PARLEE Z3C CARBON FRAME(MED) REYNOLDS OUZO PRO FORK
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7170433453&ssPageName=ADME:B:\
SS:US:1

PARLEE Z3c Xlarge size (frame,fork and headset)
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SS:US:1

--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "ronwcole" <ronwcole@y...> wrote:
> Z1 with a 3 degree sloping toptube.  New pearl blue decals.  Dave's
> speeddream wheels (Velocity Aerohead rims laced to Tune hubs), Campy
> record, Ouzo Pro Peloton fork.  Way too much bike for me but I love
it!

Ron,

Very nice ride.  Im sure it was worth the wait. How do you like the
wheels?  Dave makes some beauties.

Great looking bike!! Enjoy it! What is the weight?

--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "ronwcole" <ronwcole@y...> wrote:
> Z1 with a 3 degree sloping toptube.  New pearl blue decals.  Dave's
> speeddream wheels (Velocity Aerohead rims laced to Tune hubs), Campy
> record, Ouzo Pro Peloton fork.  Way too much bike for me but I love it!

Z1 with a 3 degree sloping toptube.  New pearl blue decals.  Dave's
speeddream wheels (Velocity Aerohead rims laced to Tune hubs), Campy
record, Ouzo Pro Peloton fork.  Way too much bike for me but I love it!

Anyone had a chance to try the Parlee shorts and if so hows the
chamois?
--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, Ron Cole <ronwcole@y...> wrote:
> I agree with Doug.  I prefer a snugger fit and normally wear a
large.  The Parlee large fit accordingly.
>
> gtrossi <gtrossi@w...> wrote:So does anyone actually have a Parlee
jersey? How do the sizes run?
>
>
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They run small... At least in the shoulders.  If you like a tighter fit then go
with your normal size.  If you want a bit more room, go up a size.

Doug
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Subject: [PARLEEbikes] Parlee Jerseys


So does anyone actually have a Parlee jersey? How do the sizes run?






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So does anyone actually have a Parlee jersey? How do the sizes run?

The link does not work on my message to the photos. You will find them
here:
All Albums   | Photo Albums > Your Ride! > Alan257 upgrade

Hello everyone! I just did a little upgrading. I upgraded to dura ace
10 speed w/ a cordless Flight Deck, Zero Gravity brakes, FSA K Force
cranks. I went on my first ride and I love it!!! The brakes are
wonderful and have incredible stopping power and the new dura ace
shifts like silk. I have posted photos:

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/parleebikes/lst?&.dir=/Your+Ride!/Alan257+u\
pgrade&.src=gr&.view=t&.url=http%3a//us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13810713/Your%2b\
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PS: I am trying to get back into race shape but I need some more time
after my knee surgery. Oh well!

Now that I have some serious miles on the Z1x and my body is
adjusted to the new fit, I can only say the bike is phenominal. Fits
and rides like the thoroughbred it is. No more chronic back pain
despite raising the saddle over an inch and lowering the bars by 1
cm. No problems with the FSA Mega Exo Compact that some others have
had, the Toppos are great, and the BioMorphe bars are exceptional.
Well worth the long wait.



--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "gtrossi" <gtrossi@w...> wrote:
>
> After a long wait and a slight detour to Chicago, my Z1x hit the
LBS
> last night. Beautiful with the silver decals.
>
> Details:
> Ouzo Pro Lite
> CK Headset
> Toppolino wheelset
> Mich. Pro Race 2 (black)
> Ritchy WSC stem
> 3T, BioMorphe bars
> DA 10
> FSA SL-K MegaExo Compact crankset (34-50)
> Easton EC90 Zero Setback post
> Fizik Aliante saddle
>
> Hopefully, it'll be built up by Saturday.

