GoldKnight's Parlee Z1SL - AX Lightness Premium UPDATE

[Gold Knight]

Mike--i have no problems with the AX rims--they are fantastic!

the hubs well could be better in my opinion--i have the SX Extralite 135g rear and 49g front

case in point--there is a plastic adjuster on both hubs that always turns loose--so i put a dab of glue on them and still vibrated loose!!!

the rear hub makes a clunking sound now that is very distracting especially climbing out of the saddle (my Ventoux 's don't)
I took everything apart (very easy with the Extralite) and tried it again--twice more--same result.

both hubs no matter even if you adjust to the tightest max setting there is a little play that vibrates with the ride and as you pick up the bike and down again. My Ventoux's don't. I weigh in at 167 pounds today--so i don't think it is a weight thing?

So i may have Jason lace up another set of hubs to the AX rims and give it another try but haven't decided which--or perhaps just keep'em and do nothing.

[mike]

Thanks Goldknight. I've always had issues with extralite products, so I have stayed away from them. I recommend Tune 180 gram hubs. I know they are not as light, but they are reliable and strong.

[samlu4]

Awesome~! Truly Awesome~!

[coloclimber]

Here are some updated pics with AX Premium stem and LW rear dérailleur is back

[micky]

[ww4]

[istepinyards]

Damn Weight now?

[ATMOS]

[pk0r]

Simply wonderful!


To not be stirring the interest on the stem: that indeed is a one-off just built for GoldKnight. We do not offer any premium stems and the difference with this specific version is just (in simplified terms) the outer visible layer.

[gandini]

Damn Weight now?

I hate to think, but it's got to be one of the lightest bikes on the planet...
...and I say that in awe.

[kgt]

Amazing bike...

I have to admit though it looked way better with Ventoux

[Frankie - B]

sweet looking bike! what is the current weight?

[BmanX]

Weight would be nice but even without a posted weight, the bike is SICK!

[$mokeyJoe]

These kinds of bikes make me dream again! A beauty as is! I love it...just like Nils' bike. Truly art and wanna have's!

[coloclimber]

4444 grams (9.77lbs)