Choosing between two new old stock carbon road frames usually comes down to budget, size, and the character of the build you want. On one side is a 55 cm Miyata CarbonTech 1000 at USD 429.00, a NOS frame with early bonded carbon construction and alloy lugs. On the other is a 56 cm Felt Z1 at USD 199.95, a NOS bare carbon frame with a BB30 bottom bracket and rim brake layout. Both are road frames, both use carbon, and both are being sold as new old stock, but they serve different riders.
Quick Verdict
For the lower listed price, the Felt Z1 gives you a BB30 carbon frame, rim brake routing, and a matte black/gloss red finish. For the higher listed price, the Miyata CarbonTech 1000 delivers a more unusual early-carbon design with visible alloy lugs and original graphics.
Comparison
| Frame | Listed Price | Size | Material | Condition | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOS Miyata CarbonTech 1000 | USD 429.00 | 55 cm | Carbon Fiber | New other (see details) | Bonded carbon main tubes with alloy lugs and rear triangle |
| Felt Z1 Road Bike Frame | USD 199.95 | 56 cm | Carbon | New | BB30 bottom bracket, rim brake, endurance-oriented geometry |
Where Each Frame Wins
Felt Z1 - The headline is the price: USD 199.95. It uses a BB30 bottom bracket standard and is set up for rim brakes, and the endurance-oriented road geometry points toward comfortable riding. The 56 cm size suits a rider looking for a larger frame.
Miyata CarbonTech 1000 - The visual appeal is its strongest point. It combines carbon-fiber main tubes with aluminum alloy lugs and a polished alloy rear triangle, a construction method that stands out from typical modern carbon frames. The original Miyata CarbonTech 1000 graphics and Miyata-branded rear dropouts remain intact, and the frame is new old stock.
Product Notes
NOS Miyata CarbonTech 1000 55cm Carbon Fiber Road Bike Frame Vintage Japan
If you want a frame that does not look like everything else on the road, this Miyata is the pick. The carbon main tubes are bonded to aluminum lugs, and the polished alloy rear triangle plus intact CarbonTech 1000 graphics make it a distinctive NOS piece. It is listed at USD 429.00. The trade-off is the condition after years of storage: although it has never been built or ridden, the frame shows cosmetic handling/storage wear, especially on the aluminum rear dropouts. At 55 cm, it is the smaller of the two frames in this comparison.
Felt Z1 Road Bike Frame BB30 Rim Brake Matte Black Gloss Red Bare Frame NOS 56cm
The Felt Z1 is the lower-priced option at USD 199.95, and it brings a more conventional NOS carbon frame setup. It uses a BB30 bottom bracket standard and is set up for rim brakes, while the endurance-oriented road geometry points toward comfortable all-day riding. The matte black/gloss red finish fits a straightforward build. The limitation is that this is a raw frame only, so you will need to source all other parts yourself, and exact model year and original full factory spec are not confirmed.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the Miyata CarbonTech 1000 if the look and construction of an early carbon frame matter more than price, and you fit a 55 cm frame. Pick the Felt Z1 if you want a 56 cm NOS carbon frame with a BB30 bottom bracket and the lower listed price.
