Behind the Process: How Our Custom Carbon Fiber Bicycle Tubes are Handmade At Parlee

Lyndall, our Custom Fabrication Manager, shows us a closer look at how our Z-Zero RD and XD carbon fiber tubes are made.
Video produced by Collectif Parlee
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[@techstryker]

❤❤ brother, i am from Bangladesh ❤ your taiwanese cycle land ❤❤

[@SuperDodoe]

looks expensive...wonder how they could compete against big western brands mass producing in asia.

[@talfidel7142]

how is it custom made if you make all your parts from the same moulds? I understand you can make a custom lamination schedule but isn't the customisation be the moulds themself?

[@parlee-cycles]

We can change the geometry of the frame (lengths and angles) with our other captured silicone molds. We don't show them in detail in the videos as they are our "secret sauce". The molds are very complex and expensive to produce. They also have to be regularly replaced. They produce incredible results however. When you combine the ability of changing the laminate schedule in the tubes and the junctions with the ability to change lengths and angles, then you have true, full customization.

[@philippamendt2986]

Would be great to see the staff wearing gloves during laminating the prepreg 😊

[@mo_adventures]

If not for the safety of the staff it should be to not contaminate the prepreg with skin oils.

[@drrock5356]

Most professional manufacturing facilities also mandate the use of safety glasses as well.

[@jedunboxing4127]

Si romel pala yun 😂