American Flyer Z-1 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand American Flyer
Model Z-1
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories American Flyer Z-1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
HED J-2
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Bladed
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Tapered With 6Al and 4V Titanium
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Stratos
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya Pro Extreme
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Down-tube
Rear gear set 11 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

American Flyer Z-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of American Flyer Z-1

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Carbon
Selle Royal Eclipse
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


American Flyer Z-1 bike review

American Flyer produced the Z-1 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,350.00.
Z-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters) and 59 cm (centimeters).
American Flyer Road Z-1 can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by HED J-2, 32-hole. American Flyer equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride American Flyer used 3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Syntace Stratos high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Z-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya Pro Extreme chain that is easily replaceable as stated by American Flyer, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra down-tube gear shift levers.