{"product_id":"parlee-taos-tier-2-carbon-shimano-grx-825-di2-gravel-bike","title":"Parlee Taos Tier Two Carbon Shimano GRX-825 Di2 Gravel Bike","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe Parlee Taos Tier Two is a race-capable \u003cb\u003egravel bike\u003c\/b\u003e built around a \u003cb\u003eone-piece UD carbon monocoque frame and fork\u003c\/b\u003e, designed for rough washboard, loose descents, and technical singletrack rather than smooth gravel roads. It runs a \u003cb\u003elong front-center, low bottom bracket\u003c\/b\u003e, and tire clearance up to \u003cb\u003e50mm\u003c\/b\u003e, and pairs a \u003cb\u003eShimano GRX-825 Di2\u003c\/b\u003e electronic groupset with \u003cb\u003eZIPP 303 XPLR S\u003c\/b\u003e carbon wheels and \u003cb\u003eGoodyear XPLR Inter 45mm\u003c\/b\u003e tubeless-ready tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe frame's \u003cb\u003e430mm chainstays\u003c\/b\u003e and head-tube angle in the \u003cb\u003e~68.75–69.75° range\u003c\/b\u003e put it toward the stable, confidence-inspiring end of the gravel spectrum, and the fork's \u003cb\u003eFlip-Chip\u003c\/b\u003e adjusts front axle position between \u003cb\u003e45mm and 51mm\u003c\/b\u003e, letting a rider tune handling for their terrain without changing frames. Drivetrain-wise, the \u003cb\u003e48\/31T crankset\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e11-36T cassette\u003c\/b\u003e give a wide gear window for loaded, technical riding rather than a narrow-range race setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eGravel riders who spend most of their time on rough terrain — washboard, loose descents, singletrack — rather than smooth, hard-packed gravel roads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders who want \u003cb\u003eelectronic shifting (Di2)\u003c\/b\u003e and are comfortable with a \u003cb\u003e2x12 drivetrain\u003c\/b\u003e and the wider gear range it provides over a 1x setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders planning long days in the saddle — the carbon lay-up is built to reduce high-frequency vibration over \u003cb\u003e100-mile\u003c\/b\u003e rides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders who want the option to convert to 1x later: the frame's front derailleur mount is \u003cb\u003eremovable and includes a blanking panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom bracket and headset\u003c\/b\u003e both ship standard (T47 internal \/ Enduro stainless bearings) with \u003cb\u003eoptional CeramicSpeed upgrades\u003c\/b\u003e — decide up front if that upgrade matters to you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrankset length\u003c\/b\u003e is available in 165, 170, 172.5, and 175mm — confirm the right length for your fit before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eThe fork's \u003cb\u003eFlip-Chip (45mm\/51mm)\u003c\/b\u003e changes front-end handling — consider which setting suits your primary terrain, since it affects the ride from the start\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame and fork:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece UD carbon monocoque construction with a \u003cb\u003e142mm rear thru-axle\u003c\/b\u003e, UDH-compatible hanger, and flat-mount disc. The full-carbon fork adds a \u003cb\u003e100mm thru-axle\u003c\/b\u003e, hidden cabling, an integrated crown race, and compatibility with \u003cb\u003e160mm or 180mm rotors\u003c\/b\u003e — details that matter for a bike meant to handle rough, technical terrain without flex or brake noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrivetrain and shifting:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb\u003eShimano GRX-825 Di2\u003c\/b\u003e groupset pairs a \u003cb\u003e48\/31T Hollowtech II crankset\u003c\/b\u003e with an \u003cb\u003e11-36T, 12-speed cassette\u003c\/b\u003e, giving a wide range for climbing on loaded gravel routes. The chain is shared with Shimano's Deore XT\/Ultegra\/GRX line (CN-M8100). The front derailleur is a removable braze-on unit, so the frame can run 1x with the included blanking panel if a rider prefers to simplify later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBraking:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eShimano GRX-825 Di2 hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/b\u003e front and rear, controlled through the same Di2 shift levers — consistent, low-maintenance stopping power matched to the electronic shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWheels and tires:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eZIPP 303 XPLR S\u003c\/b\u003e hookless carbon wheels with center-lock disc mounts, paired with \u003cb\u003eGoodyear XPLR Inter 45mm\u003c\/b\u003e tubeless-ready tires that ship with sealant already installed — ready to ride tubeless out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCockpit:\u003c\/b\u003e An \u003cb\u003eFSA K-Wing AGX carbon bar\u003c\/b\u003e (31.8mm) and \u003cb\u003eFSA SMR-II stem\u003c\/b\u003e support integrated cable routing, with an \u003cb\u003eErgon SR Allroad Pro saddle\u003c\/b\u003e on carbon rails and a choice of Parlee carbon seatpost (25mm offset) or FSA SL-K (0mm offset), both 31.6mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiggest strength:\u003c\/b\u003e a wide-range 2x12 Di2 drivetrain (48\/31T \/ 11-36T) matched with 45mm tubeless tires for stable, confident handling on rough terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eTradeoff:\u003c\/b\u003e a 2x electronic drivetrain adds weight and mechanical complexity versus a 1x setup, though the frame is UDH-compatible and can be converted using the included blanking panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/b\u003e an adjustable fork Flip-Chip (45mm\/51mm) lets riders tune front-end handling for their terrain without swapping frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eWe like the Taos for riders who want one gravel bike that can handle everything from fire roads to technical singletrack without feeling twitchy — the Flip-Chip fork and wide GRX-825 gearing give real room to dial in fit and terrain. At \u003cb\u003eVictory Bicycle Studio\u003c\/b\u003e, we'd start any Taos build with a proper bike fit given the frame's long front-center geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parlee","offers":[{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ XXS","offer_id":53692302426419,"sku":"CBT5007","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ XS","offer_id":53692302459187,"sku":"CBT5008","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ S","offer_id":53692302491955,"sku":"CBT5009","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ M","offer_id":53692302524723,"sku":"CBT5010","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ L","offer_id":53692302557491,"sku":"CBT5011","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ XL","offer_id":53692302590259,"sku":"CBT5012","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ XXS","offer_id":53692302623027,"sku":"CBT4007","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ XS","offer_id":53692302655795,"sku":"CBT4008","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ S","offer_id":53692302688563,"sku":"CBT4009","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ M","offer_id":53692302721331,"sku":"CBT4010","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ L","offer_id":53692302754099,"sku":"CBT4011","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ XL","offer_id":53692302786867,"sku":"CBT4012","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/parlee-taos-tier-two-carbon-shimano-grx-825-gravel-bike-drift-blue-1.jpg?v=1784669682","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/parlee-taos-tier-2-carbon-shimano-grx-825-di2-gravel-bike","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}