Parlee Taos
All-Day Fast. Ready for Adventure.
The Parlee Taos is a progressive carbon gravel bike designed for riders who want speed without sacrificing capability.
Purpose-built from the ground up for modern gravel riding, the Taos combines efficient power transfer and responsive acceleration with the stability, traction and control required when the terrain becomes rough, fast or unpredictable.
This isn't a road bike adapted for gravel.
With progressive geometry, clearance for tyres up to 50mm, suspension compatibility, internal storage and a lightweight carbon frame handmade in Portugal, the Taos represents Parlee's vision for the future of gravel.
Race it. Explore with it. Take the road you normally ride past.
The Taos is built to go further.
The Future of Gravel
Gravel bikes have traditionally involved compromise.
Race-focused bikes can be stiff and nervous when conditions deteriorate, while adventure-focused bikes can become heavy and sluggish when the pace increases.
The Taos is designed to bring those two worlds together.
Its lightweight monocoque carbon construction provides the stiffness and efficient power transfer required for fast riding, while the compact sloping front triangle and carefully engineered carbon layup help create a smoother, more controlled ride over rough terrain.
The result is a bike designed to be fast when you put the power down and composed when the trail fights back.
Progressive Gravel Geometry
Confidence at Speed
One look at the Taos makes it clear this isn't simply a conventional road geometry with wider tyres.
Parlee uses a longer reach and slacker head angle to create greater confidence and stability at speed. A lower bottom bracket helps keep the rider planted, while relatively short chainstays retain responsive handling and efficient power transfer.
The geometry is designed to provide traction and control through fast corners, rough descents and technical terrain without losing the lively character expected from a Parlee.
Importantly, Parlee doesn't simply scale one geometry across the range.
Each of the six frame sizes receives its own geometry and carbon layup, helping preserve the intended Taos ride characteristics across riders of different sizes.
Up to 50mm Tyre Clearance
Tyres fundamentally change what a gravel bike can do.
The Taos is optimised around 45mm tyres, with clearance for tyres up to 50mm, giving riders considerable freedom to configure the bike around their terrain and riding style.
Fit fast, lower-profile gravel tyres for racing and smoother roads.
Go wider and more aggressive when traction, comfort and control become the priority.
With the right tyre setup, the Taos can move seamlessly between fast gravel roads, rough tracks, broken tarmac and more technical terrain.
Suspension Ready
More Capability When You Want It
The Taos takes its versatility another step further with suspension-corrected geometry.
A compatible suspension fork can be fitted without fundamentally compromising the bike's intended geometry and handling, opening the Taos to rougher gravel and increasingly technical terrain.
Combined with its generous tyre clearance and stealth dropper-post routing, this gives riders the freedom to build anything from a lightweight gravel race bike to a highly capable off-road machine.
1x or 2x. Your Choice.
Not every gravel rider needs the same drivetrain.
The Taos accommodates both 1x and 2x drivetrain configurations, using a removable front derailleur mount to keep the frame clean when running a single chainring.
Choose a 1x drivetrain for simplicity, clearance and modern gravel racing.
Choose 2x when closely spaced ratios and a broader gearing range better suit your riding.
The Taos gives you the platform. How you build it is up to you.
Built for Big Days
Performance doesn't mean practicality has to disappear.
Parlee has incorporated internal downtube storage into the Taos, providing space for ride essentials without loading the outside of the bike.
You'll also find top-tube bag mounts, fender mounts and stealth dropper-post routing, making it possible to configure the Taos for everything from gravel racing to long-distance adventures.
It's a performance gravel bike designed with the reality of gravel riding in mind.
Made for You
Every Taos frame is produced individually in small batches before being built to order.
Once the correct frame size has been selected, Parlee can use the rider's measurements and intended riding style to help determine appropriate fit components.
From there, riders can choose their specification and finish or explore more extensive visual personalisation through Parlee PaintLab and the 3D Configurator.
It's a more considered approach to buying a premium gravel bike:
Your fit. Your specification. Your Parlee.
Who Is the Parlee Taos For?
The Taos is designed for riders who want a gravel bike capable of going fast without limiting where the ride can take them.
