Originally Posted by gc3 (Post 15475190)

Updates to Parlee Z5 SLi....added brakes (black TRP R979 EQ), KMC X10SL DLC black chain, and used Hollowgram SL crank arms (apologies in advance for the green crankbolt, this was off fleabay so is shown as received, black crankbolts have been ordered to appease the Stealth Goddess)...weight as shown is 6.41 kg...

...to all have commented previously they they don't like blue bits....noted....

http://gc3.smugmug.com/Other/Bikes/i...20copy3-XL.jpg

Originally Posted by cvall91 (Post 15477560)

I personally like the subtle blue touches. Would it be too much if you changed the crankbolt to blue? I think that might be a nice add.

Originally Posted by cvall91 (Post 15477560)

I personally like the subtle blue touches. Would it be too much if you changed the crankbolt to blue? I think that might be a nice add.

Originally Posted by fa63 (Post 15477562)

That, and a matching blue seatpost collar.

Originally Posted by gc3 (Post 15477649)

Cannondale doesn't make those in blue...just red, green, or black...and I'm not about to paint them blue.

Originally Posted by jtwilson (Post 15478812)

That's a tease! What bars are those again?

Originally Posted by primov8 (Post 15476504)

Here it is, back from the painter. A Giro/Baum inspired paint job, painted by Jack Kane of kanebikes.com.

A couple minor things to finish up... wire wrap the excess wires up front, chainstay protector. It was so easy to install and dial in the EPS system; it took more time dialing in the ZG brakes. I'll be taking it out for its first EPS ride tomorrow, and will take a much better pic out on the road.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8...63e48f65_c.jpg

Originally Posted by Biscayne05 (Post 15478845)

I gotta say that looks awesome. Does it have the pearlized effect? Also, would Ridley still warranty the bike even if you've painted on it?

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15478793)

Have to work on getting a better picture later. Had about five minutes to take pictures today, unfortunately I did not get any good shots. This was the best I managed. :(

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps10f0170a.jpg

Originally Posted by gc3 (Post 15479089)

Looks like you got to ride it today...., so....any good?

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15479574)

Best bike I have ever ridden. Only problem I have is that my knees keep hitting the aero handlebar when I stand to climb. I have a bruised knee because of it.

Originally Posted by primov8 (Post 15476504)

Here it is, back from the painter. A Giro/Baum inspired paint job, painted by Jack Kane of kanebikes.com.

A couple minor things to finish up... wire wrap the excess wires up front, chainstay protector. It was so easy to install and dial in the EPS system; it took more time dialing in the ZG brakes. I'll be taking it out for its first EPS ride tomorrow, and will take a much better pic out on the road.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8...63e48f65_c.jpg

Originally Posted by deepakvrao (Post 15480279)

^^^How is that bike standing?

Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15480306)

All these all black bikes look like they are made of charcoal.

Originally Posted by Crappymonkey (Post 15480219)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...BikePhoto1.jpg

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15480880)

I was able to get a better picture of my Parlee prior to today's ride.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psa002602d.jpg

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15480880)

I was able to get a better picture of my Parlee prior to today's ride.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psa002602d.jpg