Sustainable speed. Gravel (r)evolution.

Final Frontier Patagonia is a 2,700km traverse of the untamed wilderness of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. Starting in Puerto Montt, Chile and finishing in the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia, Argentina, this ultra challenge connects sport, tourism, culture, and perseverance.

When our friend Dave Arthur reached out and asked if we had a bike up to the challenge, we knew Taos was the perfect fit.

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OVERVIEW

All-day fast. Ready for Adventure.

Taos is purpose-built for the future of gravel, and looks the part. This modern gravel bike handles the road with ease, but comes alive where the pavement ends.

Overview

↓ Not Your Dad's Gravel Bike.

You won't find a road bike disguised as a gravel bike here, just sublime handling and future-forward engineering. Taos dares you to go further, inviting an epic adventure with every ride.

↓ More Power to You.

Engineered for instant acceleration and all-day performance. Fast is in its DNA.

↓ Your Ride. Your Rules.

Your fit, your style, and your finish– every Parlee bike is personalized to reflect the rider you are.

↓ We Sweat the Details.

Handcrafted with attention to every detail, each Parlee bike is a ride unlike any other. With 25 years of experience perfecting bikes we love, we know you'll feel the care in every ride.

FINAL FRONTIER PATAGONIA

The World Ends. Taos Keeps Going.

Starting in Puerto Montt, Chile and finishing at the end of the world, Ushuaia, Argentina, this ultra challenge is not for the faint of heart.

For the riders taking it on, Final Frontier Patagonia demands endurance, adaptability, and trust in every piece of equipment. The route moves through constantly changing conditions: pavement, gravel, remote tracks, steep climbs, ferry crossings, unpredictable weather, and long distances between services. It's the kind of challenge where the bike is a partner in survival, exploration, and discovery.

When our friend Dave Arthur reached out and asked whether we had a bike capable of meeting that kind of demand, we knew that Taos was the right choice.

For Parlee, supporting Dave and this journey with Taos is a natural extension of what we believe a great bicycle should do: open the door to bigger rides, wilder places, and stories worth telling.

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Taos is the next generation of Parlee gravel, delivering our signature ride quality and superior handling that feels like an extension of you.

Wherever you want to take it, Taos goes there.


This is the future of gravel.

ALL- NEW CONCEPT

The Future is Now

Taos takes a bold step away from conventional gravel bikes with a stretched, slacker geometry – but everything we do is for a reason. From one look, you know it's not just a road bike with wide tires. The Taos is an all-new concept, purpose built to be addictively confidence inspiring.

The Taos' monocoque frame construction is not only extremely lightweight, it also makes for better power transfer. A torsionally stiff lower section, and compact, sloping front triangle makes the ride smoother, and you faster.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Intentional and Exceptional

The Taos’ progressive design and masterfully crafted carbon layup delivers an entirely new gravel experience. Taos’ long reach and slack head tube angle deliver confident, stable handling at speed, while it's lower bottom bracket and shorter chainstays smooth out rough terrain and keep you planted through corners and descents. Every line of the frame is tuned for traction, control, and a ride that feels effortless even on challenging gravel.

Improved stability at higher speeds and maximum power transfer give you an off-road machine that sails over chunk, eats up the flats, and flies up climbs. Plus, all six frame sizes have their own custom layup and geometry to deliver the same amazing ride from smallest to tallest.

JACK OF ALL TERRAINS

Tarmac? Singletrack? Taos Does That

With a generous 50mm of tire clearance and suspension-corrected geometry, the off-road options are endless. Run it 1x or 2x with a removable front derailleur mount. Add a suspension fork without altering ride quality, or shop in the mountain bike tire section.

Taos' adaptability shines in it's ability to deliver a superior ride feel on differing terrain with just a tire swap—sleek, low-tread tires optimize it for pavement, while wider, knobby tires cushion the ride for rougher terrain.

A wealth of internal downtube storage space makes it easy to keep your essentials at hand. Combine that with fender mounts, top tube bag mounts, and stealth dropper seatpost routing and you have a bike that’s ready for any adventure, whether you're racing the clock or chasing daylight.

PERFECTLY NAKED

Lay it Bare

Handmade by artisans in Portugal, our precision layup process means there’s no dead weight. Each piece of carbon fiber ply is intentionally placed to create a frame that requires no cosmetic layers, filler, or bonding agents. So, unlike carbon frame building processes used in mass production, there’s nothing to cover up.

The reason we opt for a more intentional frame building process is because this practice results in a perfect finish, straight out of the mold. Which is why we offer it in a completely nude carbon with a wax finish. It also means no worry of paint chips, scratches, or other pesky cosmetic blemishes.

FROM PARTS TO PAINT

Made for You

Every frame is made one at a time, in small batches, then individually built to order at our US headquarters. Choose your frame size, then we'll use your measurements to pick fit elements that are a perfect match for your size and riding style. Pick a stock build and paint option, or choose your own - it's your bike after all.

Taos ships by default in a raw carbon waxed finish, with Blue Haze logos - but the opportunities for customization are (almost) endless. Check out different logo color options, standard paint schemes, or explore completely custom paint with our Parlee 3D Configurator.

Set Up to Ride Your Way

Discover the full Taos lineup and find the build that matches exactly how you want to ride.

TAOS TIER ONE

$12,490
SRAM RED AXS with PWR and ZIPP 303 XPLR SW wheels.

TAOS TIER TWO

$9,990
Shimano GRX-825 Di2 with ZIPP 303 XPLR SW wheels.

TAOS TIER THREE

$8,990
SRAM Force XPLR AXS with ZIPP 303 XPLR S wheels.

TAOS TIER FOUR

$8,190
SRAM Rival XPLR AXS with ZIPP 303 XPLR S wheels.

TAOS TIER FIVE

$7,290
SRAM Rival XLPR AXS with DT Swiss G1800 wheels.

TAOS FRAMESET

$4,790
UD monocoque carbon frame and fork.

Need help deciding what's right for you?

For those who seek adventure, speed, and everything in-between, our line up of bikes covers it all (and then some). Ideal ride surface is personal — performance is universal.

Explore our line up of bikes and where they feel most at home.

Terrains
GRAVEL | ADVENTURE

TAOS

Taos is purpose-built for the future of gravel and comes alive where the pavement ends.

Optimized tire width: 45mm
Maximum tire width: 50mm
ENDURANCE | ALL-ROAD

OURAY

Fast where you want it and smooth where you need it. Enjoy the road without compromise.

Optimized tire width: 30mm
Maximum tire width: 40mm
EXPLORE OURAY
ALL-ROAD | ROAD

Z-ZERO GT

The ultimate reflection of love for the ride, custom made for you. Experience an unadulterated connection to the road.

Optimized tire width: 32mm
Maximum tire width: 40mm
EXPLORE GT
ROAD | RACE

RZ7

Nothing feels better than going faster. And, faster feels better on a RZ7.

Optimized tire width: 28mm
Maximum tire width: 32mm
EXPLORE RZ7