Felt Z4
Some of Felt’s ProTour riders choose carbon fiber Z bikes for rugged European races. The Z4’s UHC Advanced carbon fiber frame is matched by the precise, reliable performance of Shimano Ultregra components and a Mavic Ksyrium wheelset. 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.
MMC Construction
An advanced construction procedure for carbon in which individual frame parts are precision molded before they are joined together. MMC allows Felt to optimize performance in each frame section to a degree not available with single molding techniques.
UHC Advanced
The highly refined threads of UHC Advanced have a higher fiber to resin ratio, which results in a lightweight, lively frame that’s perfect for competitive riders and racers. Similar to the way metal frames gain ride quality and liveliness with thinner tube walls, UHC Advanced fibers allow designers to use thin-walled tubing. The end result? UHC Advanced frames are 20% lighter while remaining just as stiff and strong.
Felt Z4 2011
Felt Z4 2011 road bike with 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’s why some of Felt’s ProTour riders choose carbon fiber Z bikes for rugged European races. The Z4’s UHC Advanced carbon fiber frame is matched by the precise, reliable performance of Shimano Ultregra components and a Mavic Ksyrium wheelset.
| Finish: |
Gloss Clear & DuPont White |
| Sizes: |
700c x 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm |
| Weight: |
16.83lbs/7.65kg |
| Frame: |
Felt Classic UHC Advanced MMC Carbon Fiber Frame w/ 3KP Weave, InsideOut Internal Molding Process, External Cable Routing, Forged Aluminum dropouts & replaceable derailleur hanger, 932g |
| Shock: |
n/a |
| Fork: |
Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Fork w/ 3KP Weave; Carbon Fiber 1.125 Steerer tube, Crown, Blades, and Aluminum Dropouts, 398g |
| Headset: |
FSA 1.125 Integrated w/ 25mm Aluminum Cone & 2 X 10mm Aluminum Headset Spacer, 1 x 5mm Aluminum Headset Spacer, Felt Aluminum Top Cap & 7075 Anodized Aluminum Bolt |
| Stem: |
Felt VA Adjustable 6061 3D Forged Ø31.8mm w/ +/-(5, 10, or 15)° Variable Angle Rise, 51cm=80mm, 54cm=90mm, 56cm=100mm, 58cm-61cm=110mm. |
| Handlebar: |
Felt VS 6061 Butted Aluminum Bar w/ Felt Variable Shape Ergonomic Drop, Ø31.8mm, 51cm=400mm, 54cm-56cm=420mm, 58cm-61cm=440mm |
| Grips: |
Felt Gel Ribbon Cork Tape w/ Felt 3D Logo |
| Bar Ends: |
Bubble-Tech F Icon End Plugs |
| Shifters: |
Shimano Ultegra STI, 20 speed |
| Front Derailleur: |
Shimano Ultegra braze-on, double |
| Rear Derailleur: |
Shimano Ultegra SS Short Cage |
| Crankset: |
Shimano Ultegra Compact, 50/34T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5mm, 58cm-61cm=175mm |
| Chainwheel |
50/34T |
| Chainguide: |
n/a |
| Bottom Bracket: |
Shimano Hollowtech-II |
| Pedals: |
n/a |
| Chain: |
Shimano 10-Speed |
| Freewheel: |
Shimano Cassette, 11-28T |
| Brake Levers: |
Shimano Ultegra STI |
| Brakes: |
Shimano Ultegra Super SLR Dual Pivot w/ Cartridge Brake Shoes |
| Cables: |
Shimano SLR Brake & SP41 Derailleur |
| Saddle: |
Felt D2 Anatomic Road Saddle w/ Double-Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover w/ Cr-Mo rails |
| Seat Post: |
Felt UHC Performance Carbon Fiber Design, Forged Aluminum Head, Twin Side Clamp Bolts, Ø27.2mm, 330mm |
| Seat Post Clamp: |
Ø30.6 6061-AL Forged Aluminum, Cr-Mo 5mm x 0.8mm Bolt, Stainless Steel Nut-Bar. 16 Grams |
| Rims: |
MAVIC Ksyrium Equipe 21mm deep 6106 Aluminum rim, SUP welded, UB Control braking surface, 18H Front, 20H Rear |
| Front Hub: |
MAVIC QRM Aluminum 20H Front hub w/ B101 quick release |
| Rear Hub: |
MAVIC QRM Aluminum 20H Rear hub w/ FTS-L Shimano 10 speed compatible freehub body and B101 quick release |
| Spokes: |
MAVIC Ksyrium Equipe Stainless Steel Bladed, Butted, Straight Pull, Laced radial Front; Laced ISOPulse Rear; Brass Spoke Nipples |
| Tires: |
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700c x 25c, 60tpi |
| Fenders: |
n/a |
| Kickstand: |
n/a |
| Accessories: |
n/a |
About Felt Bicycles
At Felt, our mission is simple: To design, develop, and deliver the best bicycles in the world. Period.
Our roots go back more than 20 years, to the man whose name appears on the downtube. It all started in the late 1980’s when Jim Felt, an ace motocross mechanic at the time, designed and built a triathlon bike for motocross star Johnny O’Mara. Johnny was competing in triathlons for training and asked Jim to build him a new tri bike.
Since then, the Felt brand has grown well beyond its racing roots, but the guiding principle remains the same. Every Felt bike – road or off-road, high end performance to entry level recreation-is meant to make the cycling experience the best it can be. Whether climbing the steepest peaks of the Tour de France, bombing singletrack trails, racing a first triathlon or commuting to work, each promises uncompromised performance, comfort, and efficiency.
Ten years after he built that first triathlon bike, Jim wanted to expand and make his bikes available to more riders. Enter Bill Duehring and Michael Muellmann. Bill, a bike industry veteran, wanted to be a part of a company that could capitalize on his years of product development experience and strong relationships with suppliers all over the world. Michael owned a successful distribution company in Europe.
A bicycle company had never been established with so much experience from day one. The day Felt incorporated, it had more than 70 years combined experience developing, manufacturing and selling high-quality bicycles. “We don’t want to be the biggest bike company in the world, just the best,” is a maxim often uttered by Jim, Bill and Michael.
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