Felt Z3 Road Bike 2013

Whether you’re racing a Gran Fondo or the Tour de France, the perfect bicycle is one that delivers lightning quick performance at any speed, and at the same time provides the compliance and fit necessary to make even the longest ride enjoyable.

Building on an already successful heritage, the new Z-line is specifically designed to meld top-tier performance with the ability to be ridden all day into one single purebred road bike.

For 2013, Felt has updated the venerable Z Series with an all new frame design that improves performance and handling. Engineers used computer analysis and real world data to revamp the Z from top to bottom. Improved tube shapes, more efficient carbon layups, and optimized tube intersections result in a Z that is 25% stiffer, 50g lighter, and even smoother than previous models.

It’s stiff enough for optimal pedaling efficiency yet smooth and compliant to keep you comfortable and riding strong on those long days in the saddle. That winning combination is why many Pros have raced the Z Series at the highest levels of the sport. The Z3’s UHC Advanced carbon fiber frame is matched by the precise, reliable performance of Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting and a Mavic wheelset.

Specifications

• UHC Advanced, MMC, Carbon dropouts
• BB30, ControlTaper, Internal Cable Routing
• Shimano Ultegra Di2 Group
• Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset

Frame: Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance MMC Carbon Fibre frame with 3KP weave, InsideOut internal molding process, aluminium BB30 shell, internal electric or mechanical cable routing, Carbon Fibre dropouts & replaceable rear derailleur hanger

Fork: Felt Endurance Road UHC Performance Carbon Fibre monocoque fork; 100% Carbon Fibre ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" steerer tube, crown, blades, & dropouts

Finish: Black / Grey (Gloss Carbon)

Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30

Brakes: Shimano Ultegra Super SLR dual pivot with cartridge brake pads

Cassette: Shimano, 11-28T

Chain: Shimano 10-speed

Chainset: Shimano Ultegra, 50/34T

Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2

Handlebar Tape: Felt Gel Tape with Felt Logos

Handlebar: Felt SL short reach design, 6066 butted aluminium, ergonomic, Ø31.8mm

Headset: FSA NO.42

Pedals: N/A

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2

Saddle: Prologo Scratch Pro 143, Carbon Fibre injected base with EV2 Active Density Foam & Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost: Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fibre

Seat Binder: Felt 6061 forged aluminium double bolt, steel Bolt and Nut-bar

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 STi

Stem: Felt VA 2D forged aluminium with custom Cr-Mo bolts, /- 8°/12°/16° adjustable rise, Ø31.8mm bar clamp

Tyres: Mavic Yksion Comp 700 x 25c

Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium Equipe