Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |
|
Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)
| |
User Reviews
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Robert
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 8, 2012
Strengths: I love the geometry - I actually will ride more often in the drops when I want now. It is fast and responsive - and with full ultegra components shifting and braking are incredibly smooth and reliable.... It looks pretty good too ( I have the 2011). As the previous reviewer noted, I find it climbs fast as well - leaving young guys on more expensive bikes behind! I have done my fair share of rides in the 120k range this year, and really, the geometry is amazing for the longer rides, and even when you get up the next morning to go again. I find it is great for a 50k sprint as well. acceleration is outstanding, and cornering is solid. It is all stock, with the addition of matching ultegra pedals.Weaknesses: Really none that I have noted after about 2500k.Bottom Line: After a week or two of riding, I tweaked the seat height and moved it back. I also adjusted the handle bar angle - and have found a real sweet spot. It wants to fly and to date has not disappointed.
The finish is good, with consistency throughout. Quality is solid. Just did a 100k with the 25 other riders - mostly Pinarello, Trek 5 series and high end Cervelo and Specialized - I was the only Felt in the group....and to be honest, the price point for full carbon, full ultegra Felt Z4 was much less than many others I rode with - yet I stayed near the front all day, including climbs... and I am NOT the youngest. I highly recommend the Z geometry for those wanted a fast, stable road bike, fast, and also just a little more relaxed from a full F series. I also do NOT regret going for full Ultegra - what a difference.
Favorite Ride: Muskoka - southwood rode to Bala
Purchased At: Cycles Fleury in Mon
Similar Products Used: Giant, Trek, Gary Fisher
Overall Rating: Value Rating:
Submitted by
jasonandrew76
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: July 14, 2012
Strengths: All around performance machine
Good value
LOOKS AWESOMEWeaknesses: ZERO!!!!!Bottom Line: I was one of the first 2012 z4 owners. I got the bike last sept/oct and have put over 3000 miles on her. I am 6'4 220 pounds and this bike is AWESOME for a Clyde. The bike does have the "relaxed" Z geometry, but dont let that fool you folks who like to get racy on your group rides. This frame has seen many a professional tour including the TDF. It also climbs like a billy goat. I did The Assault on Mt Mitchell and its 11000 ft of climbing back in May and this bike helped make that a great experience. Pack riding, sprinting, climbing, descending.....it's all good on this bike. I also get tons of compliments on the look of this bike. There are so many little details you just have to see in person. Pictures don't do it justice.
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: West Chester cyclery
Similar Products Used: Cervelo dual
Overall Rating: Value Rating:
Submitted by
severianDate Reviewed: March 12, 2012
Strengths: stiffness
smooth ride, better than steel (hard to believe , eh?)
relaxed geometry
price is not bad for the Ultegra drivetrain
Weaknesses: ABSOLUTELY NONE. I can complain about the cheap breaks and the seat but who cares. The frame and drive train are magnificent.Bottom Line: I purchased the Z4 2012. For one year I shopped for a smooth ride bike for my now 55 year old body. I had a quality steel bike that was super smooth but the normal race geometry. The Z4 has proven to be smoother and more efficient than the steel frame. This bike sprints like a monster. I needed no adjustments on the fitting of the bike. The bike is already outfitted with an Ultegra drive train so no upgrade is needed. The brakes are the cheap and heavy Shimano 105's but that will soon be replaced. If ur over the 50 year old range I highly recommended this frame. The Z series was made for long rides and comfort is at a maximum degree. This is not a race geometry. U will be more upright. Be advised. At my age , upright is alright with me. Thanks Felt for offering this series. Many bike companies are abandoning the old racer types like myself for the more aggressive race geometry. Felt has stayed true to all types of riders..
Overall Rating: Value Rating:
Submitted by
BikeNovice
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 30, 2011
Strengths: Stiff, fast, light.Weaknesses: None that I've found.Bottom Line: Just bought this bike on a year-end closeout deal. Love it. Like the reviewer before me, I fitted mine with Ksyrium Elites. This bike is super stiff, responsive, and fast. The only caveat is I'm going to have to get used to rough descents as its stiffness transfers more energy to my arms than my old bike ('07 Giant OCR C3). My frame size must be smaller than the other reviewer's as mine weighs 16.49lbs with pedals and water cages.
Other bikes I tried were Specialized's '12 Rubaix and '12 Tarmac, several '11 and '12 Trek Madones, and '11 Giant TCR Advanced
Favorite Ride: Marin Century
Price Paid:
$2656.00
Purchased At: Sports Basement, San
Overall Rating: Value Rating:
Submitted by
Paul
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: September 26, 2011
Strengths: Fast Light 16.61 lbs with pedals, stableBottom Line: wow dast and a pleasure to ride, I did put my Kysrium Elites on it but other than that it is stock, touch the pedal and she go's, I tryed the Specialized Rubiax, Cannondale Synapse and no comparison, this bike when it was fitted took all of 10 minutes just a few adjustments as it just FELT Great, rode this past weekend and it the faster group than usual and every time I looked down I was doing +24 mph in comfort and VERY Stable, I just cant say enough about it
Favorite Ride: any dry road
Purchased At: Winter Garden
|
Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)
| |
Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |
