Product Details
The Parlee Z-Zero RD is custom-made to fit your exact needs, with no preset geometry chart. Whether you prefer a lower stack height, longer chainstays, or a longer reach, the Z-Zero RD offers endless customization options for riders who know what they want.
This bike sets a new standard in modern road cycling, combining disc brakes and wider, high-volume tires for superior performance across various road disciplines, from mixed-surface rides to endurance races. As the first carbon fiber road bike to integrate these features, it’s a true innovation. Handmade in Beverly, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of Parlee’s expertise, the Z-Zero RD boasts custom geometry and a unique nude carbon finish.
One of the Z-Zero RD’s key features is its early adoption of wider tires, offering clearance for 32c tires—a move Parlee pioneered nearly 5-6 years ago. Crafted using the “Parlee Tube Joining Process,” it delivers outstanding performance and durability.
Designed for versatility, the Z-Zero RD excels in sportifs, gran fondos, and long-distance rides. Personalize it with a custom paint finish from the Parlee Paint Lab. With its lightweight, durable frame and advanced carbon technology, the Z-Zero RD combines performance, comfort, and style, making it perfect for riders seeking precision and reliability.
Key Features:
- Advanced Carbon Technology – Compression-molded carbon dropouts and bearing races reduce metal, making the bike lighter and stronger.
- Exclusive Carbon Joining Process – Parlee’s carbon-only tube joining ensures a stronger, unified structure for ultimate performance.
- Optimized Tubing for Comfort – Bladder-molded tubes are 10-15% lighter and provide better torsional performance and comfort.
- Tapered Head Tube – The 1.250” lower standard offers strength, safety, and lightweight performance without compromising comfort.
- Disc Brake Compatibility – The Z-Zero RD is designed for 12mm thru-axles and compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo flat-mount calipers.
OPTION | SRAM Red | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Force | Shimano Ultegra | Frameset |
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Groupset | SRAM Red AXS eTap E1 w/ Power Meter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2 | SRAM Force AXS eTap D2 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2 | Frameset Only |
Handlebar | Parlee Carbon Bar | Parlee Carbon Bar | Parlee Carbon Bar | Parlee Carbon Bar | Parlee Carbon Bar |
Stem | Parlee Carbon Stem | Parlee Carbon Stem | Parlee Carbon Stem | Parlee Carbon Stem | Parlee Carbon Stem |
Seatpost | Parlee Carbon Seatpost | Parlee Carbon Seatpost | Parlee Carbon Seatpost | Parlee Carbon Seatpost | Parlee Carbon Seatpost |
Cages | Parlee Carbon Cages | Parlee Carbon Cages | Parlee Carbon Cages | Parlee Carbon Cages | Parlee Carbon Cages |
Wheelset | Zipp 353 NSW | Zipp 353 NSW | Zipp 353 NSW | Zipp 353 NSW | - |
Tires | Goodyear Vector 4S | Goodyear Vector 4S | Goodyear Vector 4S | Goodyear Vector 4S | - |