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Time is consistently the best bike that has come onto this channel. There are several scylon videos and their manufacturing quality is much higher than their competitors.
This bike does everything very well to the point where it becomes a non event. You can get on it and ride it and not have to worry about anything niggling. As a piece of manufacturing engineering, it is peerless in cycling.
However, the question still arises would you be able to tell the difference, the likely answer is no. Despite this clearly high level of engineering, the $600 frames from the far east are unlikely to yield a discernible difference in terms of things the rider can feel.
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I had some questions referencing the aerodynamic loss of the hoods and basically accused me of talking BS. Here's a photograph visually showing the difference. www.hambini.com/20220829_142512/ The loss is significant and aggravated because the hood does not see disturbed air, it's out in front of the bike. You can mitigate the loss by holding the hoods but that increases the system drag versus holding the drops. The rim/cable actuation is considerably smaller. This is in addition to the loss from the discs. Whilst I accept that the industry is moving to Disc brakes, from an aerodynamic perspective, they are inferior.
@JackofNothingess
Жыл бұрын
"Disc brakes allow the bike and wheels to be more aerodynamic." Yeah, right. What about the extra spokes to structurally support the rims, is that more aerodynamic? And rotational drag from the disc and calipers? And wider is faster? It's not science they're selling anymore. It's now gone to selling snake oil. Glad there are some frames out there that brakes the mould of selling snake oil. Haha
@dogukantosun5547
Жыл бұрын
and I go for Peak Torque 180 mm adapter :)
@galenkehler
Жыл бұрын
I just can't believe we got some actual Hambini ride footage
@jc74435
Жыл бұрын
I think those shifters could be installed lower in the handlebar, and be more streamlined with the rest of the bar. In the sl7 photo, they are way too high.
@jobytapia6388
Жыл бұрын
As an owner of both a Time VXRS (rim brake) and a Giant TCR Pro (disc), I can say that I can tell the differences in the rides. The Time is superior for longer days in the saddle, but the Giant accelerates better. Both handle the curves with aplomb as the geometries are very similar. But as I'm in my 50s and not lining up for the TdF anytime soon, I don't really care about any aerodynamic losses from the discs. The braking performance is better in all conditions and especially great in the wet. Also, having been a wheel builder for nearly 40 years, I can tell you that you can have lighter, stronger wheels with discs as the rim doesn't have to do a second job that requires additional material and strengthening. That also lowers the rotational weight for climbing and faster overall acceleration. But I'm just some punter that likes your videos.
Hi Hambini. It's Jean here from the Time Marketing Department. Thanks for the positive review. I'm glad you enjoyed your three week all expenses paid trip to France. You are welcome back anytime and the Ferrari will be at your disposal on your next visit. Sorry you had to make do with the Bentley. All the best and keep up the unbiased (wink) reviews. JEAN
@Hambini
Жыл бұрын
Nice thought but they don't have a presence in France any more
@stevenross-watt8640
Жыл бұрын
@@Hambini hehe. That was the best I had. Long day. 👍
@theegg-viator4707
Жыл бұрын
😂
@joshhiggins4723
Жыл бұрын
They threw in 5 minute closet visit with Liz Hurley to seal the review
@bryansephton1019
Жыл бұрын
@@Hambini that'll be why mine has a "made in European union" badge on it and a cheeky little tricolor? 100% get what you mean about build quality though
Time's customer service is exemplary. We have been dealing with Time for many years at Athlete Service. Last year one customer discovered that the aluminium bb shell on his 11 year old VXRS had corroded away. We sent his frame back to Time who completely repaired it, without cost. And another whose old frame had developed a tiny hairline crack around the top of the seat tube, under the seat post clamp. They sent him a new ADH frameset, again completely free of charge. They are currently manufacturing a replacement fork for a crash damaged 14 year old frameset, this time quite reasonably for a cost. Another customer who cracked his seats try, they replaced the rear triangle foc, that or it was a brand new frame because we couldn't tell the difference. Now we have a handful of ADHX framesets, and have one built up and ridden. Amazing bike to ride.
