The Ultimate Gravel Bike Experience?

Does the Parlee Taos live up to its high-end hype, or is it just another overpriced plastic bike? The EBD Gear Shop: https://bit.ly/EBD__Gear_Shop (The Greatest place on the Internet) 🔗Links to Everything⬇⬇⬇ ———⛓️Links From the Episode ⛓️——— (Shopping links supports the channel: At no cost to you! DK was riding: 🧑🏼‍🎤 Parlee Gravel Frame: https://bit.ly/Parlee_Taos 🍝Handle Bars: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/0... 🛞I’m going to upgrade to these tires: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/7... 🎡 GRD 23 wheels: https://alnk.to/fHn23pP 🦾Shimano GRX Di2: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/v... 🕶️Rx Riding Glasses: https://alnk.to/7qkW8sR 🏆Thermo Jacket(My gear of the year): https://alnk.to/dWdfyXk 🏆Chunky Fleece Winter Bibs: https://alnk.to/7Bgaxi5 👨🏻Ron Lewis: http://bit.ly/Hello_Ron was on the salsa Cutthroat 🧬Fusion Fiber wheels(we love them): https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/y... 🗺️The Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49520055 ——————Vital Info:—————— 🎟️Channel Memberships: https://bit.ly/EBD_Insider 👕 The EBD Gear Shop: https://bit.ly/EBD__Gear_Shop ❤️‍🔥 EBD newsletter : http://bit.ly/EBDgear 👾EBD Discord Community:   / discord   📲Shall we Instagram?: http://bit.ly/DkleinIG 🎞️ Animations by: https://bit.ly/Drew_Insta 🎶Music From Chances with Wolves: http://bit.ly/Chances_with_Wolves -——————Did you Know:——————— 📺 New Episodes of Everything’s Been Done  🗓️ Every Thursday at 1pm PST / 4pm EST / 9PM GMT 📡 EBD LIVE: 30 min before each weeks premiere:  12:30pm PST / 3:30pm EST / 8:30PM GMT  🤘Subscribe for More Adventures: https://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_EBD ———————-Host info———————- Dustin Klein: Working Artist, Lifestyle Cyclist, Maker. 🤳Instagram: http://bit.ly/DkleinIG 📈Strava:   http://bit.ly/DkleinStrava 👤Facebook:  http://bit.ly/Dklein_Facebook 🖥️LinkedIn:   http://bit.ly/Dklein_LinkedIn 💃🏻TikTok:   http://bit.ly/DK_TikTok 🌎 RidewithGPS: http://bit.ly/Dklein_RidewithGPS The Parlee Taos promises high-end performance, but does it actually deliver? In this first ride, I take it straight into the rough stuff—no test laps, just real-world gravel riding. From climbing to descending, comfort to control, here’s what stood out and what needs to change.