Felt’s Z4 Disc is the brand’s entry into the disc-equipped endurance road bike category – that new platform of choice for sportive and gran fondo riders – but shouldn't be discounted by those wanting a racier ride.
Boasting full SRAM hydraulics and the American brand’s wide-ratio WiFli gearing, the Felt Z4 could be the ideal ride for those wanting to spin up mountains with all-day comfort and descend with rotor-inspired confidence.
- Highs: Stiff frame with decent damping, perfectly specced for hilly terrain, wide set-up options
- Lows: Discs can rub, wheels a bit heavy, compact gears spin out at speed
- Buy if: You want to tame mountains without giving away racing performance
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The Z4’s UHC Performance carbon frame is comfortable without feeling soggy. It’s not the most cushioned bike in the endurance road class, but aided by 25mm rubber and amply padded bars, road buzz is efficiently dissipated to give a generally smooth ride so your hands won’t jitter to the point of irritation. The upside to the bike not giving away bags of stiffness is that despite it's place in Felt's 'endurance' range, it still feels racy with superb power transfer.
The Z4 handles beautifully and the WiFli gearing's massive range means any mountain is conquerable
Compared to Felt's AR's range, the Z4 has a marginally slacker head angle, a taller head tube and a longer wheelbase. Combined with the ergonomic bars and sticky Mavic tyres, controlling the Z4 is predictable, stable and accurate. To say that it's simple to keep the machine in check is unfair as regardless of riding conditions or the twistiness of descents, it's not ever come close to the point of straying out of control.
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