The Time ADHX: Is this the road bike I was hoping for?

[@foundfoundfound1]

it’s nice to see quality appreciated and sought in a bike, especially the frame. (the easy, dumb thing to do would be an s-works).

[@PhilAndrews-e8i]

I just put in my order for an ADHX w/ Force and Zipp 303. After a lifetime of racing bikes I'm getting out of that box. Looking forward to the experience!

[@oldguyandabike]

Just finished another great coffee ride with the group on it today. Still love this bike. gg

[@TheRickysee]

It’s such a great feeling when all your research and decision making works out as well as you hoped! I just wanted to tell you I really enjoy your videos and watch them all religiously

[@oldguyandabike]

Hey, thanks man. I rode the ADHX this last Saturday and I am still so pleased with the bike and the build. It is so satisfying to ride. I plan on a big climb tomorrow and it's filming day, so I am getting to where I look forward to creating the video as much as just doing the ride! Love taking you guys along!

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

Really really nice build. That green tinted lacquer is a stuner. I ended up going for the ADH myself, and that's the right one for me, but that ADH 'paint' is great. The X is a fantastic mixed roads sort of bike. Interestingly, your reasoning for the X was very similar to what I like about mine: I just *like it.* There's faster, more aero, whatever. I just like the way the Time comes togehter. The geo works very well for me.

[@oldguyandabike]

The Green is really nice! It is such a nice bike to ride. I plan on doing a 500 or maybe a 1000 mile follow up vid focusing more on what it is like to ride.

[@seanpollonais1208]

Beautiful bike!

[@oldguyandabike]

Rode it yesterday. More impressed with every ride.

[@seanpollonais1208]

@@oldguyandabike solid choice of components. I think Chorus, 105 and Rivals are the best for the majority of non-racing riders, even on the Sunday best dress, cafe rides. But I can feel the pull to YOLO!

[@chriscioccio4826]

I have the same model. I'm very happy with it. It is my 2nd Time and they are both the best riding bikes I have ever rode.

[@oldguyandabike]

Great to hear. I would like to ride the ADHX45 some time.

[@bonbonflippers4298]

​@@oldguyandabikedo you think the adhx 45 would be just as stiff but just bigger tire clearance?

[@oldguyandabike]

I really do not know. It would be best to reach out to Time and ask. But I sure would like to throw a leg over one. Here is something to think about. The ADHX pedals with more response than the Turner A.R.Ti and yet also rides slightly better. Some of that is the fork. That Enve is hella stiff. So the ADHX45 might be amazing...or not. It looks like, geometry wise, a race gravel bike.

[@tommays56]

I like this bottom bracket as I see so much stressing about press fit issues and later issues removing

[@oldguyandabike]

Indeed.

[@michaelsteelepix]

Great. I was looking forward to this.

[@universe-juice]

Beautiful bike. Have had a few setbacks on my time purchase. Relegated to watching them on you tube for the moment so, MORE TIME CONTENT! 👍

[@oldguyandabike]

Well this took me forever to get assembled, plus I actually changed frame sizes after I ordered so that did not help!

[@EasySteve-vi6yz]

which size did you end up with in the end and can you say more about the geometry? Is it race bike or more like a do it all bike? I'm 5'9''with an inseam slightly less then 34'' and feel like an S is too low but an M too long .

[@oldguyandabike]

@@EasySteve-vi6yz I ended up with a LG. I am a bit of a tweener in sizing. My legs are not that long for my 6’2” body. But there is a story here. Based on past bikes I have my reach and stack numbers memorized. So the stack that most made sense was an XL. And that is what I ordered. But I also was wrestling with adapting to a lower stack for road. I have some upper back issues that limit flexibility so it was a concern. But I ran the numbers and it seemed I could make the stack work with the LG. I also was concerned about having to bring the reach in on the XL with a short stem and that is a mistake IMO for a road bike, even with the moderate angles this has. So in the end I have 10mm less that full steerer length and a 100mm stem which drives nicely with the 72.5 HT angle. I plan to talk more about the handling g next time when I have more miles on it. I find it a good combo of agile and stable. It takes just a bit more to turn off center for fast corners but sone of that is a bigger tire. If you are used to shorter and steeper road bikes then this might feel drowsy. But as endurance bikes go? It’s a nice feel.

