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1centaur journeyman Reged: 12/24/03 Posts: 126 Loc: Massachusetts Re: Parlee Z3 Compact Review       01/04/06 12:35 AM (24.34.152.94) Edit   Reply   Quote   Good thoughts there Ned. I totally agree that a Parlee feels stiff (but not uncomfortable) and efficient and is a great climber. I also heartily endorse the idea of different wheels. I tested a Six13 with K's and bought the frame with Topolinos - one of my best choices ever. My Crumpton was too cushioned with the Topos but does great with Tempest IIs. I have come to believe that mixing stiff with flexible (frame vs. wheels and vice versa) is a good way to go. I have handbuilt R1.1 rims on Hugi 240s hubs with CX-Ray spokes on my Parlee and am very pleased with the combination. I also own Neutrons and I'd say the handbuilts are as comfortable but are lighter and have a better hub. -------------------- "You never make a gift of Ventoux" Eddie Merckx to Lance Armstrong Post Extras

Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Parlee Z3 Compact Review Ned 01/03/06 04:12 PM Re: Parlee Z3 Compact Review 1centaur   01/04/06 12:35 AM Re: Parlee Z3 Compact Review Ned   01/04/06 02:10 AM Re: Parlee Z3 Compact Review TiLee   01/07/06 10:30 PM Re: Parlee Z3 Compact Review Ned   01/09/06 06:37 PM Topolino's Lon   01/10/06 04:04 PM

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