I delivered a Parlee Z3 earlier today to Pat - who has waited patiently since just after the North American Handmade Bicycle Show for his bike. Well, Pat - I think it's going to be worth the wait! I'm not going to do a lot of writing about it - just let the pictures speak for themselves. But, here's a quick run down of the details. The frame is made-to-measure, working off Pat's 20+ year old custom Bertand, but making a few tweaks to the position; shorter top tube, taller head tube, to improve Pat's position and comfort on the bike. Unidirectional carbon main tubes with 3k woven carbon joints were used.
The components include: Campagnolo Record UT Compact group, Fulcrum Racing 3 wheelset, Campagnolo Record Carbon seatpost, Ritchey WCS Ligic alloy handlebar, Ritchey WCS 4-axis carbon matrix stem, Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow saddle. No compromises! Weight with Shimano Dura Ace pedals: 16.29 lbs!
Excellently color-matched parts - and Racing 3's on a Z3 - it was meant to be...
The components include: Campagnolo Record UT Compact group, Fulcrum Racing 3 wheelset, Campagnolo Record Carbon seatpost, Ritchey WCS Ligic alloy handlebar, Ritchey WCS 4-axis carbon matrix stem, Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow saddle. No compromises! Weight with Shimano Dura Ace pedals: 16.29 lbs!
Excellently color-matched parts - and Racing 3's on a Z3 - it was meant to be...
The Record UT Compact drivetrain. The crankset uses a Hirth-style link; a design borrowed from the automotive industry.
A close-up of the custom Parlee full-carbon front derailleur clamp. Ensured to be perfectly round and provide even clamping force around the circumference of the seat tube to prevent crushing the tube. No detail is overlooked.
A nice head-on shot showing the Campy D-Skeleton brakeset, Chris King headset, and distinctive Parlee headbadge.Enjoy your bike Pat!
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