Bike Check: Mark’s Cinelli Parallax Street Build

Mark came in looking for a bike that he could ride around off the track, but that he could still easily make a couple changes to and race.  This Cinelli Parallax build reflects that dual purpose: looks awesome around town, but will also more than capable of crushing sprints at the track.  On the one hand, Brooks Cambium C17 saddle on a Thompson Elite post, flat bars running a front brake and ESI grips, and 47-17/14 ‘casual street gearing’ make this Parallax comfortable enough to ride for more than 200m.  On the other, ZED Wheel Works deep dish carbon clinchers built around Dura-Ace track hubs, Dura-Ace track cranks, and Exustar E-PR107TK track specific clipless pedals mean the Parallax quickly reverts back to a high end sprint machine.

It would be hard to call this bike understated, but the all black look is striking

Cinelli’s Parallax frame is quieter than their usual fare, the graphics keep getting better the closer you look

Shimano Dura-Ace track cranks driving a 47T FSA track ring

Shimano’s Dura-Ace track hubs keep the Parallax rolling smooth and quiet

Zed Wheelworks laced the Dura-Ace hubs are laced to Sapim CX-Ray spokes and 23mm wide carbon rims

Cinelli’s built the Parallax with a tapered headtube to make an extra tough front end

23mm Continental GP4000’s leave ‘tons’ of clearance

Cinelli’s painted the inside of the fork and chain/seat stays. Again, subtle, but a very nice touch

ZED’s matte on gloss graphics look sharp on the deep dish rims

Flat bars, ESI grips, and a front brake for taking the Parallax off the track and onto the streets

Brooks Cambium C17 Saddle combines Brooks reputation for comfort with a faster look