New project for a while: Parlee RZ7 incoming

[LouisN]

Hi guys.
New bike coming soon (it's been 12 years since my last !).
Here are a few (sorry low quality IPhone) pictures of the project.
I was gifted this used frameset this winter, so started this stripping journey...
Lots, lots of hours carefully sanding the whole thing. Besides the colors and clear coat there was quite a bit of filler in many places.
I finished with a can of SprayMax 2K (3 layers) before the final sanding.
I'm happy with the result.
The frame (size M) went from 1003 g to 887 g.
The fork was 430 g if my memory's correct.
Can you guess the brand/model ?

















Louis

[Lelandjt]

Scott Foil 1st gen disc?

[LouisN]

"Smaller" brand .

Louis

[Martin.F]

Parlee?

[CustomMetal]

Parlee was my thought

[LouisN]

Bang on, congrats guys !
I'll edit the title
Louis

[LouisN]

Slowly starting the build.
It's not an ideal fit for me but close enough, so first step is to transfer my fit numbers on this one (missing about 8-10 mm steer tube spacers right now). Then maybe cut the steerer a tiny bit to fit the stem top cap.


Louis

[LouisN]

Finished (almost) the build late last night.
Still missing the handlebar tape.
I did a 15 minute ride on the Insideride to dial the initial fit.
I'm happy with the result so far.
Weight is without handlebar tape and old out-front computer mount.
Will do a proper ride today !







Louis

[LouisN]

Here's the build list:

Frame: Parlee RZ7 Factory Edition ?/100 (2021), size M
Headset: Original Cane Creek
Stem: Pro Vibe Di2 Integration 17 degrees 120 mm
Handlebar: EXS R175 40 cm
Handlebar tape: Super Sticky Kush
Out front Computer mount: JRComponents (generic)
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 8050 Di2, titanium brackets
Derailleurs (F/R): Stock Shimano Ultegra 8050
Brake calipers: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 (front stock brake pads, rear Titanium XTR pads)
Brake hoses: stock Shimano BH90 hoses
Chain: Shimano HG901
Pedals: Favero Assioma Uno
Crankset: Rotor Aldhu 165 mm crank arms
Chainrings: Rotor Direct Mount Chainrings combo (round) 52/36
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 11-30
Rear wheel: Extralite Cyberrear SPD-3 hub, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, Light Bicyle R45T rim, Veloflex Pro tour Race 25 tubular
Front Wheel: Bitex RAF12 hub, Sapim race spokes, Light Bicycle R45T rim, Velofelx Pro Tour 25 tubular
Rotors: Front Ashima AI2 160 mm, rear Galfer Wave 140 mm.
Axles: J&L Thru Axles
Saddle: Pro Vibe Griffon Team 143
Bottle cages: Elite Leggera Carbon
Protection: 3M Heli tape on right side chain stay, right side behind BB, and under BB
Final weight with Wahoo Elemnt Bolt : 7.15 kg

Back from it's maiden ride:



Louis

[spokenwords]

how was the ride?!
Great build btw. well done

[LouisN]

Thanks spokenwords.

I'm pretty amazed right now !!
I did 3 rides, mostly on flat terrain.
Aero gains is real !!
This bike is fast :I averaged +2-3 km/h compared to same rides/effort from my previous bike.
From the review I read when I got the frame, I feared it would be too "grandpa" type of ride, but it's not ! Very lively feel !
Much more stable than my old Norco too. It simply keeps a straight line without any wobbling.
Also more comfortable than my Norco. Roads here a re pretty destroyed, it absorbs the cracks and holes better. Can't imagine what it will be like with 28-30 mm tubs
I'm planning to enter a local crit (open cat.) on thursday. Curious to find out how it behaves .
Oh ! and shorter cranks are great

Louis

[wheelbuilder]

Chapeau!