TIME Alpe d’Huez Brilliant Gold (V39) Road Frameset
The TIME Alpe d’Huez Brilliant Gold (V39) Road Frameset is the purest expression of lightweight road cycling performance, inspired by one of the most iconic climbs in professional cycling history. Designed for riders who prioritise climbing efficiency, precision handling, and handcrafted carbon excellence, this frameset is a premium choice for custom builds at leading Brisbane bike shops and specialist bicycle service centres across Queensland.
Blending racing heritage with advanced composite engineering, the Alpe d’Huez delivers an unmatched road riding experience defined by responsiveness, elegance, and efficiency. This is a frameset built for riders who demand the ultimate road bike platform.
A Climb That Defined Road Cycling Performance
Alpe d’Huez is more than a famous ascent — it represents the soul of professional road racing. The spectacle, the crowds, the effort, and the drama are woven directly into the DNA of every TIME Alpe d’Huez frameset. The modern disc‑brake version continues this tradition, translating cycling mythology into cutting‑edge engineering for today’s riders.
To ride the TIME Alpe d’Huez Brilliant Gold is to experience a road frameset that balances historical significance with modern performance technology.
Advanced Braided Carbon Structure with Hybrid Materials
The Alpe d’Huez Brilliant Gold frameset is manufactured using TIME’s most advanced Braided Carbon Structure (BCS) hybrid composition. Building on the proven ADH 01 platform, TIME engineers increased the proportion of Toray M40J carbon fibre, delivering exceptional stiffness‑to‑weight performance.
The frame layout retains a Vectran®‑enhanced structure for vibration control and long‑term durability, while incorporating Dyneema®, one of the world’s strongest fibres. This hybrid blend results in a frame that is lighter, stronger, and more impact resistant without compromising ride quality.
Ultimate Lightweight Performance for Climbers and All‑Rounders
This refined carbon construction allows the Alpe d’Huez to excel where it matters most — climbing, acceleration, and sustained power output. Power transfer is immediate and efficient, making the frameset ideal for steep gradients, long Queensland climbs, and high‑intensity road riding.
Despite its lightweight focus, the frameset maintains outstanding stability and handling precision, ensuring confidence on fast descents and technical road sections.
Disc‑Brake Ready for Modern Road Builds
The Alpe d’Huez Brilliant Gold is designed for modern disc‑brake road groupsets, offering reliable braking performance and drivetrain compatibility across current electronic and mechanical systems. This makes the frameset well suited to variable road conditions commonly encountered in Brisbane and regional Queensland.
It is an ideal foundation for a bespoke lightweight road bike built and maintained by experienced Brisbane bicycle mechanics and fit specialists.
Ready‑to‑Paint Frameset Option for True Customisation
TIME offers the Alpe d’Huez frameset in a Ready to Paint configuration, supplied fully prepped and sanded with all necessary hardware. This allows riders to create a completely personalised finish using their preferred paint specialist or through recommendations from professional bike shops.
The Ready‑to‑Paint option makes this frameset a favourite among riders seeking a one‑of‑a‑kind custom road build.
Key Frameset Highlights
- Ultra‑lightweight carbon road climbing frameset
- TIME Braided Carbon Structure hybrid layup
- Toray M40J carbon with Vectran® and Dyneema® reinforcement
- Exceptional stiffness‑to‑weight ratio
- Disc‑brake road compatibility
- Handcrafted carbon construction
- Ready‑to‑Paint option available for bespoke finishes