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The Z-Zero XD, the ultimate choice for a go-anywhere adventure and gravel bike.
Let the pavement end and the fun begin!

• Handmade one at a time in Beverly, Massachusetts
• Available custom geometry
• One-of-a-kind nude carbon finish standard
• Parlee Paint Lab custom paint optional
• 40mm tire compatible
• Fender mounts standard

Each one is made to order, by hand by the most experienced carbon team in the country.

Our Z-Zero XD was arguably the first carbon gravel bike, leadnig the way with disc brakes and wide, high volume, low pressure tires. The Z-Zero XD paved the way for what now defines a modern gravel bike. This pioneering design excels in all on and off-road riding disciplines and features all the carbon fiber expertise we’ve acquired over the past two decades.

All Z-Zero XD models include
Carbon dropouts and bearing races: Our compression molded carbon parts allow us to reduce the metal content in the Z-Zero to less than 20 grams. Eliminating metal correctly in any carbon composite structure translates to lighter weight and better durability.

PARLEE tube joining process: Pioneered on the Z1, our exclusive molding process is the technical benchmark for fusing carbon fiber tubes into a monolithic structure. Our process is neither “lugged” or traditional “tube to tube” construction. The Z-Zero joining process is more precise, more costly, and unmatched in strength, using only carbon fiber to fuse each tube to another in a manner that yields a wholly unified structure with almost zero redundant material.

Shaped, bladder-molded tubing: Our performance-based tube shaping allows for lighter overall tube weights and optimized tuning of the laminate schedule. A variety of tube designs allows us to perfectly tune the ride to each rider’s needs. Produced by hand, by our staff, here in Beverly, MA the Z-Zero tubes are 10-15% lighter on average than typical carbon tubing yet feature better torsional performance and more comfort.

Tapered head and steerer tubes: An innovation derived from the now industry-wide ISO testing protocols; tapered steerer and head tubes are hardly news anymore, however, with our Z-Zero, we pioneered the use of the optimally sized 1.250” (32mm) inch lower standard over the heavier 1.500”(38mm) inch standard. This provides the ideal balance for a road bike. Strength, safety, performance, and lightweight without harshness.

Disc Brake compatibility: The standard for the future, disc brakes for road bikes present a range of new options for brake, wheel, and drive systems. The Z-Zero was designed from inception to be disc brake capable. We use the modern thru-axle standards both front and rear for optimum performance and handling. The Z-Zero RD is compatible with 12mm front and rear thru-axles and the latest flat-mount calipers from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo.

Build Configuration
SRAM Force AXS Eagle 1x (or 2x)
Parlee Carbon Bar
Parlee Carbon Stem
Parlee Carbon Seatpost
Parlee Carbon Sky Ridge Wheels
Vittoria Terrano Dry

Technical Features
Sizes

• 16 Stock sizes and custom geometry

Design

• Compact, multi-surface gravel geometry

TT Slope

• 7-10 degrees, plus custom options

Tubing

• Custom lay up for each size and rider

Seat Stays

• Monostay with hidden fender mount

Tire Clearance

• 25-45mm (measured) front
• 25-40mm (measured) rear

Seatpost

• 31.6mm

Cabling

• Full internal, Di2/EPS/eTap, quick access replaceable clip-in stops. Mechanical, external on request.

Bottom Bracket

• Press Fit 30 (68mm x 46mm)

Drop Outs

• Carbon (w/replaceable hanger) - 142x12mm through axle

Brakes

• DISC, flat mount front and rear, 140 or 160mm rotors, internally routed

Front Derailleur

• Braze-on (removeable for 1x setups)

Frame Weight

• 975-1175 grams

Fork Specs

• PARLEE XD, Multi-surface disc, tapered steerer, integrated crown race, 12mm through axle, 3x utility mounts per side

Fender Mounts

• Integrated, hidden, front and rear

Headset

• Integrated Cane Creek, IS41 upper, IS47 lower