Parlee Gravel Bikes
Gravel riding is about freedom, but freedom feels best when your bike stays fast, smooth, and in control when the road stops being predictable. And that's exactly where Parlee gravel bikes feel at home, in the unknown. With expertise from more than 25 years of carbon expertise and an eye on the future of the sport, Parlee gravel bikes are designed for riders who want to sustain speed over any terrain.
Their flagship gravel machine, 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. Add in generous tire clearance and Parlee’s refined carbon layup, and you get a bike that feels calm when the terrain gets chaotic, but never dull.
Whether you're lining up for an ultra-endurance event, chasing a new PR on your local gravel loop, or heading out to see where that unknown road goes, Parlee gravel bikes are built to translate comfort into sustained speed—no matter where the route takes you.
The Future of Gravel is Here
Contender Bicycles is proud to carry Parlee gravel bikes in our collection. With over 25 years of experience in carbon fabrication and a clear vision of the future of gravel riding, Parlee is creating long and slack gravel bikes to meet modern riders' demands. While each model is made to order, we often have some available for you to check out in person. If you’re looking for a different model, size, custom build, or custom paint, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Parlee Taos
The Parlee Taos is a bike built for the future of gravel riding. Designed around the demands of modern gravel racing and adventure riding, the Taos pairs a lightweight carbon frame with longer reach, slacker head tube, and lower bottom bracket to create exceptional stability through loose corners and rough descents. Generous 50mm tire clearance, internal downtube storage, dropper routing, and fenders and top tube mounts make the Taos just as capable on multi-day adventures as it is at the front of a gravel race. Every frame is crafted in small batches using Parlee's meticulous carbon layup process and built to order with rider-specific fit and nearly endless customization options. Whether you're pinning on a number for your next endurance race or disappearing down an unfamiliar forest road, the Taos delivers comfort and power in equal measure.
More Resources
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.
At Contender Bicycles, our best tools for selling bikes are the people who ride them. Everyone at Contender Bicycles has extensive experience riding bikes across many brands. If you have any questions or want to discuss build options, we are here to help.