I am currently living in Japan and am looking to buy either one of these bikes. The ultimate goal is that I will ride across Hokkaido next spring. I liked the Z85 because it has a more upright riding position and besides that its pretty much the same as the F75, BUT... since I am in Japan, the Z85 does not come with Shimano 105 groupset like it does in the States. It comes with Tiagra instead. The F75 however does come with the 105. Other point is I can get the Z85 today and still have some ride time before the snow comes or I have to keep the F75 on a trainer because will get it delivered around Christmas. Should I just go for the z85 or wait for the F75?
recap
Z85
+about $200 american cheaper
+Can get it today
+more upright riding position
-Tiagra instead of 105
F75
+newest Shimano 105 components
+a bit lighter
+"faster"
-+pricier but 200 for those components is fair?
-Have to wait until December to get it.
Any advice will help. Thank you.
recap
Z85
+about $200 american cheaper
+Can get it today
+more upright riding position
-Tiagra instead of 105
F75
+newest Shimano 105 components
+a bit lighter
+"faster"
-+pricier but 200 for those components is fair?
-Have to wait until December to get it.
Any advice will help. Thank you.