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Felt ZW25
Felt ZW25
Felt Z45
Felt Z45
Brand
Felt
Felt
Model
Felt ZW25
Felt Z45
Price (MSRP)
$1599
$1799
Weight
User Rating
0/0 votes
2.7/3 votes

Felt ZW25, Felt Z45 Frameset

Sizes
Petite (650c), Small, Medium, Tall?
700c x 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm?
Frame
FELT FIT WOMEN Specific Custom Super-light Custom Butted 7005 Aluminum with Smooth Welding and Carbon Seat Stays, CNC Head Tube & BB Shell, Forged Dropout and Replaceable Hanger.
FELT Classic Racing Specific Geometry. HM High Modulus Modular Carbon Fiber Frame, Forged Dropout & Replaceable Hanger.
Frame Material
aluminum
carbon
Front Suspension
"FELT FIT WOMEN 1.3 HM High Modulus Carbon Design with 3k Finish, Carbon Blades, Crown, 1 1/8"" Steerer, and Aluminum Dropouts with FELT Compression Device
"FELT 1.4 HM High Modulus Carbon Design with 3K Finish, Carbon Blades, Crown & 1 1/8"" Steerer, Aluminum Dropouts with FELT Compression Device
Rear Suspension
n/a
n/a

Felt ZW25, Felt Z45 Wheels

Wheels
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Foldable 700c x 23c
Vittoria Zaffiro Foldable 700c x 25c
Rims
MAVIC CXP-22S Aluminum Rim with eyelets, Machined UB Control Braking Surface and Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front
MAVIC CXP-22N Aluminum Rim with Machined UB Control Braking Surface and Wear Indicator laced 3-Cross Rear, Radial 0-Cross Front
Hubs
Felt Sealed Forged Aluminum with Quick Release, 28H
Felt Sealed Forged Aluminum with Quick Release, 28H
Spokes
DT Champion BLACK Stainless 1.8mm
Stainless 14G

Felt ZW25, Felt Z45 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano ST-R700 STI, 20 Speed w/Short Reach Shim
Shimano Tiagra STI, 18 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 braze-on, double
Shimano Sora braze-on, double
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Crank
FSA VERO Compact, 3 piece, Forged Aluminum, 50/34T; Petite=165mm, Small & Medium=170mm, Tall=172.5mm
Shimano FC-4550-S Compact, 2 piece Forged Aluminum 50/34T; 51cm=170mm, 54cm-60cm=175mm
Cassette
Pedals
n/a
n/a

Felt ZW25, Felt Z45 Components

Saddle
Felt FIT WOMAN Anatomic D2 Double Density Base with pressure releif zone, Custom Cover and Steel Rails
FELT 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle with D2 Double Density Base, Custom Embossed Cover and Hollow Chrome Moly Rails
Seat Post
FELT 1.2 Carbon Fiber, ?
FELT 1.3 Carbon Fiber, ?
Handlebars
FELT FIT WOMAN Road Racing Specific Design, Double Butted 6061 Aluminum with Compact Ergonomic Drop, ?
FELT 2.3 Relaxed Racing Specific Geometery 6061 Aluminum with Ergonomic Drop, ?
Stem
FELT 1.2 6061 Alumnim 3D Forged ?
FELT 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged ?
Headset
"Cane Creek type 1 1/8"" Integrated with 20mm Cone and 3 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack
"Cane Creek type 1 1/8"" Integrated with 20mm Cone and 3 X 7.5mm Spacer Stack
Brakeset
Dual Pivot with Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware and Teflon Bushings
Dual Pivot with Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware and Teflon Bushings
Extras
n/a
n/a




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