You are on page 1of 8

2012 Parlee Z1 55cm carbon road bicycle worldwide auction

2012 Parlee Z1 55cm custom frame Enve 1.0 fork Dura-Ace Di2 Zipp 404 Firecrest Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Parlee Z1 bicycle on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The bicycle was ordered and purchased new in November 2011. It was delivered and built up in 2012. The owner rode the bicycle twice and found that the t was not suitable. The bicycle has never been crashed. It has been professionally maintained. The wheels were purchased new in 2012 and used only for racing. The owner is selling the bicycle because he has another bicycle that ts better. The frame set features Parlee Unidirectional (UD) SL tubing, carbon lugs, dual seat stays with carbon brake bridge, chain stay mounted battery, carbon front derailleur hanger band, titanium rear drop outs, internal cabling for electronic shifting, braze-on carbon brake cable stops, translucent Parlee lettering, external Chris King NoThreadSet and Enve 1.0 carbon front fork. The bicycle features Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 front and rear derailleurs and shifters, Shimano Dura-Ace 7950 compact crank set, Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 brakes, Enve carbon seat post with Parlee seat post clamp; Fizik Antares 00 carbon rail seat, 3T Ergosum LTD carbon handlebars and 3T ARX-Pro stem; Zipp 404 Firecrest Beyond Black tubular wheel set with Continental Competition tires; very light weight and Parlee custom shop provenance. The bicycle as shown weighs 14 pounds 9 ounces (6.6 kg). It is a custom frame and thus no serial number is provided. The serial number on the front fork steer tube reads 111015. The owner is 6 1 with an inseam of about 32 inches. Stand over is 81.0 cm. Water bottle cages not included. Pedals not included. There are 220 detailed images of the bicycle at Frame and Wheels Flickr page. Please take a look. Transferable lifetime warranty The original lifetime warranty on this Parlee Z1 frame can be transferred to the new owner. This requires the bicycle to be shipped to Parlee Cycles headquarters in
1 www.theframeandwheel.com

Peabody, Massachusetts, where it will be inspected for any faults. Upon completion, Parlee Cycles will reissue the warranty to the new owner. This costs $250 payable to Parlee Cycles. Frame and Wheel can administer this process on behalf of the winner. Important information There is a $100.00 Product Analysis and Service (PAAS) charge included in the shipping for this bicycle. For more information about the PAAS and other Frame and Wheel shipping and return policies, please see section at the end of the item description. Please visit the Frame and Wheel website for more information about the service and the company. Wheel box deposit There is a $45.00 deposit for the wheel boxes included in the shipping for this item. For more information about the wheel deposit program for high value wheel sets and frame sets, please see the section at the end of the item description. Review of condition The bicycle is in very good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The battery charges properly and holds its charge. The shifting is precise and complete in all twenty gears. The brakes activate easily and grip well. There is 5 mm of pad remaining on the wear indicators. The brake cable housing and cables are fresh. The hubs spin smoothly and freely. The spokes are tight and straight. The rims are round and the wheels are true. There is no lateral or vertical variation in the rims when placed in a truing stand. There are no cracks, exing, aking or discoloration in the carbon rim or the carbon shell. There are no cracks in the hub bodies. There are no cracks in the anges of the hubs. There is no corrosion on the spokes, the nipples or on the skewers. The stickers are not peeling off. The skewers are straight and complete. There are no cracks in the tire side walls. The tires hold pressure. There is no cracking, discoloration, bulging, exing or aking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame. There is no road wear on the bottom of the down tube, the back of the seat tube, on the chain stays, under the fork crown or the under the rear brake bridge. The rear triangle is in alignment with centerline of the frame. The rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The front derailleur hanger band is undamaged and secured rmly. There is no cracking, discoloration, bulging or exing that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the front fork. The steer tube does not show any cracks or bulges. The crown race is secured rmly. The head set cartridge bearings are mounted securely and turn smoothly. There is no play in the bottom bracket. There is no corrosion in the seat post collar bolt. The integrated water bottle cage bolts are not stripped and they are straight. The brake cable stops are undamaged and free of obstructions. The handlebars are not damaged. The bar tape is fresh and mounted securely. There are no rips or abrasions on the seat. The chain does not read 0.75 or 1.0 on the chain wear tool.
2 www.theframeandwheel.com

Frame and Wheel notes the following. There is a 5 mm x 10 mm ap of carbon layering on the end of the steer tube. There is light wear on the rear drop outs. The braking surfaces of the rims show light wear. There are notches on the free hub body. There is wear around the center of the handle bars. The rear tire tread shows wear. Frame and Wheel conclusion Frame and Wheels view is that this Parlee Z1 will make and excellent choice for the dedicated road cyclist who appreciates the craftsmanship and performance characteristics of Parlee frame sets, the versatility and precision of Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting and the speed and feel of Zipp 404 Firecrest tubulars. The bicycle shows immaterial signs of wear and is effectively a new bicycle with many hours of serious training and racing remaining in its unidirectional carbon tubes. The waxed satin nish, carbon lugs and zero slope top tube give the bicycle a classic and original voice that is accented very pleasingly with electronic shifting and deep dish tubular wheels. The new owner will be transformed by this bicycle and will no doubt achieve great revelations with it. A rare and excellent opportunity to obtain the best Parlee has to offer. Specications: Brand: Parlee Model: Z1 Model year: 2012 Size: 55 cm Color: waxed satin nish subtle lettering Frame material: Parlee Unidirectional (UD) SL tubing (Enve Composites) Frame design: zero slope Frame serial number: none given on custom frames Fork design: standard Fork material: carbon Fork model: Enve Composites 1.0 front fork Fork serial number: 111015 Wheel size: 700c Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition Frame and Wheel PAAS charge: $100.00 Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel Total weight with wheels: 14 pounds 9 ounces (6.6 kg) Total weight without wheels: 9 pounds 14 ounces (4.5 kg) Front wheel weight with skewer and tire: 2 pounds (910 g) Rear wheel weight with skewer, tire and cassette: 2 pounds 10 ounces (1.2 kg) Center of BB to top of seat tube: 59.5 cm Effective top tube: 59.5 cm (c-c) Seat post length from bottom to center rails: 40.5 cm Stand over height from middle of top tube: 81.0 cm Bottom bracket height: 26.7 cm
3 www.theframeandwheel.com

