Parlee Bikes
Parlee Cycles endeavors to make riders more comfortable, maximizing performance and reducing fatigue. Guided by this goal, they have been setting the highest standard for performance carbon fiber road and gravel bicycles for over two decades. They accomplish it through next-level carbon lay-ups, personalized components, and optimized geometry made to fit more riders, better.
Always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, Parlee was among the first to break the 900-gram and 800-gram barriers for carbon road frames, and today they are revolutionizing gravel bike geometry with an eye on the future of the sport. But above all, Parlee Cycles is about people. These bikes are made by dedicated riders who care deeply for riders who choose a Parlee.
A modern all-road bike, the Ouray combines generous tire clearance, stable handling, and the efficiency to turn every ride into an adventure. Designed to transform comfort directly into performance, every Parlee road bike is made with you, the rider, in mind.
On the gravel side, the Taos, is designed with modern gravel geometry that delivers the composure you want when the ride stretches deep into the day. A longer wheelbase and slack front end give you stability on fast descents, chunky climbs, and endless stretches of washboard gravel, while still keeping things responsive when you need to accelerate or surge out of corners.
Parlee riders don’t just want to get from A to B; they want a bike that invigorates and inspires them to push harder, go faster, and saddle up again the next day.
Comfort Becomes Performance
The foundational philosophy that anchors Parlee bikes is the idea that performance is directly derived from rider comfort. To design and manufacture bikes that live up to this philosophy, Parlee strives for absolute perfection while remaining focused on the people who will be riding their bikes. This kind of excellence, dedication, artistry, and genuine care for the cycling community is what makes a Parlee inspiring and invigorating to ride, day after day.
PARLEE Road Bikes
For more than 25 years, Parlee road bikes have been built around the idea that speed should never come at the expense of ride quality. The Ouray reimagines the modern all-road bike with confident handling, generous tire clearance, and race-bike efficiency that thrives on real-world pavement. No matter where your ambitions lead, Parlee road bikes deliver the precision, comfort, and confidence to make every mile rewarding.
Parlee Gravel Bikes
Parlee gravel bikes are built for the future of gravel riding, where sustaining speed and maintaining comfort over rough and variable terrain are paramount objectives. Blending generous tire clearance and the brand's renowned carbon craftsmanship with geometry shaped by the demands of modern gravel racing, bikes like the Taos inspire confidence when the finish line is still hours away. A longer wheelbase and slacker head tube create a ride that stays composed on loose descents, chunky climbs, and endless washboard roads without sacrificing a lively punch in every pedal stroke. Whether you're lining up for an endurance race, chasing PRs, or exploring unknown mountain roads, Parlee gravel bikes are designed to keep you comfortable, efficient, and fast.
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Wheel Size: 700c | Tire Clearance: Up to 40mm
The Parlee Ouray is built around the idea that the fastest road bike is the one you’ll want to ride all day. Instead of forcing the rider to choose between a razor-sharp race bike and a plush endurance machine, the Ouray blends responsive acceleration, confident handling, and long-distance comfort into one remarkably capable platform.
At its core is Parlee’s lightweight monocoque carbon frame, engineered with tuned compliance that smooths rough pavement without muting the ride. Aerodynamic shaping helps preserve speed on fast roads, while a longer wheelbase and dropped seatstays add stability and comfort when the pavement turns broken, chip-sealed, or unpredictable. The Ouray feels equally at home climbing mountain passes, going back down, or turning a solo century into an all-day adventure.
With clearance for tires up to 40mm, the Ouray expands the definition of a modern road bike, opening the door to rough backroads, winter training routes, and the imperfect surfaces most riders encounter every day. Ouray is designed to help you ride farther, feel fresher, and want to keep going.
If you want to take the exceptional Parlee ride quality onto gnarlier roads, the Taos is worth a serious look.
Wheel Size: 700c | Tire Clearance: Up to 50mm
The Parlee Taos is built not just to survive modern gravel riding conditions but to push the pace through them. Purpose-built from the ground up, the Taos delivers a confident, high-speed ride that thrives everywhere.
Its longer wheelbase and slacker head tube angle provide stability at speed, while carefully tuned carbon layups maintain efficient power transfer without sacrificing vibration damping over long, punishing days in the saddle. With clearance for tires up to 50mm, the Taos is built to handle everything from fast gravel racing and endless backroads to light singletrack and fully-loaded adventure rides. Internal storage options, mounting points, and modern drivetrain compatibility expand its versatility, making it equally capable as a race-focused gravel machine or a multi-day exploration platform.
Whether you're lining up for ultra-distance events, chasing speed on mixed terrain, or simply going farther off the beaten path, the Taos delivers the stability, efficiency, and control needed to keep on charging.
If you're after Parlee's elite, industry-leading design and performance but want to stick to smoother roads, the Parlee Ouray might be the ride for you.
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