American Flyer Z-1 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | American Flyer |
| Model | Z-1 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 650 X 20c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole HED J-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Aero Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace TT-Tri With Aero-link Bridge |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 105 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/54 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Down-tube |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
American Flyer Z-1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of American Flyer Z-1
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Titanium |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
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American Flyer Z-1 bike review
American Flyer produced the Z-1 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,480.00.
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 Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by HED J-2, 28-hole/32-hole. American Flyer equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride American Flyer used 3Al/2.5V titanium with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Syntace TT-Tri with aero-link bridge 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, 42/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 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.