[@EasySteve-vi6yz]

thanks for your answer:)

[@PhantomMs1]

You picked a amazing frame and color!

[@oldguyandabike]

I have not gotten tired of it yet! gg

[@martinwale3266]

Beautiful bike and ride, got mine in the cobalt blue colour with road set up SRAM etap axs with Zipp 303s 👌

[@larryt.atcycleitalia5786]

Hard not to like ANY decent bike when you're riding on those roads! My in-laws live in SB and over the decades I've ridden various bicycles there...and loved 'em all. Good that you're happy with yours since I assume you paid real $$ for it? Those things ain't cheap!

[@oldguyandabike]

I paid for it all, but the frame and wheels were good deals. Still, it was about what you see in the current sale prices. And yes, not cheap! gg

[@bobzuidema3560]

great video! and very disappointing as well because I am almost convinced that I now want one too lol. The only question is which colour... ;-)

[@daveanolik8837]

Thanks for the vid. My ADHX build came in at 18 pounds (size small frame, FFWD Riot wheels). I'm kind of a weight weenie because I like to climb a great deal, but to that point weight savings on real nice bikes comes by reducing the amount of CF used in production (and fragile expensive components). Ergo, a frame more likely to fail, especially on all the variable gravel things that happen. Not this thing - stiff and strong AF, and between that and the aggressive geometry, climbs (and descends) like a dream.

[@oldguyandabike]

I figure that Force would trim about 3/4 pound. So that would be a solid 18 pounds in a LG frame, and for an All Road frame and fork, that works for me. Yeah, I love climbing on this thing. I enjoy climbing, so that is important to me.

[@hutchy_4297]

mine is 18.5 with selle italia cross saddle, xtr pedals, grx di2 2x, grx wheels with 34c corsa pro controls, zipp bottle cages, computer mount. it's like a pound more with the stock hed wheels with 35c stock schwalbe. I got a medium in white I want to do a video about it but I am too lazy haha. this thing handles unbelievably well, it feels like cheating

[@oldguyandabike]

Sounds very nice@@hutchy_4297 . But cheating is for old guys like me...evens things up!

[@brucesmith8178]

That Time ADHX looks great and seems to pefrom well for you.

[@oldguyandabike]

It does on both counts!

[@brucesmith8178]

12:36 Oh man, the shame!

[@bastianpetri1143]

@oldguyandabike Thank you for the nice video. I have a question about the Enduro headset bearings they sent you. Maybe you still have the that box as well. I know that the Deda bearings that are delivered with the frame do a have a thickness of 8 mm but I cannot find those on the Enduro bearings website. Maybe you can shed a little light on this. Or did you end up not using them as they did not fit?

[@oldguyandabike]

I could not use the Enduro ones. I do not remember the exact dimensions but there are two standards that are like 1mm different in OD and the Enduro ones were the larger size then OE from Time. I suppose I could have tapped them in but when your bike is carbon…. Time said I should not do it so I did not. gg

[@LukeGJPotter]

Can you turn the handlebars more than 90 degrees, with that cable routing? I'm hope they release a new Scylon.

[@oldguyandabike]

Sure. I feel no binding. The ADH pure road bike needs a refresh as well.

[@hutchy_4297]

I agree I have ridden mine over 1500 miles now and never once thought about that, absolutely no issue whatsoever

[@HDRC-wb5ch]

New scylon coming around spring.

[@oldguyandabike]

@@HDRC-wb5ch really? Nice.

[@rab0309]

would you mind putting the exact bottom bracket you installed in the description?

[@oldguyandabike]

You are in luck! I still have the box. It reads: BB386 to DUB Adapt TorqTite XD15 BB Kit Black BKC-0899

[@oldguyandabike]

Oh yeah. I understand the tools are for a T47 BB. Check with enduro bearing as you really need a good fitting tool for it. T47 does not give you much material to grab on to.