You can neaten up the di2 wiring and lose that junction box. See my TCR build video. Drill the bars and use the bar end junction box.
@tednruth453
Жыл бұрын
He's an amateur at this game 🤓
@schsch2390
Жыл бұрын
Or follow his advice to go with 105, in Di2 there is no cabling or jxn box as the levers are bluetooth connected to the deraillers, but your frame has to be disc ready.
@The_Real_JN
Жыл бұрын
@@tednruth453 good one 😂
Hambini got some big bolox, he bent his saddle from the weight of his sacks. Great video, that bike is beautiful! I'm not even sure I can afford to look at it. Awesome.
Lost it at the David Arthur clip. Thank you for the good laugh
Love the David Arthur plug 😂😂 Rim for the win 💪💪
Bought an Time ADH21 earlier this year, rim brakes, DA9100 mechanical, far sports 45mm wheels, best bike I’ve ever owned. Simple, reliable, light, and beautiful.
@slownoah423
Жыл бұрын
I picked up an ADH21 last year after warrantying my Canyon (BB shell warped) and the difference is noticeable. Canyon feels like made of plastic, ADH21 is stiffer than
@aaron___6014
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't get much simpler than a bicycle for transport.
@Reanimator999
Жыл бұрын
@@slownoah423 Really... A BB shell gets waroed. Wow.
@slownoah423
Жыл бұрын
@@Reanimator999 yep it ovalized and even wrapping a BB with 1mm of tape, I could take it in/out of my frame with just my fingers. Canyon over the phone told me "how surprised they were because this NEVER happens" hahaha sure...
@th24gg19
Жыл бұрын
How light
7:07 is really compliant, very responsive, and held its speed well. Glad to see Hambini maturing enough to provide an industry level type of review.
@nicgac
Жыл бұрын
"Hambini on top of Liz Hurley" being now the new industry reference for speed? One of the best review so far where you can just feel the sheer passion with the rant toned down a bit.
@carr.dominic
Жыл бұрын
i heard mapdec say spins up really well the other day, spins up well is prob not the wheel but the weight nd any wind direction like
‘The fastest thing since me on Elizabeth Hurley…” Hambini aged 5. For the last 3 years, this is one of the many reasons I love this channel. Oh and always the engineering analysis. ;)
I know what make of bike I’ll be buying next ! 👍🏻 thanks Hambini dude 👍🏻 Rim brake too 😍
Clear finish showing the weave of Scylon frame is simply beautiful. I got my Time Izon and that also shows the weave too.
The real reason why Dave Arthur doesn't ride his rim brake tourer anymore is that he has about 10 disc-braked press bikes sat in his garage wanting a review. 😉
Thanks for sharing your review of the Scylon. Personally, I bought a TIME VXR frameset in 2002 and I still use it and love it. It just works nicely all the "time". I've also had many other bike brands over the years (TREK, Cervelo, Pinarello, Colnago, Canyon .. etc) and they just do not compare. They only reason I have not upgraded to a Scylon is that I do not race any more, so I just don't have a need for it.
Great to see a Hambini David Arthur colab - can't wait to see future KZread output - Bottom Bracket Bumchums 😁
Nice to finally see. My Time is over 2 years old now, and I'm quite happy. It is definitely not a "compliant" bike, it feels like it wants to go fast doesn't care if you get beat up.
@peterwestender
Жыл бұрын
@Jamison Roberts Which model?
Hambini's work is a masterpiece of engineering.
this video is particularly hilarious, even for hambini standards. your build is a huge inspiration for my own road bike. thank you!
Thousands of years of baguette making has allowed the lovely people at time to craft the perfect tube shapes. Ooh la la.
I followed your advice and bought an alpe d'huez frame (1 year ago), put your bb in and the tolerances were perfect, mounted everything Dura Ace except the brakes (ee brake) and carbon tubulars. It works just PERFECT and it weighs just 6,5Kg with everything (pedals, Garmin and empty bottles)!!!! Thanks Hambini
@playmoreguitar5393
Жыл бұрын
Pity no pictures. Sounds like a KILLER bike. Enjoy.