I love the new site! It has a great look to it and it is easy to
navigate through. Good work!
Alan

--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "doug_foster" <doug@p...> wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> Well, the new website (www.parleecycles.com) is up and running.
> While it may not look like much now, the good news is that it is now
> designed so that we can add to it and edit it easily ourselves.
>
> So, we're planning a number of enhancements, such as a gallery, some
> info on custom geometry that has been discussed here, and even an
> FAQ to provide more detail on our frames.
>
> Take a look, and let me know what you think, but be nice... we're
> still new at this.
>
> Doug
>
> --------------------
> Doug Foster
> PARLEE Cycles
> doug@p...

Hey all,

Well, the new website (www.parleecycles.com) is up and running.
While it may not look like much now, the good news is that it is now
designed so that we can add to it and edit it easily ourselves.

So, we're planning a number of enhancements, such as a gallery, some
info on custom geometry that has been discussed here, and even an
FAQ to provide more detail on our frames.

Take a look, and let me know what you think, but be nice... we're
still new at this.

Doug

--------------------
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PARLEE Cycles
doug@...

If you have not done so please take a look and vote in one of our many
online polls: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/PARLEEbikes/polls

I took my Z2 out yesterday for it's first ride. I have been lax since
having it built and havent used my rollers, so it really was the first
ride. It was a 20 mile loop with plenty of hills. It was a beutiful,
sunny, if a little windy 54 degrees. I probably  could have gotten
away without all the clothes I was wearing, but I was comfortable.

Riding along the river was simply stunning. After a winters
hibernation the burn in my lungs felt like freedom. My bike fit like a
glove, all of the work that my LBS went through to fit me surely paid
off. I could only sense the need for a slight twist to my saddle to
compensate for my crooked hips.

My change over from SPD to speedplay X2's was the most trying part of
getting used to the bike. For th elife of me I couldnt get snapped in
before taking off at lights. Once underway, snapping in became a
little easier. Big learning curve coming up, I can tell. I also
noticed that the chain stays seem to be thicker that I am used to and
had to be careful not to hit them with my heels, and since my pedals
are not spring centered and free floating it cant be helped with a
cleat adjustment

The overall ride was what I had expected, going from a steel Waterford
to a carbon bike. All of my expectations were set when I did all of my
testriding, I knew what to expect. The only difference was the superb
fit...it really changes the ride considerably.

The new Arione saddle was a big step up from my anatomic saddle; very
comfortable, easy on my nuts. The FSA mega exo crank was invisible,
the only comparison I have is to my Chorus crank which was noisy as
hell. I dont know enough to say whether it is stiff of whatever, but
it works and it looks cool(since we're being honest).

I had the bike built up with a set of velocity wheels, 32 in the front
and 36 in the rear, so they are pretty stout (heavy) but with my own
weight (220) I wanted something I could abuse.

I plan om giving it another 100 miles or so and I will go through it
and tweak the things that may need it.

I didnt ride long enough or fast enough to evaluate much more than my
immediate comfort, and I didnt have my HRM on so I dont know what my
speed or cadence was, but for my first ride it was enough just to feel
my body moving.

In the May 2005 of Bicycling there is an article on the Z1x, here is a
link to a scan of the article:
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/parleebikes/vwp?.dir=/&.src=gr&.dnm=parlee_\
\
article.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/parleebikes/lst\
\
%3f%26.dir=/%26.src=gr%26.view=t
Enjoy!

Gtrossi asks:
>> Does anyone grease the water bottle bolt? I was going to use
>> AntiSeize, but I'm concerned about it harming the frame and/or the
>> cf bottle cages I got for the new steed.

Here at PARLEE we don't, and haven't had any problems.
The stud and dome nuts are both Stainless Steel, and shouldn't give
you any problems.  That said, on a clear-coated frame, the AntiSeize
won't cause any problems other then a big potential mess.

