NEW COLOURS FOR PARLEE'S Z5

 Parlee is now offering their flagship Z5 in 3 new colour options for 2012. Options include this Silver number with some sweet red and black highlights. Also on offer are two white versions with a blue or orange accent to keep you standing out in the bunch. Swing by Crankstar to check out the new colour options as well as the new Z5 SLI for your new Shimano or Campagnolo intergrated groupset.

SO THIS IS WHY WE LOVE INDEPENDENT FABRICATIONS

Former IF racer and camera maestro Logan Hodson paid Independent Fabrications a recent visit and took a bit of footage. Here's the link to their blog. It will make you all warm and tingly!

http://ifbikesblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/video-newmarket-shop.html

THE NEW CRANKSTAR KIT DESIGN

The new 2012 Crankstar kit has been designed and a late February delivery date scheduled.

As you may have noticed, we have made the switch to Champion Systems for 2012. The decision was an easy one as they can produce different garments using the same design but at different price points. This will give the Crankstar customer an option of price and quality.

There has been a lot of interest in this years kit already, so to make sure you get a set in the first shipment, I would recommend you forward order soon.

As you can see, we have kept with the two tone blue with grey but introduced an orange into the kit for 2012. We also have gloves, caps, musettes, skinsuits and socks to compliment the apparel.

Come in and see us at Crankstar to make sure you are one of the first to pimp the new kit.

FIRST LOOK - ENVE 1.45 TUBULARS

Ok, so when I say first look I may be stretching the truth a little. In fact, I have had the pleasure of both training and racing an entire U.S. pro season on every rim Enve has in their arsenal. The 1.45 Tubulars pictured here being just one of the road options available.

Versatility is the first word that comes to mind when riding these 1.45's. It's a rim for all occasions. The weight for this wheelset built into a DT Swiss 240 hub set is only 1128 grams!

This easily puts it in the uber light category without making any sacrifices to the strength and durability of the wheel.

So when I say no sacrifices, I mean hubs and spokes. DT Swiss 240 hubs paired with Sapim CX Ray spokes to be precise. Along with the rims, these build into a race wheel that rivals anything on the market. The guys at Enve realised that to build the best product possible, it would make more sense to pair their carbon rims with products already tried and tested. This also gives you options. You can get these puppies built into Chris King or Alchemy hubs and still rival the price of a Zipp.

Performance. These wheels are stiff and responsive. Even the 1.65's accelerate like a wheel with half the rim depth. These wheels performed effortlessly in crosswinds. All in all, I thought the 1.65's where the choice for crits. The 1.45 shown here was definitely the best all rounder performing well in every condition. For the everyday rider, they also offer this wheel in a clincher model. .

Retail for this tubular wheelset with DT Swiss 240's starts at $3149 with the clincher model $3369.

Come in and see us at Crankstar to get a deal and get you rolling on a new set of hoops today.

Here's a quick pic of an absolute hitter tearing up the Roswell Crit on a pair of 1.65's.

Just thought I'd throw that one in. Too fast, too furious!

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS - CUSTOM PARLEE Z1

A real rider's ride. I enjoyed every minute of this special build. Parlee's flagship, the Z1. The attention to detail that goes into crafting a bike like this is amazing. There is simply nothing better. When Andrew visited us at Crankstar with a clear vision of what bike he was after, the ball started rolling pretty quick! A timeless yet classy look with components to suit and compliment every aspect of the build. Even the wheels got the custom treatment. In the end, it has turned out to be one of the most ride-able bikes Brisbane has seen. And to think his friends laughed when we promised delivery before Christmas. A big thanks must go out to Bob, Tom & the boys at Parlee for getting it all done smoothly and on schedule as well as Peter from Cycling Edge who personally hand delivered this masterpiece to the Crankstar door.

For a better look at the build process that Parlee goes through with every Z1 frameset, follow this link. 

Enve Bar & Stem combo = Sexual Chocolate!

The cockpit turns on a dime thanks to a Chris King No-Threadset.

Classy custom Parlee decals compliment the timeless lines on the Parlee Z1. Arundel carbon bidon cages in their slick finish will hold the bidons.

A better look at the custom Alchemy hubs built into Hed's C2 rims using Sapim cx-ray spokes. All done in-house at Crankstar. Ceramic Speed jockey wheels guide the chain through Shimano's Dura-ace Di2 rear mech. Note the fabricated titanium hangers which guide the Di2 cable perfectly. You can see the attention to detail that goes into the bonding process here.

For your next dream bike, come visit us @ Crankstar.

HOOP DREAMS - Crankstar now a stockist for ENVE Composites

Just a quick look at what we have got just in time for Chrismas.

Crankstar is proud to announce we are now the latest stockist for all Enve Composites wheels, rims, bars, stems & seatpillars. These guys are the real deal... & I can personally recommend these products.

With carbon clincher or tubular rims for all occasions, and an endless selection of hubs from a variety of brands including DT Swiss, Tune, Chris King & Alchemy, come in and speak to Steve about building a custom set of hoops for your race machine.

instore @Crankstar

Ever stopped to wonder where the magic happens??

Before...

After.

Beautiful, handcrafted masterpieces from Independent Fabrication.

Come check out your next dream bike @Crankstar.