@PhiyackYuh
Жыл бұрын
Have you compared it to another bike of yours? Dont underestimate the power of belief. Placebo is real.
@cesarsaurasilva6637
Жыл бұрын
@@PhiyackYuh yes. I have 5 road bikes. 2 disk and 3 with rim brakes. I mounted all of them and the Time is, without any doubt, the one that presents the best quality of materials and in wich the measures are true and correct
No other bike in all of Raoul's cut-ups looked as cleanly molded as the Time. Just beautiful.... I can only wonder: An engineer designing a frame made of 200-300 pieces of uni-directional would have more tunability in terms of local and global stiffness. The machine Time uses to weave their frame always looks (no pun) amazing. Thanks, Hambini I learn something everytime.
Because of you I own a Time alpe d'huez 01 since two years. Love it and it is worth every penny. Thanks for pushing me into this direction
@Reanimator999
Жыл бұрын
Hambini's engineering analysis really convinced to get Time bike as my next road bike as well. Simply because I didn't want to waste my hard earned money on crap quality bike pretending as high quality bike. I got myself TIme Izon which is the predecessor to Alpe d'huez. I got it with good deal ($2K USD for whole bike) with power meter in great condition. So what frame color did you get for your Alpe d'huez? Mine is black with clear lacquer coat.
@masatsune3493
Жыл бұрын
@@Reanimator999 You are right, he ruled out all the other Brands I was looking to. BMC, Cervelo, Scott etc. The first Time Hambini mentioned Time on his channel i started my research about RTM, the braiding they do and the whole process and was hooked. The frames are not very easy to obtain in Germany, in fact I had to buy the frame without ever seeing it in person or trying the bike. My Frame already came made in Slovakia and is the all flat black model. That was the only bummer for me, you don't see the beautiful Carbon Weave, but there was no choice. Took the Aktiv fork as well, because I am not a big weight weenie. Had it built with Ultegra DI2 Groupset, DT Swiss PR 1400 Dicut Wheels at around 6000 Euro. Not a bargain, but 2 years ago it looked really bad for Time so I was in fear they go out of business completely so I took the frame. But not regretting anything, it is beautiful.
@Reanimator999
Жыл бұрын
@@masatsune3493It is beautiful bike. Well, Bianchi has that famous green color I like, but a paint job alone can't prove the superior quality. It was a good call to take the Activ fork. My Izon has Activ fork too and I still need test it on well paved road, not on pot-hole filled streets of San Francisco. Just like you, RTM is what convinced me to get Time bike. About the flat black color, I think it's not a bad idea to do custom paint or custom vinyl wrap. Their frames are already sold in red, blue, and other colors so why not?
Yes man. Wicked review. Superb bike.
Thank you Hambini. You are making the world a better place. Give'n em hell Hambini
Thanks Hambini, you star. I've heard they're very well made, from other sources too. Good to know they're still available in Rim 👑 version too. 🧐
I fucking miss working in manufacturing. Hearing you say words like concentric and defects makes me nostalgic for a time gone by.
Love the on the road shots!
Great to see Hambini in the wild.
My bird loves your delivery and humour, I love your refreshing technical soothsaying.WELL DONE YOU!
Nice to see that there still are well made Bikes made today.
Great vid, great bike. Love the ride part. Can't wait for the Christmas special! Chris
For some reason i find myself excited after this vid , I love how you rubbed that top tube
The price of used Time Scylons just went up.
Wow this was a nice change of pace Bini.
This video proper made me chuckle after a shit day in the office. Cheers buddy.
Nice to see Lord Hambini outside in the big wide world! Brilliant although I appreciate a roasting can't always be outside! Good on ya
i've got a 2022 Scylon with the mass damper and what seems to be a much shorter seat post than yours...after some absurd confusion during the ordering process i ended with one painted matte grey and unfortunately its extremely easy to chip and there doesn't seem to be any touch up paint available. You commented you didnt know what Time customer service was like...i contacted them to ask for digital copies of their decals so i could get some new ones made and they could not have been more helpful or accommodating. As you mentioned, the bike was a joy to assemble, i run AXS and some Jagwire elite cables so the front end look reasonably tidy too.
