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ProfessorDirk
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 16, 2009
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.Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: US178 and Ceasar's Head
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At: frameset used from a
Similar Products Used: Serotta Legend Ti, DeRosa Neo Primato, Cannondale 6x13, Trek 2300.
Bike Setup: Campy Record 10spd, Deda Newton Bars/Stem, Look Pedals, Selle Italia SLR, multiple tubular wheelsets (Zipp 303, Kysrium SL's, Campy Neutrons)
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americandudley
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 16, 2007
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!Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: lawrence,ks
Price Paid:
$3500.00
Purchased At: autcion
Similar Products Used: Pinarello Dogma FP
Bike Setup: Shimano Dura-Ace 10,Mavic Kysrium 2003 TDF Edition,Fizik Arione,Ritchey WCS Carbon Streem.
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nrspeed
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: April 12, 2005
Strengths: Beautiful eye candy, comfortable and springy ride, geometryWeaknesses: Time is not making this geometry any more with their semi-compact framesBottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: PCH up Muholland
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Pasdena Velo
Similar Products Used: Trek 5900, Litespeed Ti, Abici Al/Carbon, BIanchi Steel, Colnago Master Steel
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
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gpelpel
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 6, 2004
Strengths: Ride quality.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: California
Purchased At: EBay
Similar Products Used: Specialized Carbon Allez Epic, Bianchi XL EV2
Bike Setup: Campi groupo, Mavic Ksyrium wheels, Fizik Arione saddle.
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ncstate01
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 13, 2004
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.Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: Time VX SPecial Pro
Price Paid:
$2150.00
Purchased At: ebay
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
Bike Setup: Campy Record group
ksyrium sl'l
Vittoria kx tires
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