
Our Tour de Suisse frame is based on Parlee’s Z2 (level) and Z3c
(sloping) frames: the same great construction, materials, and processes
as the Z1-Pro, but using a different series of molds and a less labor-intensive
wishbone seatstay. The result: awesome ride, incredible build quality,
but at a much lower price.
Available in five stock sizes with your choice of level or sloping top
tube; each frame may be additionally custom-fit by extending the head
tube 1-2cm at no extra charge. The Tour de Suisse perfectly illustrates
our Race geometry: a great balance of quick steering combined with superb
descending characteristics.
Each lug on all of our carbon frames is laid-up by hand rather than being
pre-formed; this allows for stronger and lighter joints providing the
most direct carbon-to-carbon bond possible. The joints are then cured
with a combination of high pressure and high temperature, which virtually
eliminates voids and the chance of delamination and/or resin pockets.
This method allows us to avoid the large glue-lines that can result in
the “dead” or “vague” feel of many other carbon
fiber frames.

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Geometry
- Custom head tube, no charge
- 1 1/8" headset
- 130mm rear spacing
- Titanium dropouts and BB sleeve
- 68mm bb width with English thread
- 27.2mm seat post
- 35mm clamp-on front der. required
- Includes limited lifetime warranty
- Weight - 2.2lbs
Price
- Frame
- $3250
- Tour de Suisse sloping custom - $3900
- Custom paint, as quoted
Forks
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