Hambini is absolutely savage with the slammed stem!!
Nice review. I have owned a Skylon (made in the old a French factory). 7 years on it & it has been flawless. Had to do a little modification to the internal shifting wiring to make it shift perfect but nothing major. Longest time I have owned a frame in 40 years of riding. There isn’t anything produced that I would replace it with.
@Reanimator999
Жыл бұрын
Congrats for owning a bike for that long.
@IronHorsey3
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful endorsement. Riding classic Time Sprint pedals. Super. One day they’ll go on a Time bike. 🙏🏼
Thank you Mr. Hambini.
I've owned a Time NXR for 11 years, a lovely light bike which handles beautifully. Time used to offer lifelong warranties which says a lot about their workmanship.
That’s some brilliant double think from Mr Arthur
@JackofNothingess
Жыл бұрын
I commented "So if the maths are correct, this newest bike is 700% stiffer than the same bike from 6 years ago, if marketing is to be believed..." *Crickets*
@basedgodstrugglin
Жыл бұрын
@@JackofNothingess don’t forget that the bikes should be lighter than air by now as well
an honest man, amazingly new
Would love to see a Campagnolo Super Record EPS group set on that bike. The carbon crankset would set off the Time paint finish lovely. Anyway who doesn’t love a hirth coupling, beats a splined design for engineering aesthetics.
@LS1conehead
Жыл бұрын
Even if to just be different from the 'must have/go-to' Shimano throngs. 😊👍
Does my eyes deceive me? A clean Hambini bike? Bullocks! You blew my mind! This is a dream bike to me. Nice video!
@Danielkuota1
Жыл бұрын
Is that clean?
Hambini single handedly could revive this bike brand 😂
When something is excellent you often don't notice - because it just works. I had a chance to buy a second-hand Time but instead purchased a new Focus Izalco Max. Well now I have some lovely BB creak to listen to every day.
@alexyounghunlee
Жыл бұрын
Not sure which BB new Izalco Max uses, but one-piece BSA adapter for older versions with BB30 worked wonders. Anything BB30/PF30 etc... I just convert them to BSA
@Hugh23132
Жыл бұрын
@@alexyounghunlee I was thinking of getting the Hambini pf30 one piece
One issue with the quickset headset worth noting is that if you sweat on it, and dont service it, after a while it will seize and be extremely difficult to dissemble unless you have something like Rost Off. I picked up a secondhand RXRS from a negligent owner and scarred the quickset headset cap trying to take it off. Another thing worth emphasizing is the Skylon is a harsh ride. Big bumps are very efficiently transmitted to your hands and rear end. OTH it feels fast, its got that unique Time gliding ride quality.
Seriously luv your stuff👊👊👍👍
Loved Time frames. Used to have a VXRS. If I ever sell my hairdresser, I will get a Skylon in a heartbeat!
Very informative, really enjoyed that.
Great video...convinced me to finally mount my brake levers on the back of my seat post...top that aero effect!
Cool video on your Time Road bike,their products are excellent.I still have 8 year old Time Atac pedals with 60000km on them and still going strong,there pedals are best.Safe riding and working.💯👌🏻✌🏻
Bugger, just when you had me convinced to buy Chinese you show this! Beautiful looking bike.
The rim brake cartel appreciates your service
Finally an honest review, not like David Arthur who’s obviously sponsored for every reviews of the « jolly fast bike » costing way too much money !
I have an Alpe d'Huez 01 for 2 years. Building it up with Campa Record 11 was a joy in itself. Seat stem and fork plug went inside as a piston compressing air. And as ride quality goes... my other bike is an S-W Tarmac, which is not bad... Time does everything just a bit better. Stiffer, lighter, more vibration absorbing, dociler handling... just enough for pure joy to ride.
@helenwall3277
Жыл бұрын
Which Tarmac are you comparing it to? My SL6 rim brake was just written off and I'm trying to figure out how to replace it. Thanks.
@balikolaci1
Жыл бұрын
@@helenwall3277 it's a 2011 SL3 "Tom Boonen" edition. The last with outside routed cables. I use it for commuting and really without problem.
