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THE METHOD BEHIND MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP | Parlee Cycles

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An unrelenting focus on design efficiency leads to maximum performance. Better acceleration. Better tracking. Lighter weight. Unmatched durability. Remarkable comfort. That is what sets PARLEE apart. View Parlee Frames! 

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Eurobike Gold Awards | INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW TTIR – THE WORLD’S FIRST TRIATHLON BIKE WITH DISC BRAKES!

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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our latest creation – the all new TTiR. An all new machine, three years in the works, the TTiR is a revolutionary machine – a new way of thinking how a bike should work. We are thrilled to announce that the bike has been awarded the Gold Winner 2016 as the highest award given by the Eurobike design jury. Winning this prestigious award from a field of almost 500 entries, the TTiR was recognized for it’s innovation. The jury noted: “This bike is extremely innovative with a sleek design. The enclosed disc...

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First Look! Parlee TTiR Disc shields calipers on first major disc brake triathlon/TT bike

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With more than half of their road bikes sales now getting disc brakes, Parlee made the call to update it’s TTiR triathlon bike to use disc brakes, arguably becoming the first major disc-only tri/TT bike on the market. Availability of wheels from Mavic, ENVE, Zipp and HED including a disc brake full-disc rear wheel from HED) didn’t hurt the decision, but the way they went about it is quite unique. The new TTiR is the replacement for the prior model, so it’s now only a disc brake bike, no rim brake version will be offered. Other than water bottle bolts, it shares...

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PARLEE unveils new disc brake TTiR

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High end boutique brand Parlee introduced a very smart looking disc brake ready triathlon bike - simply dubbed TTiR. But are you ready for a triathlon bike with disc brakes? PARLEE had a TTiR bike before but Tom Rodi of PARLEE was adamant this bike is an all new bike, designed from the ground up. He also said that the previous version will disappear. "The big news about this bike is that it is the first and only real (to our knowledge) multisport or triathlon bicycle to feature disc brakes and through axles. After one ride on a hilly course, or...

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BIKE OF THE WEEK: PARLEE ALTUM R | Product News / Reviews

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Link to orginal article: nycvelo.com by Tim The Parlee Altum R is one of the newest editions to the Parlee family of road-bikes. A lightweight carbon frame and fork engineered with some smart details, such as flex-fit top cap sizing and a hidden seatpost clamp, the Altum R strikes a great balance of comfortable riding on those long rides while still being agile and stiff for those hard efforts. Seen here in Riviera Blue, the Altum R also comes in Silver/Gray or custom finishes designable at parleecycles.com The Altum R increases its tire clearances over its predecessors, fitting tires up to...

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