TIME Alpe d’Huez Gloss Carbon (V31) Road Frameset

$4,825.70 AUD

$4,825.70 AUD $7,423.90 AUD

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The TIME Alpe d’Huez Gloss Carbon (V31) Road Frameset is the purest expression of lightweight road cycling performance, created for riders who demand climbing efficiency, precision handling, and timeless carbon aesthetics. Finished in raw gloss carbon, this frameset highlights TIME’s legendary craftsmanship and advanced composite engineering, making it a standout choice for elite custom builds at leading Brisbane bike shops and specialist bicycle service centres across Queensland.

Designed as TIME’s definitive climbing platform, the Alpe d’Huez delivers an unmatched ride feel that balances stiffness, responsiveness, and long‑distance comfort. This is the ultimate road bike foundation for riders who value performance, heritage, and refinement.

A Climbing Icon Reimagined for Modern Road Cycling

Alpe d’Huez is more than a legendary Tour de France ascent. It represents grit, history, spectacle, and the pinnacle of racing achievement. TIME has distilled that legacy into the Alpe d’Huez frameset, producing a road bike platform that embodies elegance under pressure and efficiency at the highest level.

Riding the TIME Alpe d’Huez Gloss Carbon offers a connected, fluid road feel that cannot be replicated by mass‑produced carbon frames, making it a benchmark for discerning cyclists.

Advanced Braided Carbon Structure with Hybrid Materials

The Alpe d’Huez V31 frameset is constructed using TIME’s most advanced Braided Carbon Structure (BCS) hybrid layup. Building upon the ADH 01 platform, engineers increased the proportion of Toray M40J carbon fibre, delivering exceptional stiffness‑to‑weight performance ideal for climbing and acceleration.

To enhance durability and ride quality, TIME integrates a Vectran®‑enhanced structure, improving vibration damping and fatigue resistance. The addition of Dyneema®, one of the world’s strongest fibres, further increases impact resistance and structural integrity. The result is a frame that is lighter, stronger, and more resilient without sacrificing ride comfort.

Lightweight Performance for Climbers and Pure Road Riding

This refined carbon construction allows the Alpe d’Huez Gloss Carbon frameset to excel on steep gradients and long climbs. Power transfer is immediate, translating rider effort directly into forward motion, while the low overall frame weight supports sustained climbing and rapid changes in pace.

Despite its light weight, the frame maintains precise handling and stability, inspiring confidence on high‑speed descents and technical corners commonly encountered on Queensland road routes.

Disc‑Brake Ready for Modern Road Builds

The Alpe d’Huez Gloss Carbon frameset is designed specifically for modern disc‑brake road groupsets, offering reliable braking performance and compatibility with contemporary electronic and mechanical drivetrains. This makes it ideally suited to Brisbane riding conditions, where weather, elevation, and road surfaces can vary significantly.

It forms an excellent foundation for a premium lightweight road bike assembled, fitted, and supported by experienced Brisbane bicycle mechanics and fit specialists.

Raw Carbon Aesthetic or Ready‑to‑Paint Flexibility

The Gloss Carbon (V31) finish showcases TIME’s handcrafted carbon construction, offering a minimalist aesthetic prized by performance‑focused riders. TIME framesets are also available in a Ready to Paint configuration, supplied fully prepped and sanded with all necessary hardware.

This gives riders the freedom to create a bespoke finish through their preferred paint specialist or with recommendations from professional bike shops, making every build truly unique.