Time VXS. 2006. XL

Hello hello

I would like to sell my Time VXS in XL (58) from 2006. The frame module was £3500 from shorter roachford then, which was a lot at the time though in the contemporary market it will buy you a mid range Raleigh e shopper.
It has been in dry storage in Brussels, unridden since I would say 2014 and I have just emptied that storage back to me in London.

It was their spring classics bike with a slightly longer wheelbase, more compliant frame and clearance for a whopping 28c tyre.
I managed to get a 30 on the front just now. I think 28 is max on the back.

It has mis-matched wheels since I got the dura ace front and gave the matching front to friend to borrow now ten years ago. It needs a tune up as the shifting is currently pretty ghastly but other than that it is rideable.

No idea what to ask.
Is £450 good/bad/indifferent? Any Qs please ask away.

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did they ever do a 60cm xxl?

Oh the group set is ultegra from the time, side entrance brifters. Deda newton handlebars. Super light 10s to ambrosio hand built rear, which was a classics style wheelset in the era and a dura ace front. It has look keo non fancy pedals and I can give some shoes and cleats if needed.

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I think they did on paper but maybe special order or something. This worked for me and I’m a long legged 6’4” (98cm inseam) so I actually used a longer seatpost than the time one it came with, you know, to get more aero. :/

Astounding bargain. I don’t think bikes got much better than this. Too big for me but glws

Really nice to have one so original.
I've got a VX edge, it's one I'll always keep. To me it feels like the perfect balance in a bike. And the tubes have a decent wall thickness so feel very durable without being heavy.
I'm using 25c but I think 28c will work.
How is the edge different to the VXS if you don't mind me asking?

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Well, you are digging into the far reaches of the memory here. I think the vx edge was a slightly less complex model and more pure road than this. The VXS and the VXRS had strangely multi profiled down tubes which I remember was pretty unusual in carbon. This one also had some material called vectran in it which was to add flex and take the sting out of the cobbles.

Thanks for the information. I did some more reading too and it seems the 'Edge ' is the 'cheaper' model isn't it.
There's an interesting article for the new buyer about the differences between Vectran fibres and Kevlar here: https://osnf.com/vectran-vs-kevlar/
There's a great video on youtube of somebody analysis a TIME frame that is cut in half, it's good.

Hope it sells quickly.

Such a sick bike. Glwts

Thanks @Fishfabs + @hugo7. It is a lovely bike to ride. A bad knee, an extra 15kg and a kid means it future should not lay with me, but hopefully it will find a home.

I hadn’t thought about looking on YouTube about it. I loved the hill climb bike build- the DIY side of that scene is so so good.

I’m going to move this to evilbay at the weekend. Does the price seem fair?

Cheers!

The time of year will play a big part I imagine.
The frameset photographed nicely with the stem/seatpost could fetch good money, but it's hassle to do.
This is my lower-model VX Edge to contribute to the buyer appeal maybe.

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Didn’t I hear that mid 00’s road bikes are the next 90’s mtbs. 😃

@Fishfabs that is a great looking racing bike. If 28c is good enough for the pros it is good enough for mere mortals.

Thanks! I tend to 'struggle along' on the inside ring :)
Yeah, these are 25's and actually feel fine on this bike, it seems to handle the bumps well. I've got a Reynolds 753 steel bike that feels harder on the knocks, could be bars and wheels though (or my imagination).

Moving this to the bay. :(