Lingo is WIRED Magazine Editors’ Pick

Bikes compare: Felt Z45 , Cannondale Six 5


Compare Compare to:  Trek 2.3
Compare Compare to:  Trek 2.3 WSD
Compare Compare to:  Trek XO 1
Compare Compare to:  Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double
Compare Compare to:  Cannondale Six 5


Compare Compare to:  Trek 2.3
Compare Compare to:  Trek 2.3 WSD
Compare Compare to:  Trek XO 1
Compare Compare to:  Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double
Compare Compare to:  Felt ZW25
  
Felt Z45
Felt Z45
Cannondale Six 5
Cannondale Six 5
Brand
Felt
Cannondale
Model
Felt Z45
Cannondale Six 5
Price (MSRP)
$1799
$1750
Weight
User Rating
2.7/3 votes
0/1 votes

Felt Z45, Cannondale Six 5 Frameset

Sizes
700c x 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm?
48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
Frame
FELT Classic Racing Specific Geometry. HM High Modulus Modular Carbon Fiber Frame, Forged Dropout & Replaceable Hanger.
Six Alloy Carbon
Frame Material
carbon
carbon
Front Suspension
"FELT 1.4 HM High Modulus Carbon Design with 3K Finish, Carbon Blades, Crown & 1 1/8"" Steerer, Aluminum Dropouts with FELT Compression Device
Six Ultra Carbon Blades
Rear Suspension
n/a
N/A

Felt Z45, Cannondale Six 5 Wheels

Wheels
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Foldable 700c x 25c
Maxxis Fuse foldable, 700 X 23c
Rims
MAVIC CXP-22N Aluminum Rim with Machined UB Control Braking Surface and Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front
Shimano WH-RS-10
Hubs
Felt Sealed Forged Aluminum with Quick Release, 28H
Shimano WH-RS-10
Spokes
Stainless 14G
Shimano WH-RS-10

Felt Z45, Cannondale Six 5 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI, 18 Speed
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora braze-on, double
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shimano Ultegra SL
Crank
Shimano FC-4550-S Compact, 2 piece Forged Aluminum 50/34T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-60cm=175mm
Shimano 105, 39/53, Option: Shimano 105 Compact, 34/50
Cassette
Pedals
n/a
N/A

Felt Z45, Cannondale Six 5 Components

Saddle
FELT 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle with D2 Double Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover and Hollow Chrome Moly Rails
San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post
FELT 1.3 Carbon Fiber, ?
Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Handlebars
FELT 2.3 Relaxed Racing Specific Geometery 6061 Aluminum with Ergonomic Drop, ?
Control Tech Elite Compact
Stem
FELT 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged ?
Cannondale C4
Headset
"Cane Creek type 1 1/8"" Integrated with 20mm Cone and 3 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack
Integrated w/ 25mm alloy top cover
Brakeset
Dual Pivot with Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware and Teflon Bushings
Tektro R520 Dual Pivot
Extras
n/a
Gel Handlebar Wrap




$ $