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'12 Felt Bicycles

Z85

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4.5 stars
 (3 Reviews)
 

'12 Felt Bicycles Z85

Felt delivers epic road riding fun with their Z85. Its lightweight butted-aluminum frame with vibration-damping carbon fork makes riding super efficient and enjoyable, while the smart component spec offers top-notch function without breaking the bank. The Mavic/Felt wheels feel light as a feather and get up to speed fast. The compact FSA/Shimano 105 20-speed compact drivetrain shifts like a dream and has the easy gears to conquer every climb. And you'll love the powerful dual-pivot brakes. Whether riding for fun, fitness or lighting it up on a club ride, the Z85 is the perfect choice.

Features and Information

 
Specification Description
Frame Felt Endurance Road custom butted 7005-aluminum
Fork Felt UHC Performance carbon w/aluminum steerer
Rims/Wheels Mavic CXP-22N
Hubs Felt aluminum
Spokes Stainless-steel
Tires Felt Speed All Weather, 700 x 25c
Crankset FSA Vero
Chainrings 50/34
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Cogs Shimano, 10-speed: 12-30
Shifters Shimano 105
Handlebars Felt VS aluminum
Stem Felt VA aluminum
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Brakes Dual-pivot
Saddle Felt VS Road
Seatpost Felt UHC Performance carbon

* Subject to change without notice.

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4.5 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attention grabber 
  • Attention to detail 
  • Attractive 
  • Comfortable ride 
  • Decent components 

Cons

  • Saddle a bit hard for me 
  • Seat is to hard for me 
  • Shifting not flawless 
  • Spokes break often 
  • Spokes come loose 

Best Uses

  • Club rides 
  • No races 
  • Recreational club rides 
  • Road biking 

Reviewed by 3 customers

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5.0

Great Ride

By Rauly

from Pasadena, MD

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

  • Comfortable Ride
  • Attractive

Cons

  • Saddle a bit hard for me

Best Uses

  • Road Biking

Comments:

This is my second road bike (first was a starter specialized). I've only had this bike for a couple of months and have been racking up miles on it already. The set up suits my ride style, and the 2011 is such a comfortable ride. I have not experienced any mechanical problems. The only negative I've found is that the white grip tape gets dirty looking....but I take that as a sign that it's being used well. This bike vs. price is excellent!!

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4.0

5,500 miles and counting

By Texas 4000

from Austin, TX

About Me

Pros

  • Looks sharp
  • Decent components
  • Durable besides spokes

Cons

  • Spokes break often
  • White tape gets dirty

Best Uses

  • No races
  • Club Rides

Comments:

I rode this bike from Texas to Alaska and it held up pretty well. I have crashed it five times and it seems to be doing ok. I broke a derailleur hanger but that is easy to replace. Several spokes have broken from multiple of my friends that had this bike. I am a Trek guy, but this ride (2011 version) got me to Alaska. I am really impressed with Felt now.

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4.0

Love the Felt z85 2011' Model

By Hagz

from Sacramento, ca

About Me

Pros

  • Stable at top speed
  • Attention Grabber
  • Smooth minimal vibration
  • Reliable
  • Great Price Point
  • Attention to detail

Cons

  • Shifting not flawless
  • Seat is to hard for me
  • Spokes come loose

Best Uses

  • Recreational club rides

Comments:

2011 Felt z85, I love this bike. Got into cycling about 2 years ago and still do not feel the need for an upgrade. Have done 2 100k club rides and another one on the way. Made without any problems. Hangs right up there with the higher end bikes twice the price. Only issue was a spoke falling out, I could blame myself for not checking them but It happed with maybe only 100 miles on the bike. Also the seat is cool but way to stiff and a sore booty kicks in at about 20 mile on me, which takes a bit of the fun out of a ride. Felt's attention to detail has alway impressed me!

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