As the flagship model, the Z1 sets the standard at PARLEE Cycles for our commitment to build each customer a bike that delivers an exceptional experience whether or not you are on back roads, a climb in the mountains, or a stage race. As a bike that excels on every type of terrain, it is the one bike you will want to keep forever. Fusing sublime style and graceful lines with modern materials and unmatched customization options, the Z1 is the pinnacle of the craft. No other frame takes as much time and skill to build. No other carbon frame looks this timeless or rides this beautifully.
Designed from the ground up for custom geometry, Z1s may be customized by 1mm and .1-degree increments to fulfill any custom design from 47cm to 63cm. Custom carbon fiber lug lay-up along with four tube set choices allows the Z1 to be perfectly optimized for each individual rider. New for 2008 is a fixed wheel option for track use or fixed wheel road riding, as well as updated geometry and additional stock and custom sizes, including an option for 650c wheels. Z1s can be built with semi-sloping geometry up to 3 degrees. Optional upgrades include the super light SL tube set, the extra stiff XL tube set and the X woven tube set. The Z1 design is flexible to accommodate just about any rider or riding style - from aggressive triathlete to relaxed randonneur.
Each year, after riding thousands of miles on bikes from all over the world, the editors of Bicycling Magazine select one bike as the ultimate, cost-no-object road bike. The bike they choose is a bike that represents the very best…it’s the bike that you dream about owning. We’re proud that our Z1 is this year’s Bicycling Magazine Editor’s Choice for Dream Road Bike. The Z1 is the first all carbon fiber bike to be awarded this title.
traditional
available from 45 - 63cm
PARLEE uni-directional
SL, XL, X
twin
carbon fiber
carbon fiber
titanium (english thread 68mm)
6/4 titanium
high gloss clear coat
waxed, custom paint
The frame geometry chart shown is PARLEE Cycle’s standard for the Z1. Up to 2cm of head tube extension is included on all (stock and custom) models. Custom geometries include modifications to: top tube length and slope, head tube length, seat angle, head angle, bottom bracket drop, and chainstay length. Top tube slope of 0-3 degrees available on Z1 models. Maximum head tube length on a Z1 Custom is 22.8cm. Please contact your dealer for details.
Each year, after riding thousands of miles on bikes from all over the world, the editors of Bicycling Magazine select one bike as the ultimate, cost-no-object road bike. The bike they choose is a bike that represents the very best…it’s the bike that you dream about owning. We’re proud that our Z1 is this year’s Bicycling Magazine Editor’s Choice for Dream Road Bike. The Z1 is the first all carbon fiber bike to be awarded this title.