Showcase: Parlee Z1 Custom Paint - Red Panels
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We had a custom bike project this summer, and this is the result. Kevin Saunders ordered a custom Parlee Z1 to showcase the best we could offer regarding a custom frame, custom paint and "best of the best" equipment. We specified Dave Sem of Sem Custom Paint to execute a $2,100 custom paintjob, and he delivered an exquisite example of his ability. Parlee built the frame to support Kevin's 208 lb weight and 1500 watt sprint power, and the frame still weighed only 1050 grams. We specified an Alpha Q fork to carry the load, and supplied Parlee with the exact dimensions of the bike as we had Precision Laser Fitting data.
Zero Gravity brakes mounted on Alpha Q fork
While the bike is designed to be a lightweight "hill bike" for a 208 lb rider, we were asked by Parlee to loan the bike to them for display in the Interbike convention in Las Vegas. This is a huge trade show for bicycle manufacturers and buyers, and while we won't have customers seeing the bike, we are honored to be able to showcase our bike building ability in their display. This meant that we substituted two components on the bike to give a little more drama. The bike is shown here with an AX Lightness Phoenix saddle and their setback seatpost. The weight limit on their components is 185 lbs, and we would like to limit it to 165 lbs, just in case.
AX Lightness Phoenix saddle. This is a strikingly beautiful saddle. Note how the lines of the AX Lightness seatpost flow with the saddle.
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