Parlee is a VERY highly regarded frame builder ...
Apparently, the PARLEE Z5 is fabricated in Asia ... at this point, THAT is probably a good thing ... akin to having a pre-Quartz watch made in Switzerland.
IMO, a Parlee frame is for the individual with deep pockets & who prefers a visually understated bike (vs. a Pinarello, for example ... not that there is anything wrong with a Pinarello OR any other bike which can be identified from a distance) which rides very well ...
good enough to race ...
but, too nice to race for a non-sponsored rider
MY idea of a "clearance" would be the frame & fork selling for $2000, or slightly less, BTW.
If you buy a Z5, then do yourself a favor & have it built with Campagnolo components ...
The way they had it set up in the shop was full Ultegra, but they said they could change that, if I wanted. As equipped, they were asking $3700. And thanks for the insight. It may be just too much bike for me as it is, no matter how much I like it.
The way they had it set up in the shop was full Ultegra, but they said they could change that, if I wanted. As equipped, they were asking $3700. And thanks for the insight. It may be just too much bike for me as it is, no matter how much I like it.
I love SHIMANO components, but 'I' think that $3700 is too much to pay for an old stock PARLEE Z5 with Ultegra components ...
unless they are electronic Di2 Ultegra components (which are soon to be "obsolete" with the 11-speed Shimano drivetrains soon to become the new norm for Shimano Ultegra groups) ...
and then, I would be inclined to offering/paying only $3500 before tax IF the bike came with a fairly nice wheelset/etc.
If you want to spend $3700, I'll sell you one of my bikes.