PARLEE News & Eventshttp://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/en-US2012-02-04T22:19:33ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Press-Fit 30 to Shimano adapters now shipping!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2012/1/6/press-fit-30-to-shimano-adapters-now-shipping.htmlPARLEE Cycles2012-01-06T19:47:47ZWe are now shipping our Press Fit 30 to Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket cups. These cups allow Shimano cranks to be run in any Press Fit 30 (46mm x 68mm) standard bicycle frame. Similar to the BB30 (42mm x68mm) adapters we released last year, these match the Shimano factory specification for bearing location, so they are very rigid and durable. Bearings and seals are by Enduro. These are available via our online store: http://www.parleecycles.com/store/ or through any of our dealers.

 

 

]]>Boston Globe feature on Ethan Brownhttp://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2011/8/11/boston-globe-feature-on-ethan-brown.htmlPARLEE Cycles2011-08-11T16:45:11ZIn the NewsFollowing his third win in a row at the Gloucester Fishermans Triathlon, PARLEE supported and Lowell, MA based athlete Ethan Brown has a nice write up in the Boston Globe (article here)

]]>Announcing availibility of Internal Di2 wiring!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2011/4/19/announcing-availibility-of-internal-di2-wiring.htmlPARLEE Cycles2011-04-19T15:10:25ZWe are excited to announce that effective today, any PARLEE Z1, Z2, Z3, CX, Tour can be ordered with internal wiring for Shimano Di2. Along with the announcement of this (frequently asked for) feature we are also announcing the immediate availability of Press-Fit 30 (PF30) standard on the Z1, Z2, Z3, CX and Tour models. The larger 46mm, all carbon bottom bracket standard, released last year by SRAM has the widest range of support from crank set vendors and allows for the clean internal routing of the Di2 wiring. Campagnolo 46mm cups are now shipping and Shimano crank sets can be run using Wheels Manufacturing spacers with the SRAM bearings. It is our intention to release our own native Shimano cups as we did when we first launched BB30 on the Z5 range, but we do not have a date yet available.

FAQ:

Can I get English threaded bottom brackets still? Yes, we continue to offer English as a no charge option on the Z1/2/3, CX and Tour models but internal wiring is not available with an English BB as there is simply not enough space for the cables to pass. Elect Press-Fit 30 (PF30) at time of order if internal Di2 wiring is desired or use the standard external cable kit with an English BB.

Is BB30 still available? Technically, yes, but we are recommending Press-Fit 30 as an enhanced version of BB30 on our custom bikes. Bearing installation and service is easier and ultimately the larger bore (46mm vs 42mm) is lighter as the bore removes the sleeve that we needed in our all carbon implementation of BB30 in the Z1/2/3, CX and Tour models.

Can my existing Z1/2/3, CX and Tour be retrofitted for internal Di2? At this time, no. We co-mold in specially designed composite reinforcements inside the tube sections where the Di2 wiring enters the frame. Any Z1/2/3, CX and Tour made prior to April 2011 is not specified with this and should not be retrofitted for internal Di2 wiring.

Is the external Di2 wiring package still available? Yes, we are still offering the dedicated Di2 wiring package that we introduced last year. This can be specified at time of order. The custom battery mount introduced in 2010 is standard in both wiring packages.

What wiring harness do I need for this? Can the frame be pre-wired? We have the complete specs on all the necessary harnesses and we can sell them as part of the frame kit, no problems. We can also pre-install the wiring harnesses as needed.

What cups do I need? For SRAM, just order a SRAM Press-Fit 30 (PF30) Bottom Bracket, Stainless or Ceramic. For Campagnolo, order OS-Fit Cups 46mm. For Shimano order a SRAM Press-Fit 30 (PF30) Bottom Bracket and Wheels Manufacturing Press-Fit 30 to Shimano 24mm spacer kit. We will be stocking a limited number of all of these parts if there any any issues sourcing them.

What happened to not drilling holes? We still try to drill as few holes as possible for structural integrity. This has been one of the reasons why Parlee frames last so long. Durability is not an afterthought. Holes are OK if they are properly engineered for, which in the case of our internal Di2 wiring set up, they are. We use a specially designed composite backing plate that reinforces the areas where the cable passages are located to prevent any hidden damage. The cable passages are precisely located and cut using diamond tools which do not break the fibers the way normal drill bits can.

Do you offer internal wiring for mechanical (cable) systems? No, at this time we still prefer the ease of use and performance of externally routed (mechanical) cabling on our road bikes. We have spent a lot of time refining our carbon fiber/titanium cable stops and think that there are few parts that match their refinement, so we are not changing them at this time.

Is this offered on Z4, Z5 or Z5 SL? At this time, no. These models are not able to be run with internal Di2. We do offer our custom carbon battery mount for clean, chain stay mounting of the battery which prevents any disruption to the main triangle water bottle cage mounts.

