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We’re a mission-driven bike shop based in Colorado. Every sale helps refurbish and donate bikes to those in need through Bicycles for Humanity Colorado. Ride with purpose—because when you ride, someone else gets to as well.
The Parlee Z5 is a lightweight, boutique carbon road bike that blends top-tier ride quality with custom fit and finish. Handcrafted with precision, the Z5 offers an exceptional balance of stiffness, comfort, and climbing performance in a timeless road race geometry.
This particular 52cm Z5 comes in a striking white/orange/black colorway and is built with a solid SRAM Force/Rival 2x10 drivetrain, reliable Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels, and thoughtful upgrades throughout—including new bartape, a new Fizik Argo saddle, and lightweight Blackburn bottle cages. At just 16lb 0oz as pictured, it’s a fast, comfortable, and fully tuned ride for the miles ahead.
📦 Build Specs:
Frame:
2012 Parlee Z5 – Carbon Fiber, 52cm
White / Orange / Black color scheme
Lightweight and responsive with a smooth ride feel
Geometry (approximate):
Seat Tube: 510mm (center to top)
Top Tube: 520mm (center to center)
Ideal for riders ~5'4" – 5'6" depending on fit preferences
Drivetrain:
Shifters: SRAM Force (left), SRAM Rival (right) – 2x10-speed
Crankset: SRAM Force 172.5mm, 50/34T chainrings
Cassette: 11-27T – versatile gearing for climbs and flats
Derailleurs: SRAM Force front & rear
Brakes: SRAM Force rim brakes – light and powerful
Wheelset & Tires:
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe – lightweight, durable alloy clinchers
Rear Tire: Bontrager 25c
Front Tire: Continental Gatorskin 25c – flat-resistant and grippy
Cockpit & Finishing Kit:
Bars: 3T Ergosum Pro – 42cm c-c, new bartape installed
Stem: Aerus Alloy – 90mm
Seatpost: 3T Dorico Pro – carbon
Saddle: Fizik Argo – new
Blackburn bottle cages included
Weight:
16lb 0oz as pictured (no pedals)
✅ Condition:
Great overall condition – professionally tuned and cleaned
Cosmetic scratches and signs of use as pictured
No cracks, damage, or structural issues
Fully ride-ready
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Bike:
Custom-built carbon race bike at a fraction of the boutique price
16lb build with high-performance parts
Parlee’s legendary ride quality—smooth, agile, and responsive
New contact points and accessories = fresh, upgraded feel
A refined machine for fast group rides, long days, or lightweight commuting
💬 Questions?
We’re happy to help with sizing, fit, or shipping logistics.
🌍 Ride with Purpose.
Every sale helps fund bike refurbishments and donations through Bicycles for Humanity Colorado.