Head tube length: 15.5 cm The geometry of this Parlee Z1 Geometry for stock Parlee Z1 Front fork Brand: Enve Composites Model: 1.0 Model year: 2011 Weight: 302 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel) Length: 37.5 cm Serial number: 111015 Steer tube material: carbon Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch (28.6 mm) Steer tube length: 24.0 cm (base of crown race to top) cut Crown race diameter: 30 mm Drop outs: carbon Safety tabs: yes Brake type: caliper recessed bolt Rake: 43 mm Handlebar Brand: 3T Model: Ergosum Ltd Material: carbon Width (c-c): 44.0 cm Bar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm Drop: 128 mm Reach: 89 mm Bar tape: Black Cinelli Stem Brand: 3T Model: ARX Pro Weight: 145 g (Measured by Frame and Wheel) Material: alloy Length: 120 mm Rise: 6 / 84 degrees Steer tube diameter: 28.6 mm or 1 1/8 inch Bar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm Collar stack height: 40 mm Face plate: alloy four bolts Headset
4 www.theframeandwheel.com

Brand: Chris King Model: NoThreadSet Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch Type: External Cup Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identication System (SHIS): EC34/28.6 EC34/30 Spacers: 25 mm (2 x 10 mm 1 x 5 mm) Seat post Brand: Enve Composites Model: Enve seat post Seat clamp type: single bolt alloy oversized 10 x 7 Seat cradle dimension: 45 mm x 25 mm Seat collar diameter: 31.8 mm Post material: carbon Head material: carbon Clamp material: alloy Weight: 202 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel) Offset: zero Post diameter: 31.6 mm Length: 40.0 cm Finish: Carbon satin nish Seat Brand: Fizik Model: Antares 00 Model year: 2012 Weight: 139 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel) Covering: Synthetic Micromatrix Length: 275 mm Width: 143 mm Rails: carbon braided oversized 7 mm x 9 mm Length of rails: 68 mm Rail width: 43 mm c-c Rail diameter: 7 mm x 9 mm Finish: black Crank set Brand: Shimano Group: Dura-Ace Model: FC-7950 Year: 2011 JD Chain rings: 50T / 34T compact double Chain compatibility: 9 / 10 speed Bolt circle diameter: 130 mm Crank arm length: 172.5 mm
5 www.theframeandwheel.com

Spider material: alloy Rear derailleur Brand: Shimano Group: Dura-Ace Model: RD-7970 Di-2 Year: 2012 Cage type: Short Drive train: 10-speed Front derailleur Brand: Shimano Group: Dura-Ace Di-2 Model: FD-7970 Year: 2012 Type: Braze-on Crank set: Double / Compact Brakes Brand: Shimano Group: Dura-Ace Model: BR-7900 Year: 2012 Pads: Zipp by Swisstop Flashpro carbon Type: Dual pivot side pull caliper brake Quick release: yes Cassette Brand: Shimano Group: Dura-Ace Model: CS-7900 Year: 2012 Gearing: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 28 Dual control brake levers Brand: Shimano Group: Dura-Ace Di-2 Model: ST-7970 Year: 2011 Speed (R): 10 speed Speed (L): Double Finish: Black Bottom bracket Type: BB30
6 www.theframeandwheel.com

Series: Parlee Press Fit 30 Others Drop outs: titanium vertical (R) titanium standard (F) Rear derailleur hanger: non-replaceable Front derailleur hanger: carbon band for braze-on Cabling: internal Chain: Shimano Ultegra CN-7901 Pedals: not included Bottle cages: not included Front Brand: Zipp Model: 404 Firecrest Tubular Year: 2011 Rim material: carbon VCLC Rim shell material: carbon ABLC Series: road Type: tubular Rim serial number: not visible Hub serial number: 088111010199 Size: 700c Weight with tire and skewer: 2 pounds/ 910 g Spoke count: 16 Spokes: steel bladed black external nipples Lacing: radial Hub: Zipp 88 Hub material: alloy Skewer: Zipp stainless steel Rim depth: 58.0 mm Rim width at braking surface: 25.3 mm Tire: Continental Competition 700 x 22 mm Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm Finish: black lettering grey banner on carbon Beyond Black Rear Brand: Zipp Model: 404 Firecrest Tubular Model year: 2012 Rim material: carbon VCLC Rim shell material: carbon ABLC Type: tubular Series: Road Rim serial number: not visible Hub serial number: Z0304120297
7 www.theframeandwheel.com

Size: 700c Rear wheel weight with skewer: 2 pounds 10 ounces /1.2 kg Spoke count: 20 Spokes: steel bladed black external nipples Lacing: 1-cross non drive side radial drive side Hub: Zipp 188 Hub material: alloy Skewer: Zipp stainless steel Rim depth: 58.0 mm Rim width at braking surface: 25.3 mm Tire: Continental Competition 28 x 22 mm Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm Free hub: Shimano Free hub body width: 35 mm Finish: black lettering grey banner on carbon Beyond Black Wheel box deposit: $45.00

www.theframeandwheel.com

You might also like