Determining the sweet spot
Selecting the bike that is designed for your rides will yield the most 'smiles per mile.' If rougher gravel roads only feature occasionally, you'll enjoy the improved handling and road feel of the ADHX. If you primarily ride pavement, you might not need a 'gravel' bike at all – It's amazing what can be ridden quickly and comfortably aboard the Alpe d'Huez sporting a supple 28c tire. If you want to get lost on unimproved back roads and could almost justify a mountain bike, the capabilities of the ADHX 45 could be perfect.
ADHX 45
VOLUME, TRACTION & CONTROL
A 45c tire has roughly three times the volume of a 28c tire and about 65% more than a 38c version. More volume allows lower air pressures and better traction, increased comfort and more stability. Additionally, the more aggressive tread patterns available in larger sizes further contribute to grip on uncertain terrain.
UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES
ULTRA strength
Bio-Based Dyneema® is Lighter, Stronger and Smarter. Because we weave our own braided carbon structures (BCS) we have been able to add a hybrid Carbon/Bio-Based Dyneema® layer that increases strength in the structure without compromising stiffness or weight.
Dyneema® fiber is 15x stronger than steel at the same weight, with a tensile strength up to 43 cN/dtex. Dyneema® fiber is so light that it floats on water and furthermore has a very high modulus (resistance against deformation).
Sublime ride feel
Braided Carbon Structure is the weaving of dry fibers into complex bi-directional ‘socks.’ These tubes of fiber are easy to tune with different materials – TIME currently choses from 16 filaments to perfectly tailor our layups. This process also allows something that is unheard of in the cycling world; continuous fibers that run the full length of a structure. With standard prepreg layup, fibers end where the sheets do, creating inherent weaknesses.
BCS is the way we’ve always made our products and we’re the one of the only bike manufacturers doing it.
UNMATCHED QUALITY
Resin Transfer Moulding is the best way to minimize defects in the frame structure. By laying up dry fibers and then injecting resin at high pressure between rigid external AND internal molds, air pockets and voids are eliminated. Unlike the industry-standard prepreg layup and air bag moulding, RTM quality is uniform and consistent yielding a beautiful near-finished product. While the RTM process is ubiquitous in aerospace and high-end automotive applications, it’s almost unheard of in cycling and your TIME is unique.
FEATURES
FORGED CARBON
With 20x the fatigue life of steel or alloy, we use forged carbon where others spec heavier aluminum parts. A 60% fiber content allows drilling and threading without cracking, processes that are much more challenging with prepreg construction.
REINFORCED STEERER
Fork steerer tubes must withstand a great deal of stress from riding and clamping forces imparted by the stem. TIME have always reinforced steerers with Kevlar or Vectran fibers to dramatically reduce the risk of total failure and separation in this critical area.
DEDA DCR
The included DEDA S-DCR headset is compatible with standard stems and handlebars for semi-integrated setup or add a full DCR headset cover/stem/bar available from DEDA to finish your TIME with fully-integrated cables and brake hoses.
1X Derailleur cover
With the included TIME Derailleur Mount Cover, your 1X setup will look as slick and finished as the rest of your bike. Full compatibility with single and double–ring drivetrains doesn’t mean making a visual compromise.
GEOMETRY
FRAM SPECS
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FRAME MATERIAL BCS Carbon Fiber - Dyneema® Enhanced |
THRU AXLES 12x120x1.5mm Pitch F, 12x159x1.5 Pitch R |
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SIZES XS, SM, MD, LG, XL |
SEATPOST DIAMETER ø27.2mm |
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FORK STEERER TUBE Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" |
SEATPOST CLAMP Proprietary ADHX Alloy |
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HEADSET BEARINGS Top and Bottom 1-1/2" (with internal routing compression ring) |
SHIFTING Compatible with Electronic and Standard Shifting Systems |
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WHEEL SIZE 700c/650b |
FRONT DERAILLEUR 1X and 2X Wide Compatible with Integrated Single Cover and Drivetrain Conversion Kit |
MAXIMUM TIRE WIDTH
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REAR DERAILLEUR Standard Mount |
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BOTTOM BRACKET PF BB386 |
BRAKE TYPE Front and Rear Flat Mount Disc |
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DISC HUB STANDARD 12x100mm F, 12x142mm R |
ROTOR SIZE 140/160mm with Adapter |
ALPE D'HUEZ DISC
SUSTAINABILITY
TIME didn’t necessarily start with the idea of making more efficient use of materials, but in fact many of our processes are less wasteful than industry-standard carbon production. It’s not a secret that working with carbon is not a green practice, but this doesn’t mean there’s no value in using cleaner methods – reducing and reusing whenever possible and meeting or exceeding strict EU environmental impact guidelines.