My Time Skylon
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I was always a fan of made in Europe cycling goods. In my mind manufacturers like Colnago, Cipollini, Basso, Bottechia, Time etc. have something special. Beautiful design, pro cycling heritage, manufacturing quality. Amongst them, Time was definitely the most exclusive one.
Lyon, was the world capital of silk-weaving for many many years.
This tradition is somehow followed by Time that establishes its production at Vaulx-Milieu, just outside Lyon.
For many riders a frame is just a frame. Made in Italy, China, France, Japan, Taiwan, US... everything is the same. For me it is not. IMO "Made in" matters and it matters a lot. The fact that Time makes everything in France (from weaving its own carbon threads to painting its frames, stems and handlebars) is something I admire and respect a lot.
Not only because their products are vastly superior in terms of manufacturing quality but also because of issues related to economy, environment, labor ethics etc. etc.
http://road.cc/content/feature/76753-inside-time
https://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/factor ... t-921.html
There was something else as well that made me want a Time. The fact that many experienced riders I respect described Time Skylon as one among the top 3-4 frames money can buy. Stiff, responsive, balanced, light, with a "magic" ride quality.
So, when a friend sold his third Time (a Skylon at my size) in order to buy a tt frame I immediately decided that I had to get it.
More soon...
Lyon, was the world capital of silk-weaving for many many years.
This tradition is somehow followed by Time that establishes its production at Vaulx-Milieu, just outside Lyon.
For many riders a frame is just a frame. Made in Italy, China, France, Japan, Taiwan, US... everything is the same. For me it is not. IMO "Made in" matters and it matters a lot. The fact that Time makes everything in France (from weaving its own carbon threads to painting its frames, stems and handlebars) is something I admire and respect a lot.
Not only because their products are vastly superior in terms of manufacturing quality but also because of issues related to economy, environment, labor ethics etc. etc.
http://road.cc/content/feature/76753-inside-time
https://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/factor ... t-921.html
There was something else as well that made me want a Time. The fact that many experienced riders I respect described Time Skylon as one among the top 3-4 frames money can buy. Stiff, responsive, balanced, light, with a "magic" ride quality.
So, when a friend sold his third Time (a Skylon at my size) in order to buy a tt frame I immediately decided that I had to get it.
More soon...
Last edited by kgt on Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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kgt wrote:I was always a fan of made in Europe cycling goods. In my mind manufacturers like Colnago, Cipollini, Basso, Bottechia, Time etc. have something special. Beautiful design, pro cycling heritage, manufacturing quality. Amongst them, Time was definitely the most exclusive one.
For many riders a frame is just a frame. Made in Italy, China, France, Japan, Taiwan, US... everything is the same. For me it is not. IMO "Made in" matters and it matters a lot. The fact that Time makes everything in France (from weaving its own carbon threads to painting its frames, stems and handlebars) is something I admire and respect a lot.
I very much agree with this and am really looking forward to the build. I bet this will feel really special when it's built so good luck and I'm sure it will come together well.
I was torn between a Made in Italy Colnago and a Made in France Time - so good choice.
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Johnny Rad wrote:Limited edition France color way...
Nevermind! I see that you posted a B&W Skylon frame awhile back ... must've been from the poster on your bedroom wall! Congrats
Some weights:
frame, fork, headset, rd hanger, cable guides:
seatpost:
seatpost clamp:
quickset headset cap:
bottlecage:
I will use all the components from my Cipollini but the stem and the handlebar will be from Time (monolink carbon stem and ergodrive carbon bars).
Expected weight aprox. 6560gr
frame, fork, headset, rd hanger, cable guides:
seatpost:
seatpost clamp:
quickset headset cap:
bottlecage:
I will use all the components from my Cipollini but the stem and the handlebar will be from Time (monolink carbon stem and ergodrive carbon bars).
Expected weight aprox. 6560gr
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To be honest, I never liked new Time bikes on pictures. But I saw few of them at local bike show and they are beautiful in flesh.
Enjoy it and show us some more pictures when it is bulit up.
Enjoy it and show us some more pictures when it is bulit up.
My Wilier Zero7: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=116053
And Ridley X-Fire Disc http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=124026&p=1056055#p1056055
And Ridley X-Fire Disc http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=124026&p=1056055#p1056055
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I can't wait to see it in flesh.
in watt mode
in watt mode
πατα τραβα ρε
I got both the Time stem and handlebar for really cheap.
I know that the yellow fluo handlebar does not match anything on the bike. A black or white one would be the best choise.
I could not miss to get it though since the price was really good.
Fizik performance tape finishes the cockpit:
I know that the yellow fluo handlebar does not match anything on the bike. A black or white one would be the best choise.
I could not miss to get it though since the price was really good.
Fizik performance tape finishes the cockpit:
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Looking forward to the frameset/fork!
the handlebars though...
the handlebars though...
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maverick_1 wrote:the handlebars though...
Candidate for paint stripping??
Or, add some yellow fluro bits elsewhere to tie it in.
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Yup, I guess paint stripping is the only way...
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