Many congratulations to our own Bruce Bell for his win at the VT State TT Championships over the weekend! We made some aero improvements to Bruce’s position and equipment over the winter and Bruce puts in his miles to make sure he was prepared. Bruce rode a Parlee TT with his new Corima wheels and…
This featured bike bargain is the Parlee Z5 built with a SRAM Force group. The Parlee Z5 is unquestionably one of the very nicest riding and best fitting production carbon road frames on the market. Parlee is a specialty builder and their experience in carbon manufacturing is evident throughout the fabrication and design of the…
PARLEE FACTORY TOUR By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT My wife had to make another trip to Boston to visit the harp retail and repair store in Salem. So, I tagged along to take the opportunity to visit the Parlee factory in Beverly, MA. I had visited the factory about 1 1/2…
Mike's Parlee Z3 Cyclocross Owner: Mike Meuse, Service Technician Frame – Parlee Z3 Cyclocross Fork – Alpha Q Carbon Cross Shift Levers – Shimano Dura Ace Brakes- Avid Shorty Ultimate Front Derailleur – Shimano Ultegra Rear Derailleur- Shimano Dura Ace Chain – Shimano Ultegra Cassette – Shimano Ultegra Crankset – Shimano Dura Ace 46-42 Wheels…
Geoff's Parlee Z3 Custom Road Bike Owner: Geoff Hull. Advanced Fit Technician and Product Consultant. Frame – Custom Parlee Z3 Shift Levers – Dura Ace Di2 Brakes – Dura Ace Front Derailleur – Di2 Rear Derailleur – Di2 Chain – Dura Ace Cassette – Dura Ace Crankset – SRM SRAM S975 Power Meter Wheels –…
Mark's Parlee Z2 Road Bike Owner: Mark Saffer. Service Manager. Peabody, MA Frame – Parlee Z2 Fork – Enve 1.0 Shift Levers – SRAM Red Brakes – SRAM Red Front Derailleur – SRAM Red Rear Derailleur – SRAM Red Chain – SRAM Red Cassette – SRAM Red Crankset – Zipp Vuma Quad Wheels – Enve…
Dean's Parlee Z5 SL Owner: Dean Phillips. Co-owner Fit Werx2 Frame – Parlee Z5 SL Fork – Enve Composites 1.0 Shift Levers – SRAM Red Brakes – THM Fibula Carbon Front Derailleur – SRAM Red Rear Derailleur – SRAM Red Chain – SRAM Red Cassette – SRAM Red Crankset – SRM Power Meter Wheels –…
With frames starting under $2500, Parlee Cycles 2010 line didn’t need much changed for 2011 as they have always been a leading edge company. However, many people still don’t know about this great specialty builder out of MA who continues to design and build some of the finest carbon fiber bicycles made right here in…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Press Fit Bottom Bracket Technology What are the advantages/drawbacks of the new “press-fit” bottom brackets and cranks? Which “press fit” size is the best and can a current bike be converted? Ted Hi Ted, First a brief history – “Press-fit”, or “Integrated”, bottom brackets…
2010 Felt Z4 – At $2999 with a full 2010 Ultegra 6700 group and Felt’s UHM (Ultra High Modulus) carbon frame, the Felt Z4 comes out hundreds of dollars less than many of its direct competitors. Many people also think it is one of the best looking bikes in its category as well… If you…
Parlee Cycles Short Video Overview
Parlee makes some of the nicest stock and custom carbon fiber frames on the market and the Parlee Manufacturer Profile has just been updated on our site for 2010. Road Riders: Be sure to check out the brand new Z5 road frames – one of our favorite stock frames for 2010 as it offers an…