Description Time VX Frames feature tremendous efficiency and precise directional control while simultaneously offering exceptional comfort and is ideal for the most demanding racer as well as the cyclist seeking ...
Bike Setup: Campy Record 10spd, Deda Newton Bars/Stem, Look Pedals, Selle Italia SLR, multiple tubular wheelsets (Zipp 303, Kysrium SL's, Campy Neutrons)
Summary: great all round ride. Very balanced weight for and aft. Feels great moving from seated to a jump or a standing climb. A little short in the top tube for me, but helps keep the wheelbase really short for a bike of this size (62cm). Very smooth. An all day riding bike.
Strengths: Balanced. Very smooth riding. Neutral steering.
Weaknesses: short top tube so you need to run a longer stem. Does not have the instanteous jump of the 6x13 and lacks the torsional stiffness of the Serotta (Custom built) on high speed switchback descents.
Summary: This was my first high end bike.At 6'6 I bought the size 62 c-c which few companies offered in a stock frame.It is an excellent all round bike in every category.Especially during long rides,because it's extremely comfortable.
Strengths: The frame is very durable and climbs and descends very well.Not the lightest by today's standards,but unbeatable as a 2nd bike or trainer.
Weaknesses: I'm not a fan of the module package at all.I'm most disappointed with the stem.It is very light and strong,but the non titanium parts are corroding on both stems.Also the part that holds the derailleur cable near the chainstay came loose and had to be glued back on.It's not part of the frame like on other bikes.Disappointing!
Similar Products Used: Pinarello Dogma FP
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Bike Setup: Full Record Carbon, Mavic SSC calipers, Time VXRS Carbon/Ti pedals, Campy Neutron wheels, Veloflex Tires, Arionne saddle, Deda bars, Time Stem and seatpost
Summary: This bike fits me so well. It has the slightly shorter top tube and mroe relaxed steering angle like my old favorite Colnago, but at a much better price. The new compact Time's have different geometry.
I got mine as an unbuilt show frame, so I got a good deal. Noone custom designs each fibre of each tube and shape like Time! Most everyone else uses prepeg and boy is there a HUGE ride difference.
A have a Trek 5900 with 110 OCLV and have ridden steel, aluminum and ti. Time has done great with custom designing the ride qualitites with the VX Special Pro.
It instills confidence when cornering down a wicked descent and is rock solid and stiff for the sprints. The Time stem with Deda Newton bars couldnt be more stiff. It is heavier than my Trek but climbs very smoothy and steadily. My new favorite ride is now a Time.
Strengths: Beautiful eye candy, comfortable and springy ride, geometry
Weaknesses: Time is not making this geometry any more with their semi-compact frames
Bike Setup: Campi groupo, Mavic Ksyrium wheels, Fizik Arione saddle.
Summary: Fantastic ride. Stiff, fast and super comfortable. Handles likes it's on a rail, very safe feeling in descents. Very good climber. Very nice power transfer from pedals to wheels.
Strengths: Ride quality.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Similar Products Used: Specialized Carbon Allez Epic, Bianchi XL EV2
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Bike Setup: Campy Record group
ksyrium sl'l
Vittoria kx tires
Summary: I love this bike. I have ridden many other high end frames with the same Campy group and simular wheels. The Time is by far the best. It has more feedback than my 2003 Bianchi Carbon did yet it is smooth as silk on moderatly bumpy roads. It accelerates well and climbs well.
It is about 5oz heavier then my 2003 Orbea Starship Carbon, but performs much better because of stiffness and ride quality. Although, I would hate to part with my Orbea. So, it will become a bike for the mountains since it is a bit lighter.
Strengths: No body really has one. Pretty! Smooth, Stiff, and all around best thing I have ridden.
Weaknesses: It is a bit pricey but right now Time Sport is blowing them out of their stock for $2000.
Similar Products Used: Other rides I have owned. 99 Bianchi Alloro, 99 Bianchi Shotping (XL), 2001 Bianchi EV2, 2003 Bianchi XL Carbon, 2003 Orbea Starship Carbon, Time VX Special Pro
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