Felt ZW95 Womens Road Bike 2013

The goal of Felt’s ZW Series is to honestly address the unique needs of women cyclists from both an engineering standpoint and an athlete’s perspective. Many manufacturers introduce women’s bikes by simply switching some parts, such as saddles and handlebars, and changing the frame graphics to set them apart from men’s models. But Felt started the entire design and engineering process from scratch.

Redesigned for 2013, the ZW is faster than ever before. Engineers meticulously analyzed the frame looking for ways to improve performance and ride quality. The result is a frame that is 25% stiffer and 50g lighter than the previous generation ZW all without compromising its distinct ride characteristics.

Constructed from the same materials as the Z Series bikes, the ZW lay-up is customized to improve performance for women. The top-of-the-line ZW model uses Felt’s unparalleled UHC Ultimate Nano carbon fiber, and in all ZW bikes the materials are carefully optimized for women’s needs. For example, they all feature smaller diameter tubes, thinner tube walls and shorter tube intersections.

Specifications

Frame: Felt Fit Woman Road Superlight Custom Butted 6061 aluminum, machined threaded BB shell, DT cable routing, forged aluminum dropouts & forged replaceable rear derailleur hanger

Fork: Felt Fit Woman Road UHC Performance monocoque fork; 100% Carbon Fiber blades w/ 1.125" aluminum steerer tube, crown, & dropouts

Finish: Gloss Black

Drivetrain: Shimano Tiagra STI, Ø31.8mm clamp-on front derailleur, rear derailleur, Compact 50/34T crankset, 10-speed chain, 12-32T cassette

Components: Dual pivot w/cartridge brake pads, Felt Fit Woman SL short reach design handlebar, Felt Fit Woman SL 3D forged 6061 aluminum stem, Felt SL 6061 aluminum seatpost, Felt Fit Woman D2 Gel saddle

Wheelset: Alex R500 / Felt Road

Finish: Gloss Black