FULL ON GRAVEL SLAYER
ADHX 45
ADHX 45
RIDING A SPECTRUM OF ROADS
ALPE D'HUEZ
All TIME Bicycles are designed with performance in mind. For road riding, the perfect balance of low weight, high efficiency and responsive handling calls for short chainstays and robust tortional ridgidity. Tire width plays a role as well – contemporary analysis of rolling resistance and rider efficiency have settled on 28C (about 28-30mm) as an optimal tire width for modern racing or training on tarmac roads.
ADHX
As flexibility becomes paramount, chainstays lengthen and a small margin of reactivity is traded for additional tire clearance. It’s this “allroad” machine that has to deliver the goods in the widest variety of conditions. For riders who are looking to add variety to their riding, a 35-38c file tread on a lightweight tire casing offers a great deal of comfort and control on smooth dirt without feeling ponderous on pavement.
ADHX 45
Riders that spend the majority of their time on unimproved roads will appreciate the volume and traction offered by a 45c tire. Gravel-oriented frames achieve the necessary tire clearance by thinning and lengthening the seatstays and chainstays and widening the crown of the fork. The resulting increase in frame deflection paired with the vibration absorption and traction of larger tires make light work of rough roads even as they render the ADHX 45 less suited to asphalt.
ADHX 45
WHERE WILL YOU GO?
Is there a perfect one-bike solution? That depends on your perspective as a rider. Understanding where you’d like to ride most often is worthy of much consideration.
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.
BIGGER IS BETTER - BUT NOT ALWAYS
It might seem that any bike would benefit from larger tires and this is true to an extent. But consider that a large tire weighs a great deal more than a smaller one and the taller sidewalls deflect more, contributing to a vague feeling over hard surfaces. Additionally, drivetrain compatibility is reduced as wide tires, chainrings and front derailleurs all compete for the same space.
ADHX 45
GRAVEL GEOMETRY HIGHLIGHTS
ADHX 45 is different from the ADHX in a few key dimensions. These changes allow for larger tires and impart additional stability.
FEATURES
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.
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.
TOP TUBE MOUNT POINT
Frame storage is great, but fingertip access while riding is better. Your ADHX is compatible with bags or mounting systems that use a standard bottle mount.
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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• DEDA S DCR Headset for Semi & Fully-Integrated Cockpits • Front and Rear Thru Axles • Alloy Bottle Cage Bolts • Integrated Seatpost Clamp • Single Cover and Drivetrain Conversion Kit
GEOMETRY
FRAME SPECS
| ADHX 45 FRAME SPECIFICATIONS | |
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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 |
