Originally Posted by
RatMudd
I don't know. I've been reading some on Parlee's site tonight but none of the geometry specs. The only difference I see (in my very short amount of time researching) is that the Z1 has titanium dropouts and Z Zero has carbon dropouts. I'd pick titanium. What are some other differences? Is Z Zero new for 2014/2015?
Slight difference in tube joining technique. Z1s are mitered and overwrapped with carbon that forms a sort of lug and compressed in a urethane mold that leaves a definite raised lug edge. Z0s use a more recent tubing design that tapers the tubes near the joints and when overwrapped with carbon they are compressed with a urethan mold that forms a smooth transition with no visible "lug" to the joints. Plus a bunch of other little details.
It's just sort of curious why Lance would choose the older/lesser model. They're both available in full custom geometries as well as stock.
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