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Felt ZW25
Felt ZW25
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Brand
Felt
Giant
Model
Felt ZW25
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Price (MSRP)
$1599
$1725
Weight
User Rating
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Felt ZW25, Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 Frameset

Sizes
Petite (650c), Small, Medium, Tall?
XS,S,M,L,XL
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.
Alliance Composite/Aluminum Technology
Frame Material
aluminum
aluminum
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
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Rear Suspension
n/a

Felt ZW25, Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 Wheels

Wheels
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Foldable 700c x 23c
Michelin Speedium 2, 700x25 Folding
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 CXP22
Hubs
Felt Sealed Forged Aluminum with Quick Release, 28H
Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
Spokes
DT Champion BLACK Stainless 1.8mm
SAPIM Race, 14/15g

Felt ZW25, Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano ST-R700 STI, 20 Speed w/Short Reach Shim
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 braze-on, double
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS Short Cage
Shimano 105
Crank
FSA VERO Compact, 3 piece, Forged Aluminum, 50/34T; Petite=165mm, Small & Medium=170mm, Tall=172.5mm
FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 34/50
Cassette
Pedals
n/a
Crank Brothers Smarty

Felt ZW25, Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 Components

Saddle
Felt FIT WOMAN Anatomic D2 Double Density Base with pressure releif zone, Custom Cover and Steel Rails
Giant Performance Road, Men's
Seat Post
FELT 1.2 Carbon Fiber, ?
Giant Composite, 27.2
Handlebars
FELT FIT WOMAN Road Racing Specific Design, Double Butted 6061 Aluminum with Compact Ergonomic Drop, ?
Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 31.8
Stem
FELT 1.2 6061 Alumnim 3D Forged ?
Giant Alloy 4-bolt
Headset
"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
Tektro R530 Dual Pivot
Extras
n/a




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