Felt Z85 Or Specialized Allez Elite
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Felt, because it looks great and the Allez in that red is ugly as hell. I very nearly made the exact same decision but got something completely different second hand at the last minute.
They're very similar on paper and for that money you can't really get a bad bike, so the more sensible answer is to ride them both and see what suits you best. Though finding anywhere near me that stocked Felts proved difficult.
They're very similar on paper and for that money you can't really get a bad bike, so the more sensible answer is to ride them both and see what suits you best. Though finding anywhere near me that stocked Felts proved difficult.
andyfromotley
New Member
- Location
- Otley, west yorks
i started of with a spesh allez about 5 years ago, never regretted it.
Sh4rkyBloke
Jaffa Cake monster
- Location
- Manchester, UK
I too have the Allez Elite. I've only ever had one road bike prior to that and it was the basic Allez... seems fine for me, but I have nothing really to compare it with.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I've seen Sh4rky's Allez and it's very nice. Certainly very smart.....
Sh4rkyBloke
Jaffa Cake monster
- Location
- Manchester, UK
Me or the bike? Oh... okay...fossyant said:
I like the look of Orbea but I'm told they're often specced a bit lower than similarly priced equivalents (in this case all Tiagra instead of Tiagra/105 mix). Me, I wouldn't notice the difference.
Don't know what size you are, but if you can find a 2009 Cube Attempt they're similar looking to the Felt and Orbea and well specced: http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/21207/Cube_Attempt_Bike_2009.
Have you considered the Boardman Road Bikes? They're also very well regarded. The most important thing is how cool it looks and that was the sole reason I didn't get the Allez, I just don't like the red at all
Don't know what size you are, but if you can find a 2009 Cube Attempt they're similar looking to the Felt and Orbea and well specced: http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/21207/Cube_Attempt_Bike_2009.
Have you considered the Boardman Road Bikes? They're also very well regarded. The most important thing is how cool it looks and that was the sole reason I didn't get the Allez, I just don't like the red at all
shippers
Senior Member
- Location
- Sunny Wakefield
I'm looking at replacing my giant defy 4, but I really can't see anything that significantly better about any bike until you get up to about £650 from £475... do the upgraded groups sets make any realistic difference? Saving 100 grams here and there isn't going to make a lot of difference when I weight 100kgs!
matt.cartwright7
New Member
Felt Z85 v Spec Allez Elite v Scott Speedster S30
Hi,
I am looking at these bikes as they are options on my cycle to work scheme and are at the right price point for my first road bike. I am going to sort out a test ride of these at my local evans cycles ASAP but some advice would be much appreciated.
They are all pretty similar in spec (almost identical) and if I am being honest I like the look of the felt best of the 3 BUT they come with Alex R500 rims as standard and from looking at various reviews of these bikes there seems to be an issue with these rims (or alex rims in general!). Some situation with continually breaking spokes. These rims are on Felt hubs (if it makes any difference to being on other hubs) and to be honest it is the only thing I am dubious about as I dont fancy forking out straight away on new rims if the standard ones are naff and break easily. Does anyone know if this is a known issue?
The Scott is spec'd well for the price and has tiagra groupset throughout (as do the other bikes) but the scott has a 105 rear derailleur (bonus!) and Alex race 28 rims (possible downside?!).
My head says go for the allez but for looks I cant help but like the felt and scott. I'll ride them soon but as I say, anyone with any advice would be great!
Thanks,
Matt
Hi,
I am looking at these bikes as they are options on my cycle to work scheme and are at the right price point for my first road bike. I am going to sort out a test ride of these at my local evans cycles ASAP but some advice would be much appreciated.
They are all pretty similar in spec (almost identical) and if I am being honest I like the look of the felt best of the 3 BUT they come with Alex R500 rims as standard and from looking at various reviews of these bikes there seems to be an issue with these rims (or alex rims in general!). Some situation with continually breaking spokes. These rims are on Felt hubs (if it makes any difference to being on other hubs) and to be honest it is the only thing I am dubious about as I dont fancy forking out straight away on new rims if the standard ones are naff and break easily. Does anyone know if this is a known issue?
The Scott is spec'd well for the price and has tiagra groupset throughout (as do the other bikes) but the scott has a 105 rear derailleur (bonus!) and Alex race 28 rims (possible downside?!).
My head says go for the allez but for looks I cant help but like the felt and scott. I'll ride them soon but as I say, anyone with any advice would be great!
Thanks,
Matt
I had alook at the Felt Z85 but did not like the chicken levers that i think come as standard.In the end went for Orbea Aqua TTG CT with a choice of 4 colours,Double or Compact chain ring and the forks cut to a height to fit me i felt alot more in control of the build.Also the only bike to come with pedals LOOK KEO EASY.