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09-02-08 | 12:18 PM

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Psimet2001

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Originally Posted by BananaTugger

I don't do carbon very often. The Parlee Z4 was bought on impluse and was my first frame that had any carbon used in its construction.

In chronological order: 2001 Cannondale CAAD 4 Aero, 2004 Bianchi XL EV3, 2004 Bianchi XL EV4, 2002 Cannondale CAAD 6 SI and a 2000 Coppi Aluminum.

If the Parlee was a 53cm instead of a 55cm, I would still have it.

...and I would be hunting it down. Nice rig.

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09-02-08 | 12:26 PM

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BananaTugger

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Originally Posted by Psimet2001

...and I would be hunting it down. Nice rig.

I'll try carbon fibre again someday.

I'm happy with the rigs I have now, but the Parlee was a freaking sweet ride. I just couldn't get low enough.

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09-02-08 | 12:56 PM

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SKYLAB

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Bikes: Parlee Z-4 2001 Fisher Sugar 1 Macalu Ti

I'll take that as an opportunity to post my own z-4....I do like looking at her....ignore the "anatomical crap"

09-02-08 | 12:58 PM

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BananaTugger

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Originally Posted by SKYLAB

I'll take that as an opportunity to post my own z-4....I do like looking at her....ignore the "anatomical crap"

You call those handlebars?

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09-02-08 | 01:03 PM

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SKYLAB

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Bikes: Parlee Z-4 2001 Fisher Sugar 1 Macalu Ti

Well the guys at the bike shop told me they were handlebars......

09-02-08 | 01:30 PM

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wfrogge

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Wing bars are for old men.... discuss

09-02-08 | 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wfrogge

Wing bars are for old men.... discuss

Indeed.

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09-03-08 | 11:41 AM

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SKYLAB

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Bikes: Parlee Z-4 2001 Fisher Sugar 1 Macalu Ti

I probably qualify then, being 55. I do prefer them to my round bars though. They give me more to grip and seem to have more positions that are comfortable for my hands.
I rode the round bars this weekend over Rabbit Ears pass and down onto the flats for about 90 miles r.t. I don't have hand issues and the bars were comfy enough, but I would consider flat bars an upgrade.