Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Does the TIME Scylon live up to the hype? You’ve heard the claims—“nothing rides like a TIME”—but is it all just marketing, or is there real magic in the carbon layup, uniquely woven and moulded in Slovakia. This is the first bike from the new leadership with Tony Karklins.
In this video, we take a comprehensive look at the TIME Scylon—from the build process and component choices to the ride itself. We break down exactly why we chose each part and then hit the road to see how this legendary frame performs in the real world. We go deep into the detail on the headset standard, the bottom bracket spec, and the build options and geo.
For clarity, this frame and handlebar was provided for this review and will remain at our store as a demo bike for short term test rides, or long term hire. YES. YOU CAN RIDE THIS BIKE!
Here are all the links you need to do your own research:
BBRight for Cervelo / Factor etc bbright.net
SRAM Frame Fit Specifications 2024: sram.com/en/service/manuals--documents?filters=group|Frame%20Fit%20Specifications,cattype|Cranksets,ride|Road,collections|AXS&showRecent=false&page=1
Campagnolo Bottom Bracket installation specifications:
campagnolo.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-campagnoloLibrary/default/dwc11e2e86/pdf/035_40_Technical%20manual_bottom%20bracket%20cup_Campagnolo_Rev03_03_21_ENG.pdf
Campagnolo Frame Fit Specifications
campagnolo.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-campagnoloLibrary/default/dwfb1f39ff/pdf/Tech_Man_frame_specifications_interface_Campagnolo_Rev01_12_23_ENG.pdf
FSA PF30 / BB386evo tools: (check downloads)
Go/NoGo Gage: shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/tools/tools/road-mtb/pf30-shell-id-go-ngo-gauge
Alignment Gage: shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/tools/road-mtb/pf30-alignment-gauge
Park Tool 791 reamer for PF30 parktool.com/en-int/product/45-94mm-reamer-pilot-set-for-pf30-bottom-bracket-shells-791
Park Tool Reamer selection guide: parktool.com/en-int/blog/repair-help/cutter-selection-guide-for-reaming-tapping-facing
🚴♂️ Thinking about going custom?
Check out our custom bike builds here:
👉 mapdec.com/pages/custom-bike-builds
🔥 Limited Edition Tour De France 2025 Archetype Tires:
Grab them while they last - only 300 released to the public:
👉 mapdec.com/products/archetype-tdlfltd25-bk-bk-foldable-700x30
🎁 Enter to WIN big in the Mapdec Raffle!
LOOK 785 • ZIPP Wheelset • Colnago V5RS
👉 raffall.com/mapdec
00:00 Intro
00:45 The weigh in
02:31 Frame Inspection
03:56 Deda DCR and FSA ACR headsets
07:26 Ceramic Coat with GTechniq
09:30 Polymer Workshop Bars
10:51 Bottom Bracket madness
17:18 Zipp 454 NSW and Continental Archetype
23:20 The build reveal
23:29 Weight comparison
24:50 Ride Review
@polymerws @TheTimeSport @SRAM @parktool @GtechniqUK @bikone6239
Does the TIME Scylon live up to the hype? You’ve heard the claims—“nothing rides like a TIME”—but is it all just marketing, or is there real magic in the carbon layup, uniquely woven and moulded in Slovakia. This is the first bike from the new leadership with Tony Karklins.
In this video, we take a comprehensive look at the TIME Scylon—from the build process and component choices to the ride itself. We break down exactly why we chose each part and then hit the road to see how this legendary frame performs in the real world. We go deep into the detail on the headset standard, the bottom bracket spec, and the build options and geo.
For clarity, this frame and handlebar was provided for this review and will remain at our store as a demo bike for short term test rides, or long term hire. YES. YOU CAN RIDE THIS BIKE!
Here are all the links you need to do your own research:
BBRight for Cervelo / Factor etc bbright.net
SRAM Frame Fit Specifications 2024: sram.com/en/service/manuals--documents?filters=group|Frame%20Fit%20Specifications,cattype|Cranksets,ride|Road,collections|AXS&showRecent=false&page=1
Campagnolo Bottom Bracket installation specifications:
campagnolo.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-campagnoloLibrary/default/dwc11e2e86/pdf/035_40_Technical%20manual_bottom%20bracket%20cup_Campagnolo_Rev03_03_21_ENG.pdf
Campagnolo Frame Fit Specifications
campagnolo.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-campagnoloLibrary/default/dwfb1f39ff/pdf/Tech_Man_frame_specifications_interface_Campagnolo_Rev01_12_23_ENG.pdf
FSA PF30 / BB386evo tools: (check downloads)
Go/NoGo Gage: shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/tools/tools/road-mtb/pf30-shell-id-go-ngo-gauge
Alignment Gage: shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/tools/road-mtb/pf30-alignment-gauge
Park Tool 791 reamer for PF30 parktool.com/en-int/product/45-94mm-reamer-pilot-set-for-pf30-bottom-bracket-shells-791
Park Tool Reamer selection guide: parktool.com/en-int/blog/repair-help/cutter-selection-guide-for-reaming-tapping-facing
🚴♂️ Thinking about going custom?
Check out our custom bike builds here:
👉 mapdec.com/pages/custom-bike-builds
🔥 Limited Edition Tour De France 2025 Archetype Tires:
Grab them while they last - only 300 released to the public:
👉 mapdec.com/products/archetype-tdlfltd25-bk-bk-foldable-700x30
🎁 Enter to WIN big in the Mapdec Raffle!
LOOK 785 • ZIPP Wheelset • Colnago V5RS
👉 raffall.com/mapdec
00:00 Intro
00:45 The weigh in
02:31 Frame Inspection
03:56 Deda DCR and FSA ACR headsets
07:26 Ceramic Coat with GTechniq
09:30 Polymer Workshop Bars
10:51 Bottom Bracket madness
17:18 Zipp 454 NSW and Continental Archetype
23:20 The build reveal
23:29 Weight comparison
24:50 Ride Review
@polymerws @TheTimeSport @SRAM @parktool @GtechniqUK @bikone6239