Looking at the saddle to bar drop, plus the position of the hoods so much down on the bars...you must be pretty flexible! I wish more reviews were like this one!
I also noticed David Arthurs choice of words there. He can't ride one of his finest bikes because of tire size and rim brakes. 😩 I guess I need a new bike. The Time sounds excellent. Great channel Hambini.
I watch this channel just for hambini comments they are hilarious even though I love cycling.
The pen is working = gets me every time. I am still yet to find an appropriate time and place and audience to drop this on
I've had 4 Times. The first was the First model which developed a crack near the head tube. They replaced it with an Edge. That one is 13 years old now and I passed it along to my tall daughter. The next was a VRS Fluidity Aktiv which I built w Record 11, very plush. I was able to pick up a two year old Scylon last year. Damn is it fast. I moved the Record over to this frame and built the VRS with Potenza and wide gearing. I love riding the Scylon for up to three hour rides. For long, hilly, crappy roads I'll take the Fluidity. Just finished the 235 mile Ride Across Wisconsin and was quite fresh at the end. I've had no significant issue with harshness. I run 25mm that measures 27 at 85/82psi.
Thanks brokowski!!! I’m having a custom build being done next week as well…mechanical Campangolo Chorus 10spd, Voce shifters (cost savings), Centaur 50/39 aluminum crank (no delamination), and cew others I’ll hit you up on-it later;-)
@LS1conehead
Жыл бұрын
Are the Centaur (or even Chorus) 10 speed alloy cranks still being manufactured, or did you find then as NOS, or have them from a previous build?? I ask because my most recent fitting required pedal spindle extenders. With all of the dire warnings against using them in carbon crank arms (even fairly strong ones!), I am considering swapping out my 2010 vintage Campy Record CT Ultra Torque compacts for those.
On your advice I bought a 2018 or 2019 Alpe d’Huez 01 last year that was sitting around at some US bike shop. My experience very much mirrors yours, even though I ended up with a disc frame with the aktiv add-on. The build quality is spectacular, and installing your BB was arguably the easiest thing to do of the build. The handling is leagues better than my TCR and I find the ride to just be more enjoyable on a whole. The only flaw I would say is that I don’t think the aktiv fork makes much difference to Chicago potholes, but nothing really would. For US viewers, there is a TIME sales branch in the states and I’ve found them to be very responsive and easy to deal with. Purchasing a stem and a di2 grommet kit was painless and quite quick. If I ever buy another bike, it’ll surely be a TIME. They are simply that good.
@basedgodstrugglin
Жыл бұрын
Gotta buy one of those off road trophy trucks with 12 inches of suspension travel for the potholes back east lol
@LS1conehead
Жыл бұрын
@@basedgodstrugglin ...or at least a gravel suspension rally car! 😉
@shadowsun33
5 ай бұрын
Interesting that you too own a TCR. I have the 2023 version w/ SLR 1 wheels 42mm deep. Decent looking bike but a couple days ago I found Time after I have forgotten about it years ago and now re-discovered Alpe D'Huez 2023 and 2024. I totally fell in love with it. I must say I was eyeing a ton of famous brands as I used to ride Pinarellos back in the 90s and all the aero frames kind of pulled me in, but when I saw the new D'Huez it was love at first sight. I don't think I have ever seen anything so simple yet so beautiful and seemingly perfectly built. I can't afford the whole bike, but I realized I didn't need it. I can simply buy the frame which I'm planning on, but here comes another dilemma: paint job! They are painted so incredibly well that each color looks so freaking fantastic that it is extremely hard to pick one. I mean, I didn't particularly like the black one until I realized that it ain't even black but just carbon fibres lacquered which then made me go WHOAH!!! So, what color did you go with?
Another user of the Selle SMP. Most comfortable saddle I've ridden. And the beak is there for when you're on the rivet.