[@rab0309]

@@oldguyandabike thank you so much for the reply! i have the same bike and have considered swapping out the bb as well (no issues yet with it) but thanks again for the info really appreciate it! enjoy the bike couldn't be happier with mine!

[@michaelroe6007]

@oldguyandabike Great KZbin video. It was enough for me to complete my thinking and buy the TIME ADHX Amber frameset. I'm building it up with 1x12spd SRAM Force and LightBicycle Wheelsets. Just a quick question to confirm the selection of BB assembly. The TIME website states that the frame shell is BB386. I bought a BB86/92-dub BB assembly to suit the 29mm SRAM DUB Spindle. However the BB assembly outside diameter I bought is 41mm but the frame shell cavity is larger at 46mm. Did you find that difference? Which Enduro bearing assembly did you purchase? Thanks Mike

[@oldguyandabike]

You are a lucky guy! I kept the BB box for small parts. It says BB386 to DUB Adapt TorqTite XD15 (optional ceramics) BB kit black BKC-0899. I am still loving this bike, buy the way. No regrets. gg

[@michaelroe6007]

@@oldguyandabikeGreat to hear. One of my cycle mates asked if it would make me faster up the hills? I just laughed and said that my days of Pro Tour racing are over and I'm just here to enjoy the freedom. Keep pedalling GG

[@ernestsafe]

Dear Granny Gear, senior cyclist here. Would love to ride with you soon. My son lives in Ventura . I've ridden from there to Carpinteria along the ocean

[@oldguyandabike]

Well, I typically go there in the summer, but hit me up on Strava messaging...link in the description. gg

[@bengt_axle]

"My teenage son has ADHD. He takes amphetamines." "I'm and Old Guy and got ADHX. I don't take amphetamines." I like the way you've left some extra hose coming of the bars. This is a great design because you could even remove the bars and pack it up compact. I love this bike but it is so expensive!!

[@oldguyandabike]

I was not certain on final stem length/height, etc, so I left juuuust a bit of wiggle room. I really like the semi-integrated approach. Sleek and workable for the average home mechanic. gg

[@jonpoon3896]

Their Black Friday sale is really grabbing my attention right now. What do I want? The ADHX or the ADHX 45?

[@oldguyandabike]

Quite different bikes.

[@anthonydelapa]

I have an ADHX on the way. I will be riding strictly road with it. Depends on where you want to ride with it.

[@oldguyandabike]

@@anthonydelapa I just did the morning coffee group ride. Still very pleased with the ADHX. I plan on doing a follow up video but I want to get a few hundred miles more on it.

[@anthonydelapa]

@@oldguyandabike I look forward to it. I was at first not even considering the ADHX for a road bike because of the way they market it. But the more I researched it, the more I realized it is really just the ADH with a more tire clearance. I don't think I will ride it much until the Spring, as the roads this time of year outside of Boston can get a mess. I will stick with my steel gravel bike for cold winter rides.

[@oldguyandabike]

@@anthonydelapa the geometry is quite different over the ADH. BB drop, CS length, etc. it adds up. But unless the rider is expecting a very aggressive and sharp type of ride experience, I think the ADHX is a great choice. It is after all made in that endurance vein.

[@gc641]

I have no shame….I ride a 46-30 and 11-42 casette on my 2018 time izon. Love riding hills but need all the help I can get😂

[@oldguyandabike]

The point is, to ride the hills. And if that is what it takes to love doing it, then it's perfect. gg

[@Nick-cs5yc]

Teenagers have alpaca haircuts😁

[@Nick-cs5yc]

If I were wealthy, I would also live behind gates, and cameras!!!

[@everydaycarrytools]

Coffee stop not at handlebar? Immediate thumbs down.

[@oldguyandabike]

You know, I’ve never been there. Shame, huh? Have to seek that out. I do have a favorite bakery in SB! Thanks for the reccomendo! gg

[@everydaycarrytools]

@@oldguyandabike You'll love it when you have a chance to check it out. Aaron, the owner, is an ex-pro cyclist and makes the best pastries and chai tea in town.