Felt Road
Rims
Alex R500
Spokes
Stainless steel
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Folding, 700c x 23c
Brakes
Brakes
Dual pivot w/cartridge brake pads
Brake Levers
Shimano Tiagra STI
Cockpit
Stem
Felt Fit Woman SL 3D forged 6061 aluminumw/custom Cr-Mo bolts, Ø31.8mm bar clamp, Petite=60mm +/-17° Rise, Small=70mm +/-17° Rise, Medium=80mm +/-7° Rise, Tall=90mm +/- 7° Rise
Handlebar
Felt Fit Woman SL short reach design, 6066 butted aluminum, ergonomic, Ø31.8mm, Drop=118mm, Reach=72 mm, Petite=380mm, Small=380mm, Medium=380mm, Tall=400mm
Grips
Felt Gel Tape w/ Felt Logos
Headset
FSA Integrated, w/ aluminum 15mm cone spacer, 2 x 10mm PC headset spacer, 1 x 5mm PC headset spacer, Felt compression device, top cap & 7075 anodized aluminum bolt
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa DEA, nylon injected base w/light foam & steel rails
Seatpost
Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber, Ø27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | Petite | SM | MD | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 264 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 578 mm | 583 mm | 595 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 68 mm | 59 mm | 57 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 513 mm | 526 mm | 537 mm | 557 mm |
| Reach | 353 mm | 359 mm | 369 mm | 380 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 491 mm | 508 mm | 521 mm | 541 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.25 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.25 ° | 71.25 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 406 mm | 406 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 973 mm | 986 mm | 998 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
ZW5 is a Felt Zw5 model. Felt released 8 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Race bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Felt released this model in 2013, its price was 1759$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that ZW5 price is 90.45% smaller than the average cost of a Race bike.
Average weight for Race bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Race bike is 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 7.74 kg (17.06 lbs), the ZW5 model is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 13.49% heavier than the average Race bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
ZW5 has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the ZW5 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Felt ZW5 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.