@BartSchrijvers
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for my unsolicited advice. Between you, me & all other SMP users. I switched to a Berk Lupina saddle. It's particularly flimsy in comparison, but that flimsiness creates more comfort than expected. Every time I get back on the SMP, I'm surprised how stiff the base of the saddle is. An SMP isn't exactly nice to look at nor very lightweight, if you would consider an upgrade, then a lightweight carbon saddle or 3D printed one is something to consider.
@LS1conehead
Жыл бұрын
@@BartSchrijvers I am still waiting on Selle Italia to release (here in the states at least ☹) their versions of printed saddles. I HOPE that all of the marketing hype about them being better at preventing hot spots/saddle sores/aching sit bones/etc. is more reality than said 'hype', especially for the price$ all of these manufacturers are asking for them.
New Time manufacturing video a must see
@headofmyself5663
Жыл бұрын
Very, very worth watching: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5aFs9ODY9WYYKg.html
I almost went to work for Time recently, because your hair is inspiring.
Thanks for being honest especially on "how it rides": it's a double triangle frame. So many others spend so much time and words on road bike handling
Hambini riding a bike?! What a well made CGI! 🤪😁
Can you make a Tier-list of bikebrands you’ve experience with from best to shite manufacturing? Would be interesting and definitely something i would keep in mind buying a new bike.
@michael1
Жыл бұрын
I think he just did. The impression I get is that, for most of us, you'd have to spend far more money than you would ever want to to get a "good frame" from an engineering perspective. With the unfortunate caveat that there's no guarantee spending a ton of money will achieve that. In that sense, buy a Time if you have the money. The rest of us can rest easy knowing that, unless the BB or something else is massively out of whack, we won't be able to tell the difference if we get a £600 frame anyway. e.g the cranks in the BB in my bikes spins freely and the BB doesn't appear to be getting excessive wear, the frame hasn't cracked or fallen to pieces. Ergo I consider that a win. Would someone like Hambini taking a closer look, using proper measuring devices tell a different story? Quite possibly. But am I going to spend £3.5k (which their website says doesn't include tax or import duties) to get something like the Scylon that's nominally engineered better? Not a fucking chance.
@Rafael-vu2xn
Жыл бұрын
Time Look
Love the SMP saddle.
Hambini loves those saddles with the beaks, 'cause his hairdresser recommended them
"It's just a bike and it works" 👍👍
Massive Time fan….best frames and best pedals!!
damn. I don't know what it is about the sound of carbon bikes passing. I love it.
Slovakia?! Woohoo, thats for the first time in ages I feel at least remotely proud about my home country :D BTW I am considering to buy Selle SMP as well, based on all I've read it should be exactly what I am looking for, one big and often overlooked advantage being the length of rails allowing for greater adjustability. I already have omm offset seatpost, yet I would like to push my saddle way more forward and this one should allow that.
Nicely information Engineering Hambini big thanks
The Liz Hurley comment caught me off guard ahahahaha
Thanks, great review!
@Hambini
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
cant wait till i can make my dream bike. a time scylon with hambini BB and a rotor crank. riding on it would absolutely make me shills.
great stuff.
Besides the gonzo nose saddle that bike is beautiful!
I literally had to replay Davids video a couple times before i thought he was serious.
#hambini intial review on his TIME Scylon build...Your usual, unbiased direct self ..😎💥‼🇬🇧... " LOOK " foward to hearing a more in depth review on not just #timebicycles TIME Scylon, but how the whole build works for you One of my bikes in my fleet is a 2014 TIME Fluidity VRS with full #campagnolo SUPER RECORD gruppo/ SHAMAL ULTRA wheelset build. In the short " T I M E " I have owned / ridden it , I can tell you it ticks all the right boxes in performance parameters/ comfort departments ...and takes those to whole other " NEXT " ..level The T I M E provides very sophisticated and satisfying feedback , handling and comfort compared to numerous other high quality bikes/ builds in my fleet collection The build quality , craftsmanship and finish is superb The unique RTM manufacturing that you mentioned certainly contributes to qualities mentioned here. I also recently installed a TIME Monolink Carbon stem . This has taken an already superior bike and build to next level. Under hard loads like acceleration, climbing and descending, where you are putting more lateral torque, the overall feedback and responses are noticeably improved The components/wheelset build , really compliment this bike Keep us #hambini FANS posted on how your " TIME Build Project " experiences work out
Absolutely beautiful. I have one of those saddles myself, so comfortable. I think it’s Time for me to purchase a Time.
this is how most reviews should be
Time is like that guy in class who study and successfully pass the exam without cheating and thinking everyone did same.
