Parlee Taos SRAM Force XPLR Zipp 303 XPLR SW *Contender Custom*

The Parlee Taos represents the future of gravel, and it looks nothing like a road bike wearing wide tires. This is a purpose-built gravel machine engineered from the ground up for all-day fast performance and adventure capability. With 25 years of experience perfecting bikes, Parlee has crafted something addictively confidence-inspiring—a bike that dares you to go further while delivering sublime handling and uncompromising performance on any terrain the trail presents.

The Taos adopts a bold, unconventional approach with stretched, slacker geometry specifically designed for gravel rather than borrowed from road platforms. The one-piece UD carbon monocoque frame construction is exceptionally lightweight while delivering superior power transfer, with a torsionally stiff lower section and compact, sloping front triangle. What makes the Taos truly special is that all six frame sizes receive their own custom carbon layup and geometry tuning, ensuring the same exceptional ride quality regardless of rider size. Handcrafted by artisans in Portugal using precision layup techniques, each frame is built with no dead weight, no cosmetic fillers, no bonding agents—just intentional carbon fiber ply placed exactly where it's needed. This meticulous process results in a flawless finish that can be delivered in completely nude carbon with wax finish, eliminating concerns about paint chips or scratches.

The progressive geometry delivers confident, stable handling at speed with a long reach and slack head tube angle. A lower bottom bracket and shorter chainstays smooth rough terrain while keeping you planted through corners and descents. Generous 50mm tire clearance accommodates modern gravel tires or even mountain bike rubber, while suspension fork compatibility opens endless off-road possibilities. SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed electronic drivetrain provides precise, intuitive shifting, and the 1x or 2x compatibility gives you complete flexibility. Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheels deliver responsive acceleration and confident handling across varied terrain.

Practical adventure features include internal downtube storage, fender mounts, top tube bag integration, and stealth dropper seatpost routing. Every Parlee is built to order and fully customizable—your frame size, your fit elements, your paint, your style.

Key Features

• Frame - Parlee one-piece UD carbon 
• Drivetrain - SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed electronic
  
• Wheelset - Zipp 303 XPLR SW