It's particularly well suited to:
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Gravel racing
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Fast gravel riding
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Long-distance gravel events
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Mixed-surface riding
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Rough and technical gravel
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Adventure riding
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Riders wanting up to 50mm tyre clearance
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Riders considering a gravel suspension fork
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1x or 2x gravel builds
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Riders who value premium European carbon manufacturing
If your riding is predominantly paved with occasional unsealed roads, the Parlee Ouray may be the better choice.
But when gravel is the destination rather than simply something encountered along the way, the Taos is the Parlee built for the job.
Parlee Taos in Australia
The Parlee Taos is available in Australia through South Side Distribution and our network of authorised Parlee retail partners.
Our specialist dealers can assist with sizing, bike fit, drivetrain configuration, component selection, tyre setup, suspension options and PaintLab customisation.
Australian Parlee owners also benefit from local technical, service and warranty support through South Side Distribution and the authorised Parlee dealer network.
From a lightweight gravel race build to a suspension-equipped adventure machine, your Parlee dealer can help create a Taos around the way you actually ride.
Key Features
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Progressive performance carbon gravel bike
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Handmade in Portugal
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Lightweight monocoque carbon frame
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Six size-specific geometries and carbon layups
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Long-reach, slack-head-angle geometry
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Optimised around 45mm tyres
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Maximum 50mm tyre clearance
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Suspension-corrected geometry
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Compatible with gravel suspension forks
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1x and 2x drivetrain compatible
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Removable front derailleur mount
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Internal downtube storage
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Top-tube bag mounts
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Fender mounts
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Stealth dropper-post routing
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PaintLab customisation available
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Built to order
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Local Australian dealer and after-sales support
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Parlee Taos?The Parlee Taos is a lightweight, progressive carbon gravel bike designed to combine high-speed efficiency with stability, control and capability across rough terrain. It features modern gravel geometry, up to 50mm tyre clearance, suspension compatibility and integrated storage.
- Where is the Parlee Taos made?
- The Parlee Taos is handmade in Portugal using a precision carbon layup process. Frames are produced individually in small batches before being built to order.
- What tyre clearance does the Parlee Taos have?The Taos is optimised around 45mm tyres and provides clearance for tyres up to 50mm, allowing riders to configure the bike for everything from fast gravel racing to rougher off-road riding.
- Can the Parlee Taos use a suspension fork?Yes. The Taos features suspension-corrected geometry, allowing a compatible gravel suspension fork to be fitted while maintaining the intended handling characteristics of the bike.
- Can the Parlee Taos run a 2x drivetrain?
- Yes. The Taos supports both 1x and 2x drivetrain configurations and uses a removable front derailleur mount.
- Does the Parlee Taos have internal storage?Yes. The Taos features internal downtube storage for carrying essential equipment. It also includes top-tube bag mounts, fender mounts and stealth routing for a dropper seatpost.
- Can the Parlee Taos use a dropper post?Yes. The Taos includes stealth dropper-seatpost routing, allowing riders to configure the bike for more technical gravel and off-road terrain.
- Can the Parlee Taos be customised?Yes. Riders can personalise their Taos through Parlee's extensive colour and paint options, including further customisation through the Parlee 3D Configurator and PaintLab.
- Where can I buy a Parlee Taos in Australia?The Parlee Taos is available through South Side Distribution's authorised Parlee retail partner network in Australia, with local assistance for sizing, fit, specification, ordering and ongoing ownership support.
Parlee Taos at a Glance
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Feature
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Specification
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Category
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Performance Gravel
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Frame
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Carbon Monocoque
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Manufacturing
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Handmade in Portugal
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Optimised Tyre Width
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45mm
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Maximum Tyre Clearance
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50mm
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Geometry
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Progressive Gravel
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Frame Sizes
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6 Size-Specific Geometries
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Drivetrain
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1x / 2x Compatible
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Suspension
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Suspension-Corrected Geometry
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Dropper Compatible
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Yes, Internal Routing
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Internal Storage
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Yes
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Top-Tube Mounts
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Yes
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Fender Mounts
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Yes
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Customisation
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Parlee PaintLab / 3D Configurator
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Best For
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Gravel Racing, Adventure & Mixed Terrain
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Australian Distributor
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South Side Distribution
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