Doug Foster
PARLEE Cycles

Does anyone grease the water bottle bolt? I was going to use
AntiSeize, but I'm concerned about it harming the frame and/or the
cf bottle cages I got for the new steed.
Thanks

Thanks for such a detailed and informative review. I really apprciate
it.
Cheers.
Alan

--- J T <jrrepo@...> wrote:
> I have recently spec'ed my bike (expected April sometime) with the
> FSA SLK - and, this changed my entire build.  Originally going for
> the Campy Chorus Carbon Compact, but due to the old style wedge
> spindle I am now leaning toward a Shimano configuration with the
> above referenced crankset (Isis-standard bottom bracket).  Why the
> SLK?  At a recent bike show here in Seattle I had a chance to talk
> with the FSA guys (they are based here).  The general concenus is
> that 40-gram savings in weight is not worth the additional spend.  To
> my understanding, the difference between the two is that the K-Force
> is hand laid up and has a nicer visual appeal.  The SLK is
> compression molded around an aluminum sleeve (hence the +40 grams) -
> it still has the good looks of carbon and should compliment your
> Parlee just fine.  The key is that when you order, be sure to spec
> the correct rings - this in not presently listed in the FSA parts
> catalogue - they have three types:  Shimano 9-spd, Shimano 10-spd,
> and
>  Campy CT.  This is important, since each system utilizies a
> different chain and hence has a different corresponding ramp and pin
> design on the rings.
>
> Other things to think about if you are concerned about "optimum"
> front derailleur shifting:  Campy is offering a CT (compact) specific
> derailleur (more curve to the cage for better pick up and release);
> also, IRD is expected to be releasing a USA made compact front
> derailleur this winter / spring.  Don't be surprised if Shimano
> offers something similar next year (just a guess).
>
> Finally - sorry to hear about all the crappy weather everyone has
> been having back east - in Seattle, this is the driest winter in ~30
> years - I have been getting in 100 - 150 mile weeks since late
> December, with a high of 180-miles the first week of March (amount of
> daylight has been the real issue!!!!!).
>
> Alan <alan257@...> wrote:
>
> Carbon Crank recommendations?
> Hi: I want to get some new cranks and could anyone please let me know
> what carbon cranks they would recommend? I was think about the  FSA
> K-FORCE MEGAEXO Crank, does anyone have any experience with them?
> Thanks!
> Alan
>
> PS:
> Knee update: I have been the PT for a few weeks and I am about ready
> to get back on the bike from a 3 month rest and one month since my
> surgery. I am feeling much better, not yet 100%  and I hope that my
> knee problems are in the past.
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Alan,
I have the SL-K MegaExo compact on my Z1x. Only one ride of 35 miles
last Sunday. I was very concerned about the big jump from 34 to 50.
No problems on that end. I did have significant shifting issues on
the casette end. But that was just a set up problem. Once reset, the
shifting was fine for the couple of spins around the block. Not as
crisp as the DA10 53-39, but fine. Agree with ex99125b that they
sure do look nice out of the box.

I'm still trying to get a good photo for my office wall at work as a
reminder of why I work so hard.
tilee

--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, Alan <alan257@y...> wrote:
> Please once you get a chance to ride it let me know what you think.
> Bests,
> Alan
>
> ex99125b <ex99125b@y...> wrote:
>
> alan,
> I have the K Force Mega Exo on my Z2, Havent had a chance to ride
it
> yet, but it looks good.
>
> Great news about the knee
>
> --- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alan257@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Carbon Crank recommendations?
> > Hi: I want to get some new cranks and could anyone please let me
know
> > what carbon cranks they would recommend? I was thinking about
the FSA
> > K-FORCE MEGAEXO Crank, does anyone have any experience with them?
> Thanks!
> > Alan
> >
> > PS:
> > Knee update: I have been the PT for a few weeks and I am about
ready
> > to get back on the bike from a 3 month rest and one month since
my
> > surgery. I am feeling much better, not yet 100% and I hope that
my
> > knee problems are in the past.
>
>
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forgot to say, i posted a picture...should be the last one posted.
--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alan257@y...> wrote:
>
> Carbon Crank recommendations?
> Hi: I want to get some new cranks and could anyone please let me know
> what carbon cranks they would recommend? I was thinking about the FSA
> K-FORCE MEGAEXO Crank, does anyone have any experience with them?
Thanks!
> Alan
>
> PS:
> Knee update: I have been the PT for a few weeks and I am about ready
> to get back on the bike from a 3 month rest and one month since my
> surgery. I am feeling much better, not yet 100% and I hope that my
> knee problems are in the past.

