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The new TIME VXRS ULTEAM WorldStar module is an epitome of technology. With a weight of 915 g, this “full carbon” frame is the NEC + ultra in terms of quality and performance. Thanks to concepts like TRANSLINK (saddle tube and post with progressive connection), CMT technology (Carbon Matrix Technology), and the SAFE+2 fork with variable carbon pivot or QUICKSET (headset and stem regulated independently), the TIME VXRS ULTEAM WorldStar is intended for the most demanding cyclists and professional racers. It is the choice of the Bouygues Telecom and Cofi dis teams for the 2007 Tour de France! - Sloping geometry in 7 sizes
- "Full carbon" lugs
- Optimised carbon bottom bracket shell
- Optimised VXRS carbon HM + VECTRAN tubes
- Ulteam chainstays
- VXRS wishbone
- CNC machined rear dropouts
- Carbon wishbone caps and bolts
- PILOT full carbon fork -specific design
- QUICKSET headset
- Carbon bottle cage and fixing bolts
- Brake fixing nuts in aluminum 7075 T6
- Alumnium seatpost collar with titanium bolts
- MONOLINK ULTEAM carbon stem with CMT insert
- "WorldStar" gloss finish
- Frame weight (excluding TRANSLINK and stem) : 915 g (±5%)
- Module weight : 1605 g (±5%)
CMT: Carbon Matrix Technology
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STIFF+: Internal reinforcement of carbon tube (TIME patent). ![src=]()
QUICKSET: Headset adjustment independent of stem adjustment (TIME patent). ![src=]()
TRANSLINK: Integration of the seat tube and seatpost into one unit. ![src=]()
SLOPINGGEOMETRY : Top tube sloping at the seat tube, relative to horizontal.
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FULLCARBON : Carbon frame with carbon head tube, seat lug and bottombracket shell.
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TIMECARBON WISHBONE : Wishbone optimized by computer modeling.
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CARBON: Carbon bolts.
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TITANIUM: Titanium bolts. ![src=]()
ASYMMETRICALCHAINSTAYS : Carbon chainstays with different shapes, typesof fibers and quantities of fibers to resist compression of the right chainstay. And flex of the left chainstay.
| Atechnology to make all others obsolete!
| RTM(RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING) TIME is the only manufacturer in the bicycle industry to possess totalexpertise in this carbon manufacturing technique. RTM(Resin Transfer Molding) technology combines the use of tubular wovenbraids (layers) of carbon with pressure injection of the resin intothe mold.
RTM technology combines total freedom of shape with quality and consistencyin production. The epoxy resin, tubular woven braids and integratedinserts all bond together in a closed, pressure-injection mold to makethe finished piece totally homogeneous. Properselection and positioning of the fibers to obtain the desired characteristics,combined with the unity of the finished piece, make RTM a race-winningtechnology. RTM, the avantages : - Totalfreedom of molded shape
- The resin penetrates very deeply into the fiber layers for totalimpregnation, resulting in a bond between layers that is very strong,with maximum cohesion of the fibers.
- Each zone of a part can be designed to deliver specific mechanicalcharacteristics, with no restrictions or compromises.
- Total control of geometry and thickness, resulting in parts whichhave precise, uniform geometry and thicknesses
The mechanical specifications and characteristics of parts can beidentical in mass production.
| RTM:Carbon technology and the pursuit of perfection!
| UNIDIRECTIONALBRAID Tubularlayer of parallel carbon fibers.
Unidirectionnal braids offers excellent
flex characteristics. This may be totally customized depending on thedesired mechanical characteristics. Specific polyamid fibers are integrated
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| BIDIRECTIONALBRAID Tubularweave of carbon fibers with different angles which may vary from 15°
to 60° according to the desired dynamic
caracteristics of torsion and flex. This type of braid also offers greatresistance to cracking.
| intocertain unidirectional braids for their ability to absorb vibrationscaused by the road surface.
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