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Bike Review – Time Edge Racer Carbon Road Bike

Time has been making carbon fiber bikes for a long time. In that time they have gotten really good. Known for its professional bikes that have been so successful on classics, the Edge Racer is the result of drip technology. Many of the same high-end bike features, such as the carbon trim, self-locking steering system, and reinforced fork, were first on the higher models. The Edge Racer is second from the bottom of the line, but at $ 3000 for the frame and fork, it’s not an entry-level bike by any means.

Unlike most companies that use pre-made carbon weave, Time weaves carbon yarn into seamless tubes for optimal strength and weight. This process requires a studded construction that gives the bike the feel of a classic steel road bike. Unlike a steel bike, the Edge Racer is stiff on the bottom bracket and very light. Because the diameter of the tubes is smaller than many bikes of the same weight, the tubes are thicker and therefore more resistant to impacts such as stone chips and

I have been riding the Edge Racer for about 8 months. I have it built with SRAM Rival components, Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels, FSA Kforce seatpost and Selle Italia SLR XC saddle. Built this way, it weighs 17.54 pounds with pedals. With carbon wheels and improvements to the bars, cranks and stem, it would weigh less than 16 pounds.

The Time Edge Racer is an all-terrain road racing bike that feels right at home in both critical races and longer road races. The Edge Racer isn’t as stiff as some oversized carbon frames, but it’s stiff enough that you won’t notice any flex during sprints and climbs. What I do notice is how smooth the ride is without limiting speed. Handling is fast without getting nervous at speed. I went down the corners of the hills at over 70 km / h and felt solid as a rock. This bike has taken over dirt roads and railroad trails, which are conditions that most people subject a bike to with no problem.

I’ve owned a number of road bikes over the years and I consider the Time Edge Racer to be among the best balanced. My driving can be fast in a group on Wednesday and then a century on the weekend, so I need a machine that can handle different demands well. If I was just racing I’d be looking for a more aerodynamic frame, but for full use the Time Edge Racer is hard to beat.

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