alan,
I have the K Force Mega Exo on my Z2, Havent had a chance to ride it
yet, but it looks good.

Great news about the knee

--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alan257@y...> wrote:
>
> Carbon Crank recommendations?
> Hi: I want to get some new cranks and could anyone please let me know
> what carbon cranks they would recommend? I was thinking about the FSA
> K-FORCE MEGAEXO Crank, does anyone have any experience with them?
Thanks!
> Alan
>
> PS:
> Knee update: I have been the PT for a few weeks and I am about ready
> to get back on the bike from a 3 month rest and one month since my
> surgery. I am feeling much better, not yet 100% and I hope that my
> knee problems are in the past.

alan,
  I have the K Force Mega Exo on my Z2, Havent had a chance to ride it
yet, but it looks good.

Great news about the knee

--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alan257@y...> wrote:
>
> Carbon Crank recommendations?
> Hi: I want to get some new cranks and could anyone please let me know
> what carbon cranks they would recommend? I was thinking about the FSA
> K-FORCE MEGAEXO Crank, does anyone have any experience with them?
Thanks!
> Alan
>
> PS:
> Knee update: I have been the PT for a few weeks and I am about ready
> to get back on the bike from a 3 month rest and one month since my
> surgery. I am feeling much better, not yet 100% and I hope that my
> knee problems are in the past.

Carbon Crank recommendations?
Hi: I want to get some new cranks and could anyone please let me know
what carbon cranks they would recommend? I was thinking about the FSA
K-FORCE MEGAEXO Crank, does anyone have any experience with them? Thanks!
Alan

PS:
Knee update: I have been the PT for a few weeks and I am about ready
to get back on the bike from a 3 month rest and one month since my
surgery. I am feeling much better, not yet 100% and I hope that my
knee problems are in the past.