Wow, I didn't know Hambini could ride a bike. Nice.
This is the kind of review we are missing. Normal guy on his bike. $4000 frame, evidently well made and the reviewer compares it to a $500 frame and when he's on the bike, he could not tell the difference. I have no doubt that Hambini is giving his honest opinion but it says a lot for the strength of bike marketing. Expressions of stiffness and compliance are common buzz words. Then you have the engineering society praising Time for their engineering quality and the cycling press are happy enough to shill bikes that have had global recall son their handlebars (Trek and specialized)
@Hambini
Жыл бұрын
You are right, it's a nice frame and well made but you can't discernibly tell the difference between this and a decent Aliexpress frame. Both will do the job sufficiently well in terms of what you can feel. You could argue the Time is over engineered or you are paying for European labour but fundamentally, if the test was blind. I don't think anyone would be able to tell the difference. If you weigh in the other things like what it looks like and the badge appeal, then it would sway towards Time but on a performance front, I stand by my comment and say you would be hard pressed to be able to tell the difference. Winspace review is coming up shortly, so that will give a comparison to High End direct to Market CN.
@nicovanos
Жыл бұрын
@@Hambini I think a lot can be said about buying into a reliable brand. It is a good thing that it is made in Europe, which support local workers and businesses. But you can also go to a shop and try the bike out. There is customer support and you local shop makes some money. You can't buy a bike from a picture on the internet. Stop buying them online and support your local bike mechanic.
@WanderingSword
Жыл бұрын
@@Hambini I've been riding the Winspace T1500 aero bike for over a year now and I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance and value. So will be very curious to see your review on this one.
@dhess34
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised no one's taken a bunch of 'stock' bikes from various manufacturers, strapped a bunch of NVH sensors on 'em, then ridden the same long test route with each bike. You could empirically show which bikes are the 'stiffest' or 'compliant'. That'd actually be useful data. I suspect that NVH wouldn't vary much between frames...
@diverg3
Жыл бұрын
The Trek issue stems from some fatso breaking his handlebars in Australia. It’s not built for 120kg riders.
So good on so many levels. Very entertaining for those of us with more that two functioning brain cells! 😎
"Everything's stiff" especially Tyrone. Enjoy that ride Frenchie.
Time have been at the forefront of bike design for 20+ years. I have several bikes with earlyTime forks and the first all carbon stem.
8:58 had me in stitches! Cause it’s true!🤣
Scylon = Planet X with lots of TIME
What Time does is prioritizes smooth cable routing vs hidden stem routing. If you use mechanical cables this is an advantage for shifting. That said You could eliminate the drawback by plugging the routing holes and using electronic shifters.
@yonglingng5640
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I've always favoured regular internal routing over integrated internal routing, especially on older bikes or where performance isn't a very high priority. They're easier to pack for travelling too.
I have crashed my Time a handful of times and broken bones in some of those and smashed my collarbone in one. I've replaced groupset components and the hanger a couple of times. The frame is still in perfect shape, the only damage I have is superficial and due to dropping my chain.
@lauig
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Have you enquired with your surgeon and Time customer service to see if they can try and repair your bones with RTM tubing instead ?
@Edwin-fw4rh
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Which frameset?
@polarity2130
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@@Edwin-fw4rh Alpe d’Huez w/Aktiv fork!
Thanks Hambini I'll still keep my disc brakes and wide tyres :)
the colour of the chain matches the frame...thats about all i can say about it as an average mtbiker with no engineering background. Cheers Hambini
Cool bike. I love avoiding mainstream bikes. I'm currently looking at getting a Time ADHX frame and getting my LBS to build it with Shimano GRX. Wheels tbc. I have a lot of Hunt wheels, which I like, but might try Winspace.
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