Felt F5 2011 Bike

John37

I noticed that Eurocyles have a sale on these bikes i.e reduced from €2 to €1800 and was wondering if anyone else has one and what are their opinions onit. Also would the slope of the frame be considered relaxed as thats what I am after not an out and out racing bike.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-felt-f5-11-40661

Also I have narrowed down my search for bike between this and the specialised Roulaix with the tiagra 10 speed components for the same price. Both pacakges will include pedals and shoes thrown in.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/product/review-shimano-tiagra-10-speed-transmission-12-45513

Whick would look the best deal? Advice would be very much appreciated

pointer28

From what I know the Felt F series is their aggressive race bike while the Felt Z series is their relaxed touring bike more similar to the Specialized Roubaix.

FWIW I have a Felt Z100 and like it a lot. Obviously it's a €750 bike and you're looking at a €2000 bike, but it's comfortable and does what it says on the tin. When I do upgrade eventually, I intend to keep my Z100 as a winter bike and upgrade the components as they break, that's how much I like it.

Checkout the Felt Z6, I've seen a few in shops and they look lovely.

fat bloke

Felt's F series are their race bikes. The "Z"'s are their relaxed geometry sportive bikes. I've an F1 and the geometry is pretty traditional and aggressive.

chakattack

That bike radar review is ridiculously over the top. No one passed us on Wednesday night therefore it's great

Nice bike but you can get much nicer for 1800 bucks from the likes or Canyon or Rose.

John37

chakattack wrote: »

That bike radar review is ridiculously over the top. No one passed us on Wednesday night therefore it's great

Nice bike but you can get much nicer for 1800 bucks from the likes or Canyon or Rose.

I might plump for the Roubaix. It has a 2012 version of Tiagra groupset on it which is supposed to be comparable to the 2011 groupset. Does anyone know if this is right? I will not be racing on it but using it for weekend training, sportives and the odd day commuting so should I not be to concened about the groupset and focus more on the comfort aspect

Seve OB

pointer28 wrote: »

Checkout the Felt Z6, I've seen a few in shops and they look lovely.

Thats what I drive and I love it got it for 1350 in eurocycles, its last years model, i think it went up a little this year

Inquitus

I have a Z6 and its great for Sportifs, but its a bit too upright for racing imo, but as a bike its been great.

Bunnyhopper

This strikes me as pretty good value:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/look-566-apex-special-edition/

manwithaplan

fat bloke wrote: »

I've an F1 and the geometry is pretty traditional and aggressive.

I've one too. It's as traditional and aggressive as a saturday night punch-up.

brasshead

pointer28 wrote: »

FWIW I have a Felt Z100 and like it a lot. Obviously it's a €750 bike and you're looking at a €2000 bike, but it's comfortable and does what it says on the tin. When I do upgrade eventually, I intend to keep my Z100 as a winter bike and upgrade the components as they break, that's how much I like it.

Have exactly the same bike and intention. It's a great bike, though I would like to exchange the triple for either a standard double or compact as soon as I can.