How about internal Di2 on the TT? Yes, we offer internal Di2 on both out custom and stock TT frame sets.

What is the cost? There is no additional charge at this time on the Z1,2,3, CX or Tour models for the Di2 internal package or PF 30 bottom bracket. Both are defined during the order process and specified in our CAD drafts.

]]>New Items available in our online store!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2011/3/25/new-items-available-in-our-online-store.htmlPARLEE Cycles2011-03-26T02:53:04ZWe are excited to have a whole bunch of new items (Capo kits, pint glasses, helmet liners, new Purist bottles, etc.) available for sale from all of our dealers and also via our secure online store. Check them all out here http://www.parleecycles.com/store/

]]>PARLEE Cycles is hiring!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2011/3/18/parlee-cycles-is-hiring.htmlPARLEE Cycles2011-03-18T15:48:09ZWe are looking for a person to join the production team.  Prerequisite skills include in-depth knowledge of road bicycles and their mechanics, a high level of manual dexterity, some frame building knowledge, and the ability to learn basic machining tasks using a vertical milling machine and a lathe.  The PARLEE team is a tight knit group of skilled and motivated individuals that demand the highest level of craft and performance from the bicycle frames they produce.  If this sounds like the right environment for you please send your resume and cover letter to jared@parleecycles.com

]]>Video Tour of Parlee Cycleshttp://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2010/7/13/video-tour-of-parlee-cycles.htmlPARLEE Cycles2010-07-13T14:59:45ZThanks to the team at Get a Grip Cycles in Chicago for coming east and shooting this! This is the old shop, FYI...we are not quite as crowded in the new one!!!!

]]>PARLEE Cycles has moved!!!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2010/6/23/parlee-cycles-has-moved.htmlPARLEE Cycles2010-06-23T20:36:36ZWe are really pleased to announce that we have moved (locally) to a fantastic new facility. After expanding our current shop as much as we could, we decided to move to a more modern, stand alone facility that will have over 2x the workspace. We are also excited that our new building is not in a flood zone!!! Anyone who has worked with us knows that every spring we are on pins and needles worrying about rainfall, culverts, sandbags, etc....we'd rather be building bikes!!

Our new facility is approximately 5 miles from our old location.

The new address is:

PARLEE Cycles
69 Federal St.
Beverly, MA 01915

We can be reached now on 978-998-4880 and if you are faxing us please use 978-560-0639.

]]>Custom Paint Configurator now Live!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2010/5/12/custom-paint-configurator-now-live.htmlPARLEE Cycles2010-05-12T17:29:18ZWe are excited to launch the beta version of our custom paint configuration tool. It can be found by browsing here. Design your paint job exactly how you want it to look! NOTE: Not all models are in the configurator yet, bear with us as we populate this new tool.

]]>New Finishes page live!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2010/4/9/new-finishes-page-live.htmlPARLEE Cycles2010-04-09T17:34:11ZWe just updated our Finishes page to show all the decal styles that are now available.

http://www.parleecycles.com/standardfinishes/

NOTE: These are just the decals, we have thousands of other options available in our custom paint program, which is available:

http://www.parleecycles.com/customfinishes/

 

]]>PARLEE is hiring!http://www.parleecycles.com/parleenewsevents/2010/3/15/parlee-is-hiring.htmlPARLEE Cycles2010-03-15T14:59:00ZPRODUCTION STAFF

We have several openings in our production team for finishers and frame builders.

The position is located in Peabody, MA, approx. 40 minutes north of Boston.

Email resumes to info@parleecycles.com or fax to 978-977-7405

Learn more at http://www.parleecycles.com

INSIDE SALES

We are quickly expanding across the U.S. and internationally and are looking for a motivated inside sales person to help grow the business and support our existing dealer network.

PARLEE Cycles focuses only on the high-end road, triathlon, track and cross markets.

We are looking for an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of the road market and 3-5 years experience minimum, please.

The position is located in Peabody, MA, approx. 40 minutes north of Boston.

Email resumes to info@parleecycles.com or fax to 978-977-7405

Learn more at http://www.parleecycles.com

 

INDEPENDENT SALES REPS (OUTSIDE SALES)

We are quickly expanding across the U.S. and looking for a handful of motivated independent reps to help grow the business.

PARLEE Cycles focuses only on the high-end road, triathlon, track and cross markets. We have invested heavily in our infrastructure and are looking for a few successful reps to support our existing dealer network as well as develop new territories.

We are only looking for experienced, professional reps with in-depth knowledge of high-end products and existing dealer relationships. 3-5 years experience minimum, please.

Email resumes to info@parleecycles.com or fax to 978-977-7405

Learn more at http://www.parleecycles.com 

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