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> 1. Re: Z1x is in the house!
> From: "quattro1995"
> 2. Re: Z1x is in the house!
> From: "gtrossi"
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> ________________________________________________________________________
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> Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2005 03:17:14 -0000
> From: "quattro1995"
> Subject: Re: Z1x is in the house!
>
>
> Hey, congratulations on your new Parlee. I was wondering how you
> like the 3T Biomorphe bars and the Topolinos. I just ordered Topos
> for my Parlee, thinking about the 3T Biomorphe bars as well,
> appreciate any feedback you can give. Enjoy!--- In
> PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" wrote:
> >
> > Wow! Best of luck with the new Parlee!! You are going to LOVE it!!
> > Please post some photos.
> > Alan
> >
> >
> > --- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "gtrossi" wrote:
> > >
> > > After a long wait and a slight detour to Chicago, my Z1x hit the
> LBS
> > > last night. Beautiful with the silver decals.
> > >
> > > Details:
> > > Ouzo Pro Lite
> > > CK Headset
> > > Toppolino wheelset
> > > Mich. Pro Race 2 (black)
> > > Ritchy WSC stem
> > > 3T, BioMorphe bars
> > > DA 10
> > > FSA SL-K MegaExo Compact crankset (34-50)
> > > Easton EC90 Zero Setback post
> > > Fizik Aliante saddle
> > >
> > > Hopefully, it'll be built up by Saturday.
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2005 09:37:16 -0000
> From: "gtrossi"
> Subject: Re: Z1x is in the house!
>
>
> quattro,
> I only have one 35 mile ride in due to weather. But for shifting
> problems, it was one very sweet ride. How much was the Parlee and
> how much was the topo's- don't know yet. I had her up to 40+ mph
> (steep downhill) and stood and hammered an 11%-12% and wheels were
> stable and solid.
>
> I very much liked the BioMorph bars on the hoods, tops and end of
> drops. As I moved towards the hooks and in the hooks I did have
> clearance problems with my wrists hitting the top of the bars. The
> end of the drops are a long. I did not have knee clearance problems,
> but can imagine that some might when standing and sprinting.
>
> I recently started playing with doing short uphill sprints while
> standing and in the drops. Definate wrist clearance problems.
>
> Looking out the window, it may be a while before I get more miles
> in. I'll update the review as I get saddle time on the Parlee.
>
>
>
> --- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "quattro1995"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey, congratulations on your new Parlee. I was wondering how you
> > like the 3T Biomorphe bars and the Topolinos. I just ordered Topos
> > for my Parlee, thinking about the 3T Biomorphe bars as well,
> > appreciate any feedback you can give. Enjoy!--- In
> > PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" wrote:
> > >
> > > Wow! Best of luck with the new Parlee!! You are going to LOVE
> it!!
> > > Please post some photos.
> > > Alan
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "gtrossi"
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > After a long wait and a slight detour to Chicago, my Z1x hit
> the
> > LBS
> > > > last night. Beautiful with the silver decals.
> > > >
> > > > Details:
> > > > Ouzo Pro Lite
> > > > CK Headset
> > > > Toppolino wheelset
> > > > Mich. Pro Race 2 (black)
> > > > Ritchy WSC stem
> > > > 3T, BioMorphe bars
> > > > DA 10
> > > > FSA SL-K MegaExo Compact crankset (34-50)
> > > > Easton EC90 Zero Setback post
> > > > Fizik Aliante saddle
> > > >
> > > > Hopefully, it'll be built up by Saturday.
>
>
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quattro,
I only have one 35 mile ride in due to weather. But for shifting
problems, it was one very sweet ride. How much was the Parlee and
how much was the topo's- don't know yet. I had her up to 40+ mph
(steep downhill) and stood and hammered an 11%-12% and wheels were
stable and solid.

I very much liked the BioMorph bars on the hoods, tops and end of
drops. As I moved towards the hooks and in the hooks I did have
clearance problems with my wrists hitting the top of the bars. The
end of the drops are a long. I did not have knee clearance problems,
but can imagine that some might when standing and sprinting.

I recently started playing with doing short uphill sprints while
standing and in the drops. Definate wrist clearance problems.

Looking out the window, it may be a while before I get more miles
in. I'll update the review as I get saddle time on the Parlee.



--- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "quattro1995"
<m.morrismarks@c...> wrote:
>
> Hey, congratulations on your new Parlee. I was wondering how you
> like the 3T Biomorphe bars and the Topolinos. I just ordered Topos
> for my Parlee, thinking about the 3T Biomorphe bars as well,
> appreciate any feedback you can give. Enjoy!--- In
> PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alan257@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Wow! Best of luck with the new Parlee!! You are going to LOVE
it!!
> > Please post some photos.
> > Alan
> >
> >
> > --- In PARLEEbikes@yahoogroups.com, "gtrossi" <gtrossi@w...>
wrote:
> > >
> > > After a long wait and a slight detour to Chicago, my Z1x hit
the
> LBS
> > > last night. Beautiful with the silver decals.
> > >
> > > Details:
> > > Ouzo Pro Lite
> > > CK Headset
> > > Toppolino wheelset
> > > Mich. Pro Race 2 (black)
> > > Ritchy WSC stem
> > > 3T, BioMorphe bars
> > > DA 10
> > > FSA SL-K MegaExo Compact crankset (34-50)
> > > Easton EC90 Zero Setback post
> > > Fizik Aliante saddle
> > >
> > > Hopefully, it'll be built up by Saturday.