For over twenty-five years, our unwavering mission remains the same: build the best bikes in the world.

Our Z-series bikes have always been made for their individual riders 100% by hand in Beverly, MA. The newest iteration of the Z-series, Z-Zero GT is the fastest and lightest of it's kind.

Parlee’s unmatched customization ability is the end result of a multi-tiered process that begins with one simple edict: listen. Parlee understands that the most important aspect of the custom bike-building process is communication between the rider, the fitter, and us, the builder.

12 reference geometries. Infinite fit possibilities. Delivered in 90 days.

12 STARTING POINTS

Custom doesn't have to be complicated. We've spent over 25 years analyzing custom fit data, and we used that data to create 12 different reference geometries that can be altered as much or as little as the rider's measurements and riding style demands.

Every piece of Z-Zero GT is custom made to the individual geometry requirements of it's rider based on their fit data, and it's up to the rider and their fitter whether to use one of the 12 reference geometries as a starting point.

As a result of our fabrication technique and fit experience, our process yields the widest range of possible geometries in custom carbon-fiber.

WE SWEAT THE DETAILS

From our decades of custom-fit experience, we have the knowledge, data, and skill to handle all the details of custom fit bikes.

To start, all custom designs are created using our proprietary Computer-Aided-Design system, which models your unique contact points and aligns them with actual frame geometry to assure a flawless finished product.

Once the proposed geometry is approved by the rider, our production team determines the exact measurements and carbon lay-up schedule required to achieve a perfect fit, and even better ride.

FIT SPECIFIC COMPONENTS

Every Parlee bike ships with components that are specific to it's rider's measurements. We hand pick crank-length, cockpit dimensions, saddle width, and seatpost offset for each individual.

Parlee and our dealers offer high-end Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM build kits, plus components from ZIPP, HED, Mavic, ENVE, and other bike part manufacturers. If you can dream it, we can build it.

SHIPPED IN 90 DAYS

We want to get you your bike just as badly as you want to ride it. We work hard to make sure that we stay on target with lead times, and remain predictable.

With one of the fastest lead times in custom, we aim to ensure that our riders stay in-the-know about their bike and part of the process.

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Z-Zero GT

THE PROCESS

  • 1: Building the Blueprint

    It all starts with a the rider's fit data. Once we recieve that fit data, we use custom CAD software to create the blueprint of your perfect bike. Before a single tube is built, we send you a document to double-check every detail.

  • 2: Custom Carbon Fiber

    Every frame starts with premium uni-directional pre-preg carbon fiber, the benchmark in high performance composites. Each tube and sub-assembly is made by hand for their individual rider. No part of any Z-Zero GT is made ahead of time.

  • 3: Construction & Assembly

    These custom carbon tubes are then selected and assembled based on their rider’s desired ride qualities. Each lug is mated by hand around the mitered tubes, which allows us to customize the stiffness level. Correct fiber orientation is key to frame strength and ride quality.

  • 4: Molding

    Frames are put through a proprietary heating and pressurization process that creates an unbreakable bond. This proprietary molding process ensures a consistent surface finish.

  • 5: Raw Finishing

    Next, frames are hand-sanded and cleaned before finishing, whether paint or wax. All of our carbon fittings such as cable stops and front derailleur mounts are made in-house. This helps us achieve the lightest, strongest connections between the frame and its components.

  • 6: Paint & Final Prep

    When it comes to paint, the sky is the limit. After each frame is assembled, it goes through an exhaustive wet-sanding process, where progressively finer grit paper is used to produce a mirror-like shine. Whether painted or left in-the-nude, Z-Zero GT is made to stand out from the crowd.

Made in the USA

Every Parlee Z-Zero is made in our state-of-the-art facility in Beverly, MA.