The carbon fabrics are produced on the company's own machines and the resin is injected into the moulds during the production process. For a long time, Time frames had a reputation for being less stable but more comfortable. The Skylon disproves this preconception. The frame is extremely stiff in the bottom bracket and steering head, but also unyielding on the saddle thanks to the aero seatpost. Aerodynamically, the shape is good, although the frame only fulfils its potential to a limited extent with the Mavic wheels. In a comparative measurement with 404 wheels, the bike came close to the fast aero models from TOUR 1/2016 and was therefore the fastest in this comparison group. The price for the frameset (€ 3,695) is steep, but Ultegra components keep the whole thing reasonably in check.
CONCLUSION Customised frame with aero potential. Position suitable for long distances. Very stiff, but very expensive frameset
OVERALL GRADE 2.0
Price 6,685 Euro
Weight 7.2 kilos
Info www.timesport.fr
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,100/397/59 grammes
Frame sizes** XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/555/167 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 563/381 mm/1.48
Drive Rotor 3D30 (50/34 t., BB30)
Brakes/gears Shimano Ultegra
Wheels/tyres/weights**** Mavic Cosmic Carbone C40C/Mavic Yksion Pro 25C (v/h: 1,004/1,378 grams)
*Weighed weights.
**Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
***Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.
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