Finally! Pictures of N+1
10-12-11, 06:10 PM
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Finally! Pictures of N+1
Picked it up Sunday -- 2011 Felt Z4 -- full Ultegra with 50/34 chainrings and 11-28 ten speed cassette.
Specialized Toupé Expert saddle
Everything else is stock. Not sure about the white tires.
Attempted a ride on Monday but the rain started and I had to abort.
Did my usual 33 mile ride to Stone Mountain today. Wow!! What a ride!!
Specialized Toupé Expert saddle
Everything else is stock. Not sure about the white tires.
Attempted a ride on Monday but the rain started and I had to abort.
Did my usual 33 mile ride to Stone Mountain today. Wow!! What a ride!!
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
10-12-11, 06:29 PM
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Nice ride. I have a Z85 and couldn't wait to get rid of the white tires on that. As soon as they were worn, I replaced with all black. Looks much nicer.
10-12-11, 06:48 PM
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Nice! Good move upgrading to full Ultegra. The tires probably won't stay white for long. 
10-12-11, 07:04 PM
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You bet I do.
My Litespeed is full Ultegra. I've loved it since day one. I hope this new bike will be just as great.
My Litespeed is full Ultegra. I've loved it since day one. I hope this new bike will be just as great.
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10-12-11, 09:07 PM
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Nice bike! I cast a vote for a white Toupe' Expert saddle, to match the bar tape. 
10-12-11, 09:12 PM
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Didn't you get a new Specialized not long ago and find it uncomfortable? I'm assuming you decided to make a change... inquiring minds want to know!
Whatever the case... I do like the lines and color of that Felt!
Whatever the case... I do like the lines and color of that Felt!
10-12-11, 09:49 PM
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10-12-11, 10:16 PM
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As a fellow unabashed fan of Shimano Ultegra I know you will love it! Enjoy and ride it hard!!
10-13-11, 12:09 AM
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I've never had a bike with Ultegra. I went from Athena friction to an 8 yr. layoff to Dura Ace. Is there any discernible difference between Ultegra and Dura Ace or is it just a weight thing?
10-13-11, 06:22 AM
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I see BD already answered that for me, but I've already had some interest from a couple of locals about taking the Specialized off my hands.
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10-13-11, 07:38 AM
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Great bike! congrads.
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10-13-11, 01:37 PM
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In my mind- I thought that you were a Bar level with saddle rider--After the comments about the Tarmac I suppose. But that bike looks as though it has a comfy set up-for me. Just shows that if the ride is right- the set up will be right too.
And hate to say it- The white tyres do not look out of place--But should be replaced with black when required.
Nice bike.
And hate to say it- The white tyres do not look out of place--But should be replaced with black when required.
Nice bike.
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10-13-11, 01:48 PM
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I'm okay with the white tires too, and very much in favor of Ultegra since I find it almost as good as the mechanical Dura-Ace (and the Ultegra Di2 is supposed to be superior to the Dura Ace Di2). From the look of the levers, yours is probably mechanical and not electronic.
Should be a very fast bike and climb well too!
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Should be a very fast bike and climb well too!
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10-13-11, 06:23 PM
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Great looking bike the Felt brand is really popular around here (SF Bay Area). Happy riding!
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Ahhhh, that new bike smell.... Looks good, now you